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Students to benefit nationally with passage of Student Services and Amenities Fee

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) was thrilled to mark the passage of the Student Services and Amenities Fee today, ensuring ongoing effective representation of students nationally.

Government Demands Universities Consult with Students over Amenities Fee

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) is pleased with the announcement today of the draft Representation Protocols for the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). “This Government has shown it is highly receptive to student input, and is ensuring that Universities have the same responsibilities,” stated National President, John Nowakowski.

Student say essential to student amenities bill – Media Release

“What is Universities Australia afraid of?!” was the cry from National President, John Nowakowski, in response to this morning’s Australian article on the Student Services and Amenities Fee Bill. John Nowakowski, President of the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations, representing the 300,000+ postgraduate students nationally, was incensed to read that Universities Australia was afraid the situation would be unworkable should amendments be passed to provide student say over student affairs.

Submission in response to Inquiry into the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Bill 2010

On Tuesday 21 October 2010 the Selection Committee asked the Committee to inquire into and report on the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Bill 2010.

The Committee invites interested persons and organisations to make submissions addressing the terms of reference by Thursday 4 November 2010.

Submission to the Senate Inquiry into New Student Fees under the Senate Select Committee on the Scrutiny of New Taxes

On 30 September 2010 the Senate referred the following matter to the Select Committee on New Taxes for inquiry and report.

Discussion Paper: Toward Best Practice Services and Representation for Research Postgraduates

Submitted by Nigel Palmer on Thu, 2010-04-22 14:06

Background

The aim of this paper is to assist higher education providers and student organisations in promoting quality and seeking continuous improvements in services and support for postgraduates.