Meeting Communique | 22 Sept 2026
The Meeting Communiqué captures key decisions and outcomes from the Commissioner Meeting held on 22 September 2026.
Strategic priorities & work plan
ATEC shapes where Australian tertiary education needs to go, and how to get there, through a two-yearly Statement of Strategic Priorities (SSP). The SSP sets out the ATEC’s view of the short and medium-term direction for Australia’s tertiary education.
ATEC Statement of Strategic Priorities consultation underway
Public consultation has commenced to inform the development of the statutory Statement of Strategic Priorities (SSP) for 2027-28.
Have your say on the Statement of Strategic Priorities
ATEC invites feedback on the proposed outcomes and priorities for inclusion in the inaugural 2027-28 Statement of Strategic Priorities (SSP).
Meeting Communiqué | 8 September 2026
The Meeting Communiqué captures key decisions and outcomes from the Commissioner Meeting held on 8 September 2026.
Higher Education Standard Committee
The Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) has established the Higher Education Standards Committee (HESC).
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.
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.
ATEC First Nations Commissioner appointed
Professor Mark Rose AM appointed First Nations Commissioner
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)
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.
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.
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.
Meeting Communiqué | 14 July 2026
The Meeting Communiqué captures key decisions and outcomes from the Commissioner Meeting held on 14 July 2026.
Commissioner Meetings
ATEC holds regular Commissioner Meetings, in accordance with the ATEC Act.
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