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Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Act 2026

Act No. 25 of 2026 · Assented 1 April 2026

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In brief

Sets up the Australian Tertiary Education Commission, a national body to oversee and advise on higher education, following the Universities Accord review.

Who's affected

  • Universities and higher education providers
  • Higher education students
  • The new Commission and its commissioners
  • Commonwealth and state education ministers

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