The Group of Eight (Go8) supports reforms to the Foreign Arrangements Scheme (FAS) that strengthen Australia’s national interest while preserving…
August 6, 2026 Read more
Media Releases and Statements
The Australian Research Council National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) review is a significant contribution to the future of Australia’s research…
July 22, 2026 Read more
The Group of Eight (Go8) supports the Australian Government’s ambition to strengthen governance standards across the university sector and take…
July 13, 2026 Read more
Holding the migration program (National Planning Level) at 295,000 in 2027 is a significant and welcome decision. It sends an…
July 3, 2026 Read more
The Australia’s Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026 introduced into the Parliament today contains several welcome measures…
July 1, 2026 Read more
Australia already charges the highest student visa fees in the world. A further 25 per cent increase does not simply…
July 1, 2026 Read more
The QS World University Rankings 2027 ranking reinforces Australia’s reputation as a leading research nation with exceptional world‑class institutions. Australia’s…
June 18, 2026 Read more
The Group of Eight (Go8) Board has received the final report of the Expert Advisory Committee on Combatting Antisemitism (EACCA)…
June 13, 2026 Read more
The conclusion of treaty negotiations for Australia to associate to Horizon Europe is a major milestone for the nation’s research…
June 9, 2026 Read more
The Group of Eight (Go8) acknowledges the appointment of Professor Barney Glover AO as Chief Commissioner of the Australian Tertiary…
May 28, 2026 Read more