Title: The Erosion of University Autonomy in Australia.
Abstract: In April 1 981 as part of the Review of Commonwealth Functions the Prime Minister announced the closure of the School of Engineering at Deakin University. This decision represents a watershed in the erosion of university autonomy that has been taking place over the last thirty years. The precedent has been set. At any time the Federal Government may decide to close a university department or faculty, or even a university, without prior enquiry or warning, by the use of its monetary powers. With this single action the Federal Government has immeasurably strengthened its hold over the universities. Henceforth the threat of a closure will always be there, even if it is never actually put into practice.
Publication Year: 1982
Publication Date: 1982-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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