The Australian government's intention of reintroducing fees for second and higher degrees in tertiary educational institutions is examined. It is suggested that this policy is short-sighted and socially destructive, and that its financial value is trivial. (MLW)

In contrast to the most commonly suggested approaches to equalizing access to higher education in Australia, either permanently abolishing fees or reinstating fees, the most equitable solution would be to spend comparable amounts on all forms of postsecondary education and training, spreading resources to a broader range of programs and…

The so-called binary system of postsecondary education in Australia, a subject of recent criticism, is found to be less a matter of concern than the related funding issues and concern for equitable support of all sectors. (MSE)

Consideration of a wide variety of options in maximizing income and controlling expenditures is recommended for Australian universities. Although marketing, fund raising, investment, and other income-producers are possibilities, tight control of expenditures is seen as the most effective retrenchment strategy. (MSE)

Two important and far-reaching decisions by the Australian Commonwealth Government with regard to its future policies on education are discussed. The future of Commonwealth involvement in education, funding for tertiary education, the introduction of tuition fees in universities, and the rationalization of single-purpose teacher education are…

Some problems and solutions of "steady state" or nongrowth higher education institutions are considered, such as accountability, lack of funds, and lack of staff mobility. Possible remedies discussed are early retirement, fractional appointments, retrenchment, retraining, flexible ranking, and protected positions. (MLW)

The simple abolition of university fees in Australia has failed to meet its stated objective of equalizing access to higher education and should be reinstated, with financial assistance available to qualified students unable to pay. (MSE)

Many of the phenomena that have affected tertiary education in Canada during the last two decades and that may be identified in Australia are examined. Two issues that need to be addressed are: restructuring of institutions with declining constituency and accommodating new student populations. (MLW)