Australia and New Zealand

Transparency ‘doesn’t go far enough’, says South Australian Greens MP

While federal agreement will be needed, Australian Capital Territory announcement boosts hopes of students’ return for 2022 academic year

‘Equity’ students’ post-course outcomes slant towards further study rather than work, Australian research finds

Springer pact follows agreement with Cambridge University Press, as other big publishers prepare to follow suit

Australian inquiry also recommends new national strategy, top-up funding and better union entry rights

New approach to academic misconduct slashes university workload and leaves a better taste in the mouth – for staff as well as students

Compulsory modules on good conduct risk causing more problems than they solve, says Binoy Kampmark

Don’t allow confidentiality clauses over issues connected with intellectual freedom, says sacked professor

A more liberal visa regime could also help fill skills gaps as Australia looks to recover from the pandemic, says James Cauchy

But student return still likely to be delayed as airport processes come up to speed

Constitutional lawyer says Australian case will help frame courts’ approach to academic freedom issues

Former Deakin boss appointed to babysit her second Perth university