Preliminary Pages
Membership of the Committee
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Chair
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Ms Maria Vamvakinou MP
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Deputy
Chair
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Hon Fran Bailey MP
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Members
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Mr James Bidgood MP
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Mr Michael Johnson MP
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Mr Nick Champion MP
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Mr Rowan Ramsey MP
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Mr Darren Cheeseman MP
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Ms Amanda Rishworth MP
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Dr Dennis Jensen MP
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Mr Mike Symon MP
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Committee Secretariat
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Secretary
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Mr Russell Chafer
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Inquiry
Secretary
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Mr Anthony Overs
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Research
Officer
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Ms Natalya Wells
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Administrative
Officers
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Ms Naomi Swann
Mr Angus Hogg
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Terms of reference
The Inquiry will examine:
1. The
contribution that Australian universities make to research training in Australia, including:
a) The
contribution of research training programs to Australia’s competitiveness in
the areas of science, research and innovation;
b) The
effectiveness of current Commonwealth research training schemes; and
c) The
adequacy of current research training schemes to support Australia’s anticipated future requirements for tertiary-qualified professionals in a wide
range of disciplines.
2. The
challenges Australian universities face in training, recruiting and retaining
high quality research graduates and staff, including, but not limited to:
a) Adequacy
of training and support (including income support) available to research
graduate students in Australia;
b) Factors
for graduates that determine pursuit of a career in research;
c) Opportunities
for career advancement for research graduates and staff;
d) Factors
determining pursuit of research opportunities overseas;
e) Australia’s ability to compete internationally for high quality researchers; and
f) Whether
Australia’s academic workforce is ageing, and the impact this may have on Australia’s research capacity.