The passage of the latest Universities Accord legislation is an important step forward for students, ensuring universities can better respond…
October 13, 2026 Read more
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International education is not a political plaything. Australia should absolutely have strong standards and clear rules. But repeated proposals to…
September 15, 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 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 Group of Eight (Go8) acknowledges the appointment of Professor Barney Glover AO as Chief Commissioner of the Australian Tertiary…
May 28, 2026 Read more
Opening statement by Group of Eight Chief Executive Vicki Thomson Thank you for the opportunity to appear before the Committee….
February 13, 2026 Read more
Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee The Go8 recognises the establishment of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) as a…
January 15, 2026 Read more
UWA Public Policy Institute Higher Education Summit 2025, Fit for Purpose? The Future of Governance, Regulation & Impact of the…
November 20, 2025 Read more
The Group of Eight (Go8) comprising Australia’s leading research-intensive universities will continue to work collaboratively with the new Albanese Cabinet…
May 12, 2025 Read more
Mr Gerry McInally, Committee Secretary, Senate Education and Employment Committees The Group of Eight (Go8) consents to the publication of…
January 8, 2025 Read more