In recent weeks a number of public university vice chancellors, and at least one chancellor, have reacted to the Federal Government’s decision to impose a hard cap on the number of international students entering Higher Education from 1 January 2025 by …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) endorses and welcomes the comments by Australia’s two peakbusiness groups – the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the Business Council of Australia(BCA) – strongly expressing concerns a …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is disappointed at the Australian Government’s 2024 Budget. There is very little to support students and providers in the independent sector, while new measures in international education threaten the viabi …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) CEO, Dr Peter Hendy, welcomes the Australian Universities AccordFinal Report and notes its comprehensive recommendations aimed at bolstering the higher education sector’s future. “The Australian Universitie …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) has provided a submission on the consultation paper released by the Department of Education and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations on the National Skills Passport. The consultation is inte …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) warmly welcomes the appointment of Professor Barney Glover as the new head of Jobs and Skills Australia. Professor Glover’s record of leadership in the higher education sector, most notably as Vice Chancell …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) has provided a submission on consultation on a National Student Ombudsman. Thank you to IHEA members who provided feedback on this submission. This was submitted on 30 January 2024. IHEA Submission on Consu …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is pleased to release our first IHEA Fact Sheet – an exclusive benefit for our members to assist with regulatory compliance and support for the independent higher education sector. The first IHEA Fact Sheet …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) acknowledges today (24 January) as ‘International Day of Education’ as proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. International Day of Education is a celebration of the role of education for pe …

Happy New Year and welcome to 2024! We trust that you and your families had – or are continuing to have – a restful break over the New Year holiday period. The IHEA office re-opened today Tuesday 2 January 2024. The team have returned refreshed and rea …