RUN provides its support to ATEC’s proposed outcomes and priorities for the 2027-2028 period and welcomes the opportunity to provide more specific input and commentary through this submission process.RUN supports the ATEC Statement of Strategic Priorities’ acute focus upon all underrepresented groups, including Regional and First Nations Australians, and the universities they rely upon.However, RUN holds concerns about ATEC’s stretched capacity in meeting an expanded quantum of priorities while it is still in its establishment phase. RUN offers specific feedback to the questions posed by the consultation paper below.