University Councils, Transparency and the Adelaide University Merger
Accountability at Australia’s public universities
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Media release
SA Merger Proposal Underscores Urgent Need for Uni Transparency Reform
Howard-era reforms to higher education have led to a lack of transparency and democratic accountability within the councils that govern Australia’s public universities.
These issues are epitomised in the proposed merger of the University of Adelaide with the University of South Australia, a case which shows why reform is needed.