Supporting equitable and ongoing employment for researchers – $50 million annually for diversity in STEM

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $50 million annually from 2026-27 to support diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This would include funding the Office of Diversity in STEM, expanding the STEM Equity Monitor, supporting diversity programs, and evaluating current initiatives.

The proposal would be ongoing, with funding indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and including departmental expenses in the capped amount.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2026.

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Supporting equitable and ongoing employment for researchers – $50 million annually for diversity in STEM

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $50 million annually from 2026-27 to support diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This would include funding the Office of Diversity in STEM, expanding the STEM Equity Monitor, supporting diversity programs, and evaluating current initiatives.

The proposal would be ongoing, with funding indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and including departmental expenses in the capped amount.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2026.

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Supporting equitable and ongoing employment for researchers – $50 million annually for diversity in STEM

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $50 million annually from 2026-27 to support diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This would include funding the Office of Diversity in STEM, expanding the STEM Equity Monitor, supporting diversity programs, and evaluating current initiatives.

The proposal would be ongoing, with funding indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and including departmental expenses in the capped amount.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2026.

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National training centre in new energy skills

Summary of proposal

The proposal would co-fund a $40 million national training centre to reskill thousands of plumbers and gas fitters for the changing energy system. The centre, to be built in Melbourne’s west, would be delivered through a partnership between the Commonwealth Government, the Victorian Government, and the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC).

The Commonwealth contribution for this proposal would be $20 million, $15 million of which would be offset from within existing funding for the Clean Energy Training Investment Fund. 

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National training centre in new energy skills

Summary of proposal

The proposal would co-fund a $40 million national training centre to reskill thousands of plumbers and gas fitters for the changing energy system. The centre, to be built in Melbourne’s west, would be delivered through a partnership between the Commonwealth Government, the Victorian Government, and the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC).

The Commonwealth contribution for this proposal would be $20 million, $15 million of which would be offset from within existing funding for the Clean Energy Training Investment Fund. 

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National training centre in new energy skills

Summary of proposal

The proposal would co-fund a $40 million national training centre to reskill thousands of plumbers and gas fitters for the changing energy system. The centre, to be built in Melbourne’s west, would be delivered through a partnership between the Commonwealth Government, the Victorian Government, and the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC).

The Commonwealth contribution for this proposal would be $20 million, $15 million of which would be offset from within existing funding for the Clean Energy Training Investment Fund. 

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National training centre in new energy skills

Summary of proposal

The proposal would co-fund a $40 million national training centre to reskill thousands of plumbers and gas fitters for the changing energy system. The centre, to be built in Melbourne’s west, would be delivered through a partnership between the Commonwealth Government, the Victorian Government, and the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC).

The Commonwealth contribution for this proposal would be $20 million, $15 million of which would be offset from within existing funding for the Clean Energy Training Investment Fund. 

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$450 million to include inclusive education in tertiary qualifications

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $450 million over 4 years to build inclusive education into tertiary qualifications by training educators in inclusive practices and remove barriers to tertiary education for disabled people.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 4 years, include departmental funding within the capped amount and start from 1 July 2026.

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$450 million to include inclusive education in tertiary qualifications

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $450 million over 4 years to build inclusive education into tertiary qualifications by training educators in inclusive practices and remove barriers to tertiary education for disabled people.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 4 years, include departmental funding within the capped amount and start from 1 July 2026.

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Tertiary education – end the corporatisation of universities

Summary of proposal

The proposal would cap Vice-Chancellor salaries.

The proposal would be ongoing and start from 1 July 2026.

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