Harun, Harun, and Durden, Chris (2024) Neoliberalism and sustainability of higher education in Australia. Industry and Higher Education. (In Press)

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Abstract

This paper critically examines the influence of neoliberal policies on the direction of Australian universities in recent years. By examining publicly available sources, including media, court, and parliamentary reports, we contend that the internationalization of higher education in Australia is a strategic response to these neoliberal policies, which have reduced government funding for the sector. However, the excessive application of neoliberalism in funding and cost management of universities has led to notable issues, such as a persistent decline in service quality, unfair treatment of international students, and insufficient pay for casual academics. The paper concludes with recommendations for policy improvements.

Item ID:	83865
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	2043-6858
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Copyright Information:	© The Author(s) 2024. CC BY.
Research Data:	https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/09504222241296295
Date Deposited:	23 Oct 2024 23:42
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