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V. Foreign Higher Education and Education Systems, International Relations, Bilateral Relations
B. Essays, Commentaries, Statements
Author
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DUCKETT, S. J.
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Title
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Turning right at the crossroads : the Nelson Report's proposals to transform Australia's universities |
Publication year
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2004 |
Source/Footnote
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In: Higher education. - 47 (2004) 2, S. 211- 240
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Inventory number
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17531 |
Keywords
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Ausland : Australien : Hochschulwesen allgemein ; Ausland : Australien : Studenten, Studium, Lehre ; Studiengebühren |
Abstract
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During 2002, the Australian Education Minister conducted a year-long review of tertiary education under the title Higher Education at the Crossroads. The policy statement arising from that review was released on 13 May 2003. It incorporates a combination of new financial incentives on students and universities, potential expansion of full-fee places, and increased intrusion into university priority setting. The policy statement promised a |
Signature
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A1.5b expansion in funding over four years, with more fully-funded university places, and an emphasis on improving the quality of teaching and learning. The strategy is market-driven and could create a "fee-culture'" in Australian universities. Implementa |