A network of seven Australian universities committed to inclusive excellence in teaching and research.
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ALT IRU-branded tile with a photo of our executive director and the text: Revoke MD 107 “Ministerial Direction 107 undermines equity, undermines diversification and undermines the ability of our universities to invest in new models of international education” IRU Executive Director Paul Harris
ALT IRU branded tile with a photo of Paul Harris and the following words: The longer we leave JRG reform, the more expensive it will get “The first step, which would be lowering the highest student contributions band—the highest student fees—would benefit 300,000 students immediately”
ALT Campus scene with two students walking down a staircase and to the other side and five students working and chatting while sitting on large steps
ALT IRU-branded graphic showing a photo of Tom Boland and information about the seminar: International lessons for ATEC with Tom Boland, former Chief Executive of Ireland's Higher Education Authority
ALT Photo of Michelle and Michael at an event
ALT Pull quote graphic: “We agree with Minister Clare that Ministerial Direction 107 needs to be replaced with a better and fairer way of managing international education but that cannot wait until 1 January 2025 – it must be done as soon as possible.” IRU Chair Professor Simon Biggs
ALT Graphic of Paul Harris with a pull quote: "We must stop talking about international education in ways that are harmful to particular groups of students and damaging to Australia's global reputation"
ALT Graphic outlining our key recommendations to the ESOS amendment: 1. Immediately remove Ministerial Direction 107, which is unfairly targeting some students and universities, and is undermining equity and diversity. 2. Remove the ministerial power to control or cancel individual courses within universities. 3. Government and universities work constructively through the new ATEC for a more balanced system with sustainable growth. 4. If needed in the short term, make further amendments to the ESOS Bill to better protect students and to include a sunset clause on new powers.
ALT Image with a portrait of Paul Harris and a pull-quote from him saying "The IRU strongly supports the focus in the National Science Statement on the role of research in strengthening Australia’s place in the region and global interests. The IRU is ready to partner with government on innovative research collaboration and science diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific"
