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Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Act 2026

Act No. 97 of 2026 · Assented 16 October 2026

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In brief

Changes higher education funding from 2027: the Australian Tertiary Education Commission allocates Commonwealth supported places within a pool capped by the Minister, and creates new needs-based grants paying providers extra for Indigenous, low socio-economic and regional students.

Who's affected

  • Universities and other higher education providers
  • Students in Commonwealth supported places
  • Indigenous, low-income and regional students
  • The Australian Tertiary Education Commission

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