Public submissions provided by the University of Wollongong (UOW) in response to state and federal government inquiries about a range of matters relevant to UOW are provided below. For inquiries about particular submissions, please contact the relevant Unit provided.
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UOW submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the quality of governance at Australian higher education providers
UOW Submission to the Expert Council on University Governance
Feedback highlights that strong governance is essential for maintaining public trust and delivering high-quality education and research.
Download: UOW Submission to the Expert Council on University Governance (PDF)
UOW Submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee’s Inquiry into the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024
UOW presents feedback in response to three key points of the Bill that most directly impact UOW: Fee-Free Uni Ready Courses, Commonwealth Prac Payments, and the Student Services and Amenities Fee.
UOW submission in response to the Draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework
This submission outlines UOW's strategic considerations, addresses sector consultation queries under the draft's broad objectives, and highlights the university sector's role in sustainable migration and economic contribution.
Download: UOW submission in response to the Draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework (PDF)
UOW submission in response to the establishment of an Australian Tertiary Education Commission
UOW suggests the need for the ATEC to embody expertise, representation and autonomy, while fostering equity, developing a long-term strategic vision and encouraging collaboration and innovation within the tertiary education sector.
Download: UOW submission in response to the establishment of an Australian Tertiary Education Commission (PDF)
UOW submission in response to consultation papers relating to the Managed Growth Funding System and Needs-Based Funding System
Feedback on the Australian Government’s Higher Education policy agenda. This submission outlines UOW's position on the consultation papers relating to the Managed Growth Funding System and Needs-Based Funding System.
UOW submission in response to the new roadmap for Australia’s economic engagement with India
Feedback on the New Roadmap for Australia’s Economic Engagement with India discussion paper. This submission outlines the breadth and depth of UOW's engagement with India and highlights strategic opportunities for future collaboration.
Download: UOW submission in response to the new roadmap for Australia’s economic engagement with India (PDF)
UOW submission in response to New Colombo Plan external advisory group
Feedback highlights the need for greater flexibility and support within the New Colombo Plan (NCP) to enhance accessibility for diverse student groups, including shorter immersive travel components, improved funding models, equity placements and offshore campus collaborations.
Download: UOW submission in response to New Colombo Plan external advisory group (PDF)
UOW Response to the Australian Universities Accord Discussion Paper
UOW reiterates the opportunity for the Accord to reset the relationship between governments and universities.
Submission prepared by the Vice-Chancellor's Unit.
UOW Submission in response to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Inquiry into Australia’s Tourism and International Education Sectors
Input in response to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Inquiry into Australia’s Tourism and International Education Sectors. This submission broadly addresses the Inquiry Terms of Reference relating to international education.
Review of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Act
UOW submission to the Review Panel on a discussion paper regarding the ARC Act and the role and purpose of the ARC within the Australian research system so it can meet current and future needs and maintain the trust of the research sector.
Submission prepared by the Research Services Office.
Download: University of Wollongong submission in response the Review of the ARC Act (PDF)
Inquiry into the development of a hydrogen industry in New South Wales
UOW response to the Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on State Development’s Inquiry into the development of a hydrogen industry in New South Wales.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download: Inquiry into the development of a hydrogen industry in New South Wales (PDF)
Feedback into the proposed Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030
UOW response to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment’s consultation paper on the proposed Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download: New Australian Strategy for International Education (PDF)
Regional Data Hub: Understanding and responding to regional data needs
UOW response to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Consultation paper – ‘Regional Data Hub: Understanding and responding to regional data needs’.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download: Regional data hub (PDF)
Inquiry into Australia’s Skilled Migration Program
UOW Submission in response to the Joint Standing Committee on Migrations Inquiry into Australia’s skilled migration program.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download: Inquiry into Australia’s Skilled Migration Program (PDF)
Quality Initial Teacher Education Review
UOW Submission in response to the initial teacher education discussion paper launched by the Hon Alan Tudge MP, Minister for Education and Youth.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download: Initial Teacher Education - June 2021 - UOW response to QITER (PDF)
University Research Commercialisation Scheme Consultation Paper
UOW Submission in response to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment’s University Research Commercialisation Scheme Consultation Paper.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download: University Research Commercialisation Scheme (PDF)
Inquiry into the opportunities for strengthening Australia’s relations with the Republic of France
Input to the Inquiry by the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee regarding the opportunities for strengthening Australia’s relations with the Republic of France.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download: Opportunities for strengthening Australia’s relations with the Republic of France (PDF)
Accelerating Research and Development in New South Wales
Response to the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet’s call for Submissions about Accelerating Research and Development (R&D) in NSW. This Submission provides responses to each of the Inquiry questions, with a focus on the development rather than the research side of Research and Development.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download: Accelerating Research and Development in New South Wales (PDF)
Skills and Workforce Development Agreement
Input in response to the Australian Productivity Commission’s Skills and Workforce Development Agreement Issues Paper. This Submission provides responses to a number of the Inquiry questions.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download Skills and Workforce Development Agreement (PDF)
Free Trade Agreement between Australia and Hong Kong, China and the Investment Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Input to the Inquiry by the Federal Government’s Joint Standing Committee on Treaties about the Free Trade Agreement between Australia and Hong Kong, China and, the Investment Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Jobs for the Future in Regional NSW
Input in response to the Senate Select Committee Inquiry into Jobs for the Future in Regional Areas.
This Submission broadly addresses key elements of the Committee Terms of Reference by demonstrating the important role UOW is playing transforming the Illawarra and other regional areas in which it operates, in the generation and application of new ideas and, its capacity to educate people to meet the needs of the future workforce. In doing so, it seeks to demonstrate the role universities such as UOW can play in implementing government policy initiatives which encourage innovation and support the transition of regions into new industries and areas of employment opportunities.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download: Jobs for the Future in Regional NSW (PDF)
National Foundation for Australia-China Relations
Input in response to call for Submissions by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade about the scope and programming of the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.
The UOW strongly supports efforts of the Federal Government to continue to promote and develop strong links between Australia and China, and looks forward to the establishment of the Foundation as it continues to build upon the efforts of and developments driven by of the Australia-China Council
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download: National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (PDF)
Regional, Rural and Remote Education Strategy Framing Paper
Input in response to the Regional Education Expert Advisory Group’s Framing Paper and outlines UOW support for the Federal Government’s efforts to address issues impacting access and participation of people from regional, rural and remote backgrounds in post-secondary education. This paper follows on from a previous submission UOW provided into the Federal Government’s Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education that preceded this Framing Paper in August 2017.
Download: Regional, Rural and Remote Education Strategy Framing Paper (PDF)
Growing International Education in Regional Australia
UOW input in response to the Department of Education and Training’s call for Submissions from interested parties that inform government efforts to encourage international students to have a study experience outside of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download: Growing International Education in Regional Australia (PDF)
Labor’s Inquiry into equity and participation in Australia’s universities
Key points provided by UOW for consideration in response to Labor’s plans to undertake a National Inquiry examining equity and participation in Australian universities and other higher education providers.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download: Labor’s Inquiry into equity and participation in Australia’s universities (PDF)
Inquiry into Funding Australia’s Research
UOW submission to the House of Representatives’ Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training on the Inquiry into Funding Australia’s Research.
Key points provided by UOW for consideration in response to Labor’s plan to undertake a National Inquiry into Australia’s post-secondary education system.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download: Inquiry into Funding Australia’s Research (PDF)
Labor’s Inquiry into Post-Secondary Education
Key points provided by UOW for consideration in response to Labor’s plan to undertake a National Inquiry into Australia’s post-secondary education system.
Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.
Download: Labor’s Inquiry into Post-Secondary Education (PDF)
Mr Canio Fierravanti, Director, Government Relations. Phone: (02) 4221 5931 / Email: canio_fierravanti@uow.edu.au