Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

Well, I thought you said that the attitude of the vice-chancellors could be easily dismissed. So I will draw your attention to what the Group of Eight vice-chancellors are saying, as I am sure you will appreciate their comments. Professor Alan Robson, chair of the Group of Eight and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Western Australia stated:

The Federal Opposition should pass legislation before the Senate designed to allow Australian universities to decide the governance structures that best suit their circumstances.