Copyright Modernisation Consultation Response

3 July 2018

ºÚÁÏÍø's response to the Department of Communication and the Arts’ Copyright modernisation consultation paper regarding options for important reforms to the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). 

Inquiry into Funding Australia's Research

2 July 2018

In May 2018 the Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training adopted an inquiry in Funding Australia’s Research referred by the Minister for Education and Training.

Extending the Safe Harbour copyright scheme in Australia

28 June 2018

ºÚÁÏÍø welcomes changes to Australia’s copyright laws introduced by the which passed both houses of Parliament on the 27th June 2018. The Bill will extend  in the Copyright Act to the disability, education, library, archive and cultural sectors.

June update - ºÚÁÏÍø's Fair, affordable & open access to knowledge Program

20 June 2018

Four of the five projects launched under ºÚÁÏÍø’s Fair, Affordable and Open Access to Knowledge Program have now commenced.  This post provides an update on the current status of the four projects as of June 2018. Any questions can be directed to Jill Benn (UWA) the Program Director.

Introducing the 2018 ºÚÁÏÍø Website

ºÚÁÏÍø website launch
16 June 2018

Welcome to the new ºÚÁÏÍø website! Read this article to find out more about the new website and how we are handling the launch.

Australian Qualifications Framework Review 2018

15 June 2018

In the 2017-18 budget, the Australian Government announced a review of the AQF, which is expected to be completed by mid 2019. The review will ensure that the AQF continues to meet the needs of students, employers, education providers and the wider community. Recently (June 2018) a contextual research review of AQF use has been released.

ARC releases new code of research conduct

15 June 2018

On the 14th June 2018 the ARC released the new Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018 and the and Guide to Managing Potential Breaches of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research

Research Publications Repository Survey Report 2017

8 January 2018

This report presents the results of ºÚÁÏÍø's 2017 research publication repositories (RPR) survey.

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ºÚÁÏÍø Achievement Award 2017 call for nominations

20 November 2017

Nominations for the 2017 ºÚÁÏÍø Achievement Award are open until 27th November.

Future Proof: Protecting Australians Through Education and Skills

26 October 2017

In October 2017 the Business Council of Australia (BCA) launched the discussion paper Future Proof: Protecting Australians Through Education and Skills.

The Digital Economy: Opening Up The Conversation

17 September 2017

In November 2017 the Australian Government announced that it would develop a national Digital Economy Strategy. The strategy was released in December 2018, this post contains information about the strategy and ºÚÁÏÍø's response.

2017 October 19 Canberra Digital Directions 2017 'The User Experience'.

6 September 2017

Organised by the National Film & Sound Archive of Australia, National Archives of Australia (NAA) and National Library of Australia (NLA)

Connect OER Annual Report, 2016-2017

6 September 2017

"Connect OER is a platform to share and discover information about Open Educational Resources (OER) activities at campuses across North America."  Washington, DC: SPARC. (US)

Review of Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies

26 August 2017

The Bureau of Communications and Arts Research (BCAR) will undertake this review in consultation with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).  The BCAR has released a discussion paper for stakeholder feedback. The BCAR intends to release a draft report in late 2017 and provide a final report to Government in 2018.  We are seeking feedback on the extent to which the current Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies promotes fair and efficient outcomes for both members and licensees of copyright collecting societies in Australia.

Review of Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies

25 August 2017

The Bureau of Communications and Arts Research (BCAR) will undertake this review in consultation with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The BCAR are seeking feedback on the extent to which the current Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies promotes fair and efficient outcomes for both members and licensees of copyright collecting societies in Australia. The BCAR intends to release a draft report in late 2017 and provide a final report to Government in 2018. 

ºÚÁÏÍø statement on the RespectNowAlways campaign, against sexual assault and harassment on university campuses

23 August 2017

Respect Now Always Media Release

9 August 2017

ºÚÁÏÍø has released a statement re-affirming its commitment to the  campaign and to take action against sexual assault and harassment. Release of this statment coincided with the launch of a report  by the Australian Human Rights Commission.

ºÚÁÏÍø and Taylor & Francis reach landmark agreement

28 July 2017

All ANZ universities gain access to Taylor & Francis Group journals in landmark agreement.

Higher Education Standards Panel’s (HESP's) Discussion Paper on Improving Completion, Retention and Success in Higher Education

9 June 2017

The discussion paper poses a number of questions and flags new ideas for further discussion with Australia’s higher education community about the issues of retention, completion and success. Submission's to the HESP were open until the 7th July 2017. The HESP intends to follow up with a series of public consultations.

Inquiry into the Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment

11 May 2017

Senate referred the Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (A More Sustainable, Responsive and Transparent Higher Education System) Bill 2017 to the standing committee on Education and Employment for inquiry. The Bill implements higher education reforms which were announced in relation to the 2017 Australian Government budget on 9 May. Responses were accepted until 9 June.

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