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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.
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 strengthening transparency and accountability across Australia's higher education system. The Go8 has…
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
Treasury Consultation Hub, The Department of the Treasury The Group of Eight (Go8) supports the Australian Government's objective of strengthening Australia's innovation…
Joint submission: Go8/EABC Horizon Europe implementation discussion paper
Department of Industry, Science and Resources Horizon Europe implementation discussion paper – Group of Eight (Go8) / European Australian Business Council (EABC)…
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…
Media release: Migration policy recognises the essential role of international PhDs in building national capability
The Australian Government’s nuanced approach to managing international student numbers will help ensure our leading research-intensive universities maintain a pipeline of…
Media release: Allies in Excellence showcases Australia-US research partnerships driving innovation, security and prosperity
Australia's world-leading research partnerships with the United States are delivering breakthroughs in health, technology, defence, space and environmental sustainability,…
Allies in Excellence 2026
Produced to coincide with the 2026 Group of Eight delegation to the United States, Allies in Excellence highlights the depth, scale and impact of collaboration between…
Media statement on Migration Policy – from Group of Eight Chief Executive Vicki Thomson
International education is not a political plaything. Australia should absolutely have strong standards and clear rules. But repeated proposals to slash international…
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