Commonwealth Numbered Acts

TERTIARY EDUCATION COMMISSION ACT 1977 No. 25 of 1977 - SECT 8

8. (1) In the performance of its functions, the Commission may consult with
such persons, bodies and authorities as the Commission thinks necessary, and,
in the performance of its functions under this Act in respect of a matter
relating to a university or universities in a State, a college of advanced
education or colleges of advanced education in a State or a technical and
further education institution or technical and further education institutions
in a State, the Commission shall consult with the authority or authorities of
that State responsible for matters relating to universities, colleges of
advanced education or technical and further education institutions, as the
case may be, in the State.

(2) The Commission shall perform its functions with the object of promoting-

   (a)  the balanced and co-ordinated development of the provision of tertiary
        education in Australia; and

   (b)  the diversifying of opportunities for tertiary education.