HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING ACT 1988 - SECT 2A Objects of Act

HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING ACT 1988 - SECT 2A

    The objects of this Act are:

  (a)   to support a higher education system that:

  (i)   is characterised by quality, diversity and equity of access; and

  (ii)   contributes to the development of cultural and intellectual life in Australia ; and

  (iii)   is appropriate to meet Australia 's social and economic needs for a more highly educated and skilled population; and

  (b)   to strengthen Australia 's knowledge base and enhance the contribution of Australia 's research capabilities to national economic development and international competitiveness and the attainment of social goals.