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The latest insights, announcements and policy perspectives from Australia’s leading research universities. Explore Group of Eight media releases, submissions, speeches and commentary on the issues shaping Australia’s future prosperity, security and competitiveness.
Go8 feedback on TEQSA Act Amendments Overview consultation paper
The proposed amendments represent a significant expansion of TEQSA's powers and regulatory reach. The Government has itself described the reforms as providing stronger monitoring and enforcement powers, directions to rectify breaches, significantly increased…
Joint media release: Alliance strongly welcomes Coalition’s commitment to cut red tape by 25 per cent
The Alliance of Industry Associations strongly welcomes the Coalition's commitment to cut red tape by 25 per cent. This is a significant commitment that will support…
Go8 submission to consultation on ATEC Statement of Strategic Priorities 2027-28
The Group of Eight (Go8) broadly supports the proposed outcomes and strategic priorities in the Australian Tertiary Education Commission's (ATEC) first Statement of…
Go8 submission to the 2026 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap Exposure Draft
The Group of Eight (Go8) supports the ambition of the 2026 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap (Roadmap) to build a coordinated, sustainable and internationally…
Media release: Universities Accord legislation delivers for student choice, transparency and institutional autonomy
The passage of the latest Universities Accord legislation is an important step forward for students, ensuring universities can better respond to student demand while…
Go8 submission to TEQSA consultation on the draft ‘Statement of Regulatory Expectations: Adopting a definition of Islamophobia’
The Group of Eight (Go8) recognises Islamophobia as a serious and context-specific issue requiring adaptable and dynamic institutional responses. Our members are committed…
Media release: Australia must compete for global research talent, not deter it
The Coalition's migration policy requires careful examination. However, the evidence suggests international student numbers are already falling under current policy…
Media release: Australia’s research-intensive universities hold ground in shifting global research landscape
Australia's performance in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 demonstrates the ongoing strength of the nation’s research-intensive universities,…
Go8 submission to Better Targeting the Research and Development Tax Incentive exposure draft
The Group of Eight (Go8) supports the Australian Government's objective of strengthening Australia's innovation system and encouraging greater business investment in…
Joint submission: Go8/EABC Horizon Europe implementation discussion paper
Together, the Go8 and the EABC represent Australia’s research-intensive universities and leading companies with footprints in both Europe and Australia. The Go8…
Media release: Intergenerational Report: Go8 universities central to Australia’s future prosperity
The 2026 Intergenerational Report reinforces that Australia's future prosperity will increasingly depend on research, innovation and advanced skills. As population growth…
Go8 submission to TEQSA consultation on the draft ‘Statement of Regulatory Expectations: Adopting a definition of antisemitism’
The Group of Eight (Go8) recognises antisemitism as a serious, current and ongoing issue requiring sustained institutional action. Our members are committed to providing…
Opening statement: Joint Standing Committee on Migration
Joint Standing Committee on Migration, Public Hearing for the Committee’s Inquiry into the value of skilled migration to Australia Opening statement from Dr Matthew…
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