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What's happening in higher education (and VET) - Andrew Norton

Oct 03, 201928 minEp. 7
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In this episode leading commentator Andrew Norton shares his views on what's currently happening in the tertiary education sector, as well as what should happen. He discusses what current reforms might mean for both students and providers, as well as the challenges for governments in getting funding settings right.

Some of the reports mentioned in this episode include:

Risks and rewards - when is vocational education a good alternative to higher education? https://grattan.edu.au/report/risks-and-rewards-when-is-vocational-education-a-good-alternative-to-higher-education/

Reskilling and retraining seem to be in decline: https://andrewnorton.net.au/2019/09/26/contrary-to-expectations-reskilling-and-retraining-seem-to-be-in-decline/

Report of the Review of the Demand Driven Funding System: https://www.education.gov.au/report-review-demand-driven-funding-system

The Joyce Review (Strengthening Skills: Expert Review of Australia's VET System): https://www.pmc.gov.au/resource-centre/domestic-policy/vet-review/strengthening-skills-expert-review-australias-vocational-education-and-training-system

Performance-Based Funding for the Commonwealth Grants Scheme: https://www.education.gov.au/performance-based-funding-commonwealth-grant-scheme

And, as always, a big thank you to the sponsor of the show CareerFAQs (www.careerfaqs.com.au

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