Today the Government has announced that, subject to the passage of legislation before the Parliament, it willset a National Planning Level (NPL) for new international student commencements of 270,000 for…

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) CEO, Dr Peter Hendy, today urged the AustralianGovernment to abolish the 20 per cent FEE HELP loan fee imposed on students attending independenthigher education providers.…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) notes the release of the Albanese Government’s Migration Strategy, containing eight key actions and over 25 new policy commitments and areas for future reform. “IHEA…

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is pleased to announce that following extensive consultation between IHEA and Copyright Agency, an agreement has been reached on the new rate card and the…