The Australian Universities Accord is a grandly named 12-month review seeking ideas to reform Australia’s higher education system for the next 30 years. Led by a prominent former vice-chancellor, Professor Mary O’Kane, it is one of the most important initiatives announced by Education Minister Jason Clare in his early days in office.
It’s hard not to be a bit cynical about something billed as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” for a “visionary plan”. But a government that doesn’t try to grapple with the big picture is certain to fail, and higher education is vital to Australia’s future.
