Allegations of academic bias in universities and schools

4 December 2008

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Members of the Committee	(PDF 11KB)

Terms of Reference	(PDF 7KB)

Preface	(PDF 16KB)

Chapter 1 - Inquiry overview	(PDF 60KB)
Basis of the inquiry Previous committee inquiries Academic freedom perspectives Academic freedom and quality assurance Academic freedom in schools Conclusion

Chapter 2 - Academic freedom for students	(PDF 71KB)
The nature of Liberal Students' complaints Student assessment Quality assurance University procedures to ensure fairness Conclusions

Chapter 3 - School education issues	(PDF 58KB)
Limitations of this term of reference Politicisation of school students Teaching controversial issues Current policies and structures in schools Culture wars Conclusion

Chapter 4 - A charter of academic freedom	(PDF 50KB)
Threats to academic freedom In support of a charter of rights Opposition to a statutory protection of academic freedom Conclusion

Coalition Senators’ Minority Report - The Right to Academic Freedom	(PDF 98KB)
Freedom from Academic Bias Evidence of bias The impact of bias on teaching standards and quality Bias and national self-perception A Charter of Academic Freedoms? Steps to eliminate bias and enshrine academic freedom Foreign Funding Sedition Laws & Academic Freedom

Appendix 1 - Submissions received	(PDF 11KB)

Appendix 2 - Hearings and Witnesses	(PDF 14KB)

For further information, contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone: +61 2 6277 3521

Fax: +61 2 6277 5706

Email: eewr.sen@aph.gov.au

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3521
Fax:	+61 2 6277 5706
Email:	eewr.sen@aph.gov.au