Submissions • February 2022
Australian Research Council Amendment Bill
The Bill amends the Australian Research Council Act 2001 to remove ministerial discretion in relation to the approval of research grants administered by the Australian Research Council.The Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (DASSH) supports this Bill amendment and is calling for the Ministerial right to veto individual ARC Discovery Grants… Continue Reading»
Submissions • December 2021
2021 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap
The 2021 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap was developed by an Expert Working Group led by Dr Ziggy Switkowski, AO. The Roadmap outlines national research infrastructure required over the coming decade to maintain research excellence, increase innovation and translation research outcome and address emerging research challenges.
Submissions • April 2021
University Research Commercialisation
A consultation paper was released on Friday 26 February 2021 outlining the issues, missions, rationale, and design elements of a university research commercialisation scheme, and invited submissions from interested parties and members of the public. Submissions closed on Friday 9 April 2021.
Submissions • March 2021
State of the Social Sciences Report
The Academy of Social Sciences in Australia asked stakeholders to identify critical issues for the social sciences to operate and deliver at their full potential.The final report identified 26 area-specific priorities, addressed in the sector snapshots, that relate to different parts of the social science ecosystem. Addressing these priorities through strategic and coordinated activity will… Continue Reading»
Submissions • October 2020
National Priorities and Industry Linkage Fund Consultation
The National Priorities and Industry Linkage Fund is a part of the Job-ready Graduates package of higher education reforms. The NPILF allocates grants to universities to help engage industry to produce job-ready graduates. It focuses on the following three priorities: increase the number of internships, practicums, and other innovative approaches to work-integrated learning, increase the… Continue Reading»
Submissions • October 2020
Parliamentary Inquiry into Creative Industries and Institutions
Australia’s cultural and creative industries and institutions were investigated by a Parliamentary inquiry. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts heard evidence on the benefits the arts bring to Australia, and the significant impacts that COVID-19 has had on this important industry.
Submissions • October 2020
ARC Excellence in Research for Australia and Engagement and Impact Consultation
The ARC undertook a review of EI (and its companion exercise Excellence in Research for Australia) during 2019 and 2020. The aim was to ensure that it continued to reflect the world’s best practice in research evaluation as well as responding to the needs of the university sector.
Submissions • September 2020
Job-ready Graduates Package Senate Inquiry
Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Higher Education Support Amendment (Job-Ready Graduates and Supporting Regional and Remote Students) Bill 2020. DASSH recommends significant changes to the draft legislation put forward for the Job-ready Graduates Package.
Submissions • August 2020
Job-ready Graduates Package draft legislation consultation
Submission to the Job-ready Graduates Package draft legislation consultation. DASSH urges the Parliament to amend the legislation to ensure that student contributions to the costs of a university education are made equal across all discipline clusters.
Submissions • December 2019
Australian 2020-21 Pre-Budget Submission
DASSH asks the Federal Government to prioritise investment in education and research, particularly in the humanities, arts and social sciences, in its 2020-21 Budget.
Submissions • November 2019
Response to the Education Council review of Senior Secondary Pathways
DASSH members believe current secondary students need to be made aware of the need for continuing, lifelong education, both to manage their expectations of post-secondary courses and to relieve the anxiety that many students experience during the final years of secondary school.
Submissions • October 2019
Response to the ACOLA Discussion Paper, Enhancing Research Outcomes from Australia’s Regional, Rural and Remote Universities
DASSH recognises the vital role of Regional, Rural and Remote universities and campuses and supports ACOLA’s current project aiming to enhance research excellence in such institutions.