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.
The HESC is seeking stakeholder views on strengthening research security and national security expectations in the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards)
The Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) is seeking views on whether current regulatory settings appropriately support research excellence, institutional differentiation and productivity objectives.
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.
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.
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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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.