The government says the reforms will strengthen Victoria’s reputation for quality education while giving staff and students more influence in shaping their universities’ futures.
The eight key themes of the Principles focus on accountability, diversity, independence, transparency, trust, inclusiveness, sustainability, and responsibility.
The report adds that reforms are needed to ensure international graduates can fully contribute, including strengthening visa integrity, supporting relevant work experience
Julian Hill MP noted that Australia’s population is ageing and that many sectors, from agriculture to hospitality, rely on temporary and skilled migrant labour.
One email from a sender labelled “no-reply” falsely claimed the recipient had been permanently excluded from the university and ordered to hand in original documents.
International education is NSW’s second-largest export, generating $12.8 billion in total economic activity and supporting nearly 120,000 full-time equivalent jobs.
Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award recognises a young individual or group making a significant positive difference through impactful volunteer work or community projects.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a $35,000 penalty on Sai Enterprises Pty Ltd, which previously ran the outlet, and a $3,500 penalty on the outlet’s former manager, Raman Monga.
The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.
