Submissions

We regularly coordinate submissions to government to promote our network’s position on tertiary education, research and regional development policies.

2024

RUN Submission to the New Colombo Plan External Advisory GroupDownload
RUN Submission to the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024Download
RUN Submission to the Needs-based Funding Implementation Consultation PaperDownload
RUN Submission to the New Managed Growth Funding Implementation Consultation PaperDownload
RUN Submission to the ATEC Implementation Consultation PaperDownload
RUN Submission to the Review of Regional Migration SettingsDownload
RUN Submission to the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024Download
RUN Submission to Australia’s International Education and Skills Strategic FrameworkDownload
RUN Submission to the Review of the Points TestDownload
RUN Submission to the Policy Review of the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP)Download
RUN Submission to the Select Committee Inquiry into Adopting Artificial IntelligenceDownload
RUN Submission to the National Skills Passport Consultation PaperDownload
RUN Submission to the Support for Students in the Higher Education Standards FrameworkDownload
RUN Submission to the ARC Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023Download

2023

RUN Submission to the ARC Act 2001 – Proposed Amendments Consultation PaperDownload
RUN Submission to the Implementing Suburban University Study Hubs Consultation PaperDownload
RUN Submission to Australia’s Draft National Science and Research Priorities ConsultationDownload
RUN Submission to TEQSA Fees and Charges ConsultationDownload
RUN Submission to Support for Students Policy Guidelines ConsultationDownload
RUN Response to the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review – Draft RecommendationsDownload
RUN Submission to the Australian Universities Accord Interim ReportDownload
RUN Submission to the Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023Download
RUN Submission to the Inquiry into the use of generative AI in the Australian education systemDownload
RUN Submission to Startup Year and Other Measures Bill 2023Download
RUN Submission to the Diversity in STEM Dialogue StarterDownload
RUN Submission to the Australian Universities Accord Discussion PaperDownload
RUN Submission to Jobs and Skills Australia Amendment Bill 2023Download
RUN Submission to Australia’s Science and Research Priorities – Conversation StarterDownload
RUN Submission to the Inquiry into the Role of Permanent Migration in Nation BuildingDownload
RUN Submission to Jobs and Skills Australia Discussion Paper – January 2023Download

2022

RUN Submission to the Australian Universities Accord Terms of ReferenceDownload
RUN Submission to the Review of the Australian Research CouncilDownload
RUN Submission to the Commonwealth’s Review of Australia’s Migration SystemDownload
RUN Submission to the Inquiry into Australia’s Tourism and International Education SectorsDownload
RUN Submission to the Australian Government Employment White PaperDownload
RUN Submission Startup Year Consultation Response Download
RUN Submission Secure Jobs Better Pay Bill 2022 Download
RUN Submission Admissions Transparency Consultation PaperDownload
RUN Submission to the Australian Government Productivity CommissionDownload
RUN Submission Microcredentials Pilot in Higher EducationDownload
RUN Submission TEQSA’s Draft Guidance Note: Research requirements for Australian universitiesDownload
RUN Submission Research Block Grant Funding ReformDownload
RUN Submission Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Review 2022Download
RUN Submission ARC ERA Benchmarking ConsultationDownload
RUN Submission International Student Diversity at Australian UniversitiesDownload
RUN Submission ARC Amendment (Ensuring Research Independence) BillDownload
RUN Submission HERC IP FrameworkDownload

2021

RUN Response to Quality Initial Teacher Education Discussion PaperDownload
RUN Response to Australian Strategy for International Education ConsultationDownload
RUN submission to TEQSA on draft legislative instrument on research quality standardsDownload
RUN submission to the University Research Commercialisation Consultation PaperDownload

2020

RUN response to the review of Excellence in Research for Australia and Engagement and ImpactDownload
RUN submission on the draft legislation to implement the Australian job-ready graduates packageDownload
RUN response to the senate select committee on COVID-19Download
RUN response to HESP’s consultation paper on provider category standardsDownload

2019

RUN submission to the review of senior secondary pathwaysDownload
RUN submission to the review of the Australian qualifications frameworkDownload
RUN input to issues papers for the regional, rural and remote education strategyDownload
RUN submission to the review of the higher education provider category standardsDownload
RUN response to the consultation paper on the reallocation of commonwealth supported places for enabling, sub-bachelor and post-graduate coursesDownload
RUN submission on performance-based funding for the commonwealth grant schemeDownload
RUN response to the national regional, rural and remote education strategy framing PaperDownload
RUN response to ACOLA’s discussion paper, enhancing research outcomes from Australia’s regional rural and remote universitiesDownload

2018

RUN response to the consultation paper: Growing International Education in Regional AustraliaDownload
RUN submission on the higher education support amendment (cost recovery) bill 2018 and the higher education support (charges) bill 2018Download
RUN submission to the inquiry into Australian Government funding for researchDownload
RUN submission to the inquiry in the indicators of, and impact of, regional inequality in AustraliaDownload
RUN submission on the BCA’s paper Future Proof: Protecting Australians Through Education and SkillsDownload

2017

RUN submission to inquiry on regional development and decentralisationDownload
RUN submission to the independent review into regional, rural and remote educationDownload
RUN submission into the inquiry into the school to work transitionDownload
RUN submission on the role of Government in the development of citiesDownload
RUN submission to the productivity commission on transitioning regional economiesDownload
RUN submission on improving retention, completion and success in higher educationDownload
RUN submission on possible key elements of HEPPP guidelinesDownload
RUN submission into the inquiry into the HESLA Bill 2017Download
RUN submission into the inquiry into the HESLA Bill 2017Download
RUN submission on the draft admissions transparency implementation planDownload

2016

RUN submission on the report of the review of the R&D tax incentiveDownload
RUN submission on the national research infrastructure capabilities issues paperDownload
RUN submission on the review of the higher education participation and partnerships programDownload
RUN submission to the structural review of the NHMRC’s grant programDownload
RUN submission on the consultation paper driving innovation, fairness and excellence in Australian higher educationDownload
RUN submission on consultation paper Sharper Incentives for Engagement: New Research Block Grants ArrangementsDownload
RUN submission on the engagement and impact assessment consultation paperDownload
RUN submission on the transparency of higher education admissions processesDownload
RUN submission to the inquiry into Australia’s future in research and innovationDownload

2015

RUN submission to the review of the research training systemDownload
RUN submission to the consultations on the promotion of excellence in learning and teaching in higher education (PELTHE) redesign consultationsDownload
RUN submission to the senate rural and regional affairs and transport references committee inquiry into the future role and contribution of regional capitals to AustraliaDownload
Submission to the senate education and employment legislation committee inquiry into the higher education and research reform bill (HERR) 2015Download

2014

Submission in response to the government’s discussion paper boosting the commercial returns from researchDownload
Submission to the senate education and employment legislation committee on the higher education and research reform amendment (HERRA) bill 2014Download
Submission to the senate economics references committee inquiry into the innovation systemDownload
Submission to the teacher education ministerial advisory groupDownload

2013

The economic impact of RUN universitiesDownload
Submission to the review of the demand driven systemDownload
Submission to the commission of auditDownload
RUN position paper on food securityDownload
Assessing the wider benefits of university-based researchDownload
Regional development policy positionDownload
Submission to the coalition’s online higher education working groupDownload
Submission to Menzies Research Centre on the New Colombo planDownload

2012

Submission to the Australian graduate survey review from RUN – a combined response to the three discussion papersDownload

2011

Defining quality for research training in AustraliaDownload
Senate inquiry into higher education and skills training to support future demand in agriculture and agribusiness in AustraliaDownload