Cathy McGowan (Indi, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister, but I would begin by saying that people in rural Australia actually care about regional higher education. As the Prime Minister knows, our universities play a pivotal role in economic, social and cultural development. They drive our workforce development, they support our population retention and they stimulate innovation. The universities in my electorate, Charles Sturt and La Trobe, together with the Regional Universities Network, have grave concerns about the impact of the government's proposed higher education reform package. They tell me that this package puts at risk their capacity to drive excellence in research and innovation and their ability to deliver quality teaching and learning outcomes—and I share their fears. I'm asking, Prime Minister: can you commit—

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The member for Indi will resume her seat. Unfortunately, there was no question within that 45 seconds.