Higher Ed at the Ballot Box: Australia’s Election and the Accord with Andrew Norton

In this episode of the World of Higher Education Podcast, Alex Usher welcomes back Andrew Norton to discuss developments since the drop of the Universities Accord report. They explore changes in student and institutional funding, the introduction of new regulations and a national student ombudsman, and challenges faced by universities due to increasing costs and financial strain. They also delve into the effects of international student caps on housing and rental prices, as well as the impact of wage theft allegations and vice chancellors' high salaries on the social license of universities. Lastly, the discussion touches on the Australian federal election, its unique focus on higher education, and the new Labor government's agenda for the next term.👉 Episode Links:WorldEd 1.1: Australian Universities Accord with Andrew NortonWorldEd 2.24: Australian Universities Accord — One Year Follow Up with Andrew Norton