The Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) has commenced interim operation to manage Australia’s tertiary education system and ensure future skills needs in the sector are met.
The establishment of the ATEC is a pivotal step forward in setting up Australia’s tertiary education system for the future and was a key recommendation of the Australian Universities Accord.
Leading the interim ATEC will be the interim Chief Commissioner, Professor Mary O’Kane AC and interim First Nations Commissioner Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO. They will be supported by Jobs and Skills Australia Commissioner Professor Barney Glover AO.
The interim ATEC will focus on:
- driving a joined-up tertiary system
- determining allocations for the new Managed Growth Funding system
- implementing Needs-based Funding as part of the core funding model
- negotiating Mission-based Compacts to support a diverse, responsive, and high-performing sector.
The ATEC is intended to be fully operational by 2026, subject to the passage of legislation.
To find out more, visit ATEC.gov.au.