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Innovation, opportunity and inclusion will be central to the success of the biggest shake-up to Higher Education in almost 15 years, according to the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN).

Doctors who live and work in rural and remote parts of Australia could save up to $70,000, and nurses almost $20,000, with legislation introduced today by the Albanese Government which will reduce or wipe their HELP debts.

Funding and initiatives delivered in tonight’s Federal Budget by Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed that higher education will be a cornerstone of Australia’s domestic and global recovery and will ready us for a successful future.

The strength of Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) members will be recognised in the Federal Budget by the Albanese Government, with the allocation of 4,461 additional Commonwealth funded university places.

The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) has a long tradition of engaging with India and, as the source of 14 per cent of ATN’s international students, now is the time to further strengthen these collaborations and partnerships and explore new opportunities.

The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) is pleased to outline our policy priorities to assist the development of the Albanese Government’s 2022-23 Budget.

The Albanese Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit has been a valuable catalyst in ensuring valuable gains in education have been and will continue to be made in Australia. The focus on secure, well-paid jobs for all Australians who want a job is important to the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) which values equity, excellence and success.

The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) is pleased that the Albanese Government has placed educational opportunity at the centre of their plans for Australia’s economic and social recovery with the announcement of an additional 20,000 university places today.

The interim report released today by the Productivity Commission – 5 year Productivity Inquiry – The Key to Prosperity – lays bare the future challenges faced by Australia’s economy. This places the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) and our students, graduates and researchers in the engine room of the nation’s economy.

The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) is at the centre of getting Australia to 1.2 million tech jobs by 2030 as outlined in the tech workforce roadmap released today by the Tech Council of Australia and the Digital Skills Organisation. ATN universities will play a vital role in educating, upskilling and reskilling 650,000 new tech workers from Australia and abroad.