Category: News
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Go8 submission to the Southeast Asia Economic Strategy
Mr Nicholas MooreSpecial Envoy for Southeast Asiac/- Southeast Asia Economic Strategy SectionOffice of Southeast AsiaDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Trade Dear Mr Moore, The Group of Eight (Go8), comprising Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the Government’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy. Please note that…
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Go8 Submission to Australia’s 2023-2024 Permanent Migration Program
The DirectorPermanent Migration Planning and Policy SectionDepartment of Home Affairs The Group of Eight (Go8), representing Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, seven of which are ranked in the world’s top 100 by all three of the major international ranking systems,[1] is pleased to provide this response to Australia’s 2023-24 Permanent Migration…
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Media release: Australian Research Council review is essential to the nation’s long-term interests
The Group of Eight (Go8), comprising Australia’s leading research-intensive universities is calling for significant changes to the structure and governance of the Australian Research Council to ensure the sustainability of Australia’s world class research. In its submission to the Review of the Australian Research Council, the Go8 makes five key…
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Go8 submission to the Review of the Australian Research Council
Professor Margaret Sheil AOChair, Australian Research Council Review Panel Introduction The Group of Eight (Go8), which represents Australia’s leading research-intensive universities welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the Review of the Australian Research Council (ARC) consultation paper issued by the Department of Education. Please note that this submission…
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Submission: Go8 priorities for the Review of Australia’s Higher Education System
Chair, Australian Universities Accord The Group of Eight (Go8), which represents Australia’s leading research-intensive universities welcomes the opportunity to provide this short submission to outline the Go8 priorities for the Review of Australia’s Higher Education System as part of the Universities Accord process. Please also note that we are happy…
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Go8 submission to the Inquiry into Australia’s Tourism and International Education Sectors
Committee SecretaryJoint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade The Go8 is pleased to provide this submission to the Committee’s Inquiry into Australia’s Tourism and International Education Sectors. Please note that this submission represents the views of the Go8 Directorate and member universities may choose to make their own…
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Media release: ANU Chief and Nobel Prize winner Professor Brian Schmidt to Chair Group of Eight
One of Australia’s most eminent scientists, Professor Brian Schmidt AC, has been appointed Chair of the Group of Eight universities. The Nobel Prize winning astrophysicist and Vice Chancellor of ANU has previously served as Deputy Chair of the Go8 and is well regarded for his significant contribution to public debate. …
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Media release: A shared partnership across the education pipeline a critical element of Jobs and Skills Australia
The appointment of Professor Peter Dawkins AO as interim Director of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) is recognition by the Albanese Government of the important role universities will play in delivering the skilled workforce Australia needs. Group of Eight (Go8) Chief Executive Vicki Thomson said the Go8 has long called…
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Go8 Submission to Employment White Paper
Go8 Submission to Employment White Paper
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Debate@Go8 – Episode 19 – Defence, diplomacy and democracy with Stephen Loosley AM
Respected political commentator Stephen Loosley AM shares his insights on national security, the Albanese Government and factors behind the rise of the Teals. Recorded November 2022.
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National Reconstruction Media release: Fund will back Australia’s best and brightest
The Albanese Government’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) legislation is a vote of confidence in Australian ideas, innovation and research. Group of Eight (Go8) Chief Executive Vicki Thomson said the NRF would boost Australia’s sovereign capability in critical sectors. “The seven priority areas identified by Government are all areas…
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Debate@Go8 – Episode 18 – The life and times of ALP great Hon Simon Crean – Part Two
The life and times of ALP great, the Hon Simon Crean. Recorded September 2022.
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Media release: Universities Accord Must Drive Real and Lasting Reform
The Group of Eight looks forward to contributing to the development of the Australian Universities Accord to deliver a university sector that can meet the 21st century needs of Australia. Go8 Chief Executive Vicki Thomson said the accord was an opportunity to address systemic reform – to consider genuine funding…
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Go8 submission to the Startup Year consultation
The Group of Eight (Go8) which represents Australia’s leading research-intensive universities welcomes the opportunity to provide this short submission to the Startup Year consultation paper issued by the Department of Education. Please note that this submission represents the views of the Go8 network, and member universities may choose to make…
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Debate@Go8 – Episode 17 – The life and times of ALP great Hon Simon Crean – Part One
The life and times of ALP great, the Hon Simon Crean. Recorded September 2022.
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Productivity Commission: Opening statement from Vicki Thomson, Chief Executive, Group of Eight
Thank you for the opportunity to set out very clearly the Go8’s strong views on this vital subject. We have the greatest respect for the Productivity Commission’s intent regarding this matter. This makes the Go8 universities that I represent both enthused and relieved that finally the criticality of what we…
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Submission: Productivity Commission 5-year productivity inquiry
Go8 Productivity Commission ReportDownload
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Discussion Paper: Next steps on improving the transparency of higher education admissions
Extension to postgraduate courses and international students Improving the transparency of ATAR reporting in course profiles Professor Kerri-Lee KrauseHESP Deputy Chair andChair of the HESP’s Advisory Committee on Admissions Transparency The Group of Eight (Go8) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Higher Education Standards Panel (HESP) consultation…
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Go8 submission to the Defence Strategic Review
The Group of Eight universities (Go8) welcome the opportunity to provide this submission to the Defence Strategic Review. Please note that this submission represents the views of the Go8 network, and member universities may choose to make their own submissions. Please also note that we are happy for this submission…
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Media release: JSA marks milestone in addressing skills shortage
The passing of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) legislation through parliament today marks a major step towards addressing Australia’s workforce crisis. Group of Eight Chief Executive Vicki Thomson said Australia’s research-intensive universities would collaborate with the new agency to help deliver the current and future skilled workforce the nation needs.…
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Media statement: 2022-23 October Federal Budget Statement
Comments attributable to Group of Eight Chief Executive Vicki Thomson The successful delivery of major initiatives in the 2022 Federal Budget will be underscored by the contribution that will come from the nation’s research-intensive universities. This good faith budget has an appropriate focus on relieving cost-of-living pressures and reducing debt,…
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Media release: New university places will educate Australia’s future workforce
The Albanese Government’s commitment to fund an extra 20,000 university places is recognition of the key role our world class universities will play in addressing Australia’s skills shortage and future workforce needs. The Group of Eight, which comprises Australia’s research-intensive universities, has received 3,962 additional Commonwealth Supported Places, representing more…
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Media release: Australia’s research universities continue to dominate global rankings
Australia’s Group of Eight (Go8) universities have once again excelled in The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023, securing the highest rankings of all Australian universities. Seven of Australia’s research-intensive Go8 universities are ranked in the top 100 of the global rankings, which provides a rigorous overview of…
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In the media: We are so much better than our dig-it-up, ship-it-out mantra
Vicki Thomson – Australian Financial Review – 9 October 2022 Later this month we’ll get a first view of the government’s economic vision when Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers his first federal budget. Expectation management is the name of the game for October 25, and we’ve been left in no doubt…