Cutting debt and paid internships: key reforms in the Australian universities blueprint

The universities accord final report has made 47 recommendations on reforming Australia’s tertiary education sector. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

The blueprint for the future of tertiary education in Australia has been finalised, after 12 months of negotiations and input from hundreds of stakeholders.

The highly anticipated universities accord final report makes 47 recommendations – including dramatically expanding access to higher education among disadvantaged Australians and addressing cost-of-living concerns.