Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
Information relating to the Australian higher education sector, including policies:
The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR)
Developing a national innovation system that drives knowledge creation, cutting edge science and research, international competitiveness and greater productivity.
Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
Guides institutions and researchers in responsible research practices. Other useful links:
Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes
The principles set out in the Code are for the guidance of investigators, teachers, institutions, Animal Ethics Committees (AECs) and all people involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
The Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Initiative
The Australian Research Council (ARC) is a statutory authority within the Australian Government's Innovation, Industry, Science and Research portfolio, and coordinates the ERA Initiative.
The Group of Eight (Go8) is a coalition of leading Australian universities, intensive in research and comprehensive in general and professional education.
Universities Australia is the industry peak body representing Australia's 39 universities in the public interest, both nationally and internationally.
Benchmarking: a manual for Australian universities
This 2000 report identifies the most important aspects of contemporary university life in changing times and it finds ways of benchmarking them.