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Report: Enhancing Professional Practice in Australian Higher Education Teaching
Emerita Professor Liz Johnson’s final report to interim ATEC Commissioners on approaches to enhancing professional practice in higher education.
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Last updated: 18 August 2026
Report: Enhancing Professional Practice in Australian Higher Education Teaching
Emerita Professor Liz Johnson’s final report to interim ATEC Commissioners on approaches to enhancing professional practice in higher education.
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Last updated: Tue, 2026-08-18 12:00
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ATEC First Nations Commissioner appointed
Professor Mark Rose AM appointed First Nations Commissioner
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Last updated: 07 August, 2026
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Have your say on research security
The HESC is seeking stakeholder views on strengthening research security and national security expectations in the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards)
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Last updated: 05 August 2026
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Have your say on research specialisation
The Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) is seeking views on whether current regulatory settings appropriately support research excellence, institutional differentiation and productivity objectives.
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Last updated: 05 August 2026
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Working Group on Higher Education Costing and Pricing summary of progress to date
The Working Group on Higher Education Costing and Pricing was established to assist the ATEC in its development of pricing advice. The Working Group has released a summary of its progress to date.
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Last updated: 17 July 2026
Meeting Communiqué | 14 July 2026
The Meeting Communiqué captures key decisions and outcomes from the Commissioner Meeting held on 14 July 2026.
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Last updated: 17 July 2026
Data and insights
ATEC uses evidence and data to inform our strategic priorities and guide our stewardship of Australia's tertiary education system. We will publish sector performance insights, participation statistics, and analytical reports to support transparency and inform policy development.
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Last updated: 17 July 2026
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Commissioner Meetings
ATEC holds regular Commissioner Meetings, in accordance with the ATEC Act.
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Last updated: 13 July 2026
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Commissioners' Charter
The Commissioners’ Charter sets out the framework within which ATEC will operate, including the respective roles, responsibilities and authorities of the ATEC Commissioners (both individually and collectively).
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Last updated: 13 July 2026
Meeting Communiqué | 1 July 2026
The Meeting Communiqué captures key decisions and outcomes from the Commissioner Meeting held on 1 July 2026.
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Last updated: 13 July 2026
2027 mission based compacts underway
The Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) has commenced the 2027 mission based compacts process.
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Last updated: Fri, 2026-07-03 12:00
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Tertiary System Advisory Council Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference set out the Council’s purpose, scope, governance arrangements and membership.
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Last updated: 02 July 2026
ATEC statutory Commissioners appointed
Professor Barney Glover AO to head ATEC.
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Last updated: 28 May, 2026
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Have your say on a more joined-up tertiary system
A discussion paper has been released to help shape a new Tertiary Roadmap that focuses on creating a more joined-up tertiary system for learners.
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Last updated: Tue, 2026-05-26 12:00
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