IHEA proposes 3 pillars and 10 reforms for a better higher education Sector.

PILLAR 1: PROPOSED STUDENT CENTRED REFORMS

1. Equity of HELP Loans
   The permanent abolition of the FEE-HELP loan fee
2. Embracing opportunities at independent higher education providers
   Ensure growth through accessing Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) and programs
3. Lifelong learning
   Ensure that appropriate policy settings and incentives are in place to support lifelong learning 

PILLAR 2: PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION REFORMS

1. Sustainability
   Ensure the sustainability of international education 
2. Accessibility and Competitiveness
   Reduce fees for student visas for Australia to remain competitive
3. Transparency and Fairness
   Access to performance data on international education agents, but no blanket bans for onshore commissions
4. National Benefit
   Greater pathways to permanent residency for graduates in priority disciplines

PILLAR 3: PROPOSED RED TAPE REDUCTION REFORMS

1. Streamlined
   Streamlined bureaucracy with creation of ATEC. TEQSA and Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to reduce burden on dual sector providers
2. Fairness
   Implement an equitable Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) cost recovery model
3. Modernisation
   Reform copyright legislation to reduce levies on independent education providers