Information about the Inquiry
The Senate has referred to its Education, Employment
and Workplace Relations Committee an inquiry into academic freedom in
schools, universities and other higher education institutes. The committee
was due to report by 11 November 2008.
This has been extended to 4 December 2008.
The terms of reference include consideration of
intellectual diversity, indication of ideological, political or cultural
prejudice in regard to teaching content and conduct. The committee has
also been asked to consider the need for a charter of academic freedoms.
Submissions for this inquiry close on 15 August
2008.
NOTE: This inquiry will be trialling the new Senate Committee Online Submission System. Submitters to this inquiry are encouraged to use the system to provide their submissions. This secure system can be accessed at: https://senate.aph.gov.au/submissions
If you have any questions or experience any problems using this system please contact the Senate Web Administrator at: web.senate@aph.gov.au
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Further
information on the inquiry can be obtained from the committee secretary on
02 6277 3520.
For further information, contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia