Higher Education Funding Act 1988

to support a higher education system that:

is characterised by quality, diversity and equity of access; and

contributes to the development of cultural and intellectual life in Australia; and

is appropriate to meet Australia’s social and economic needs for a more highly educated and skilled population; and

to strengthen Australia’s knowledge base and enhance the contribution of Australia’s research capabilities to national economic development and international competitiveness and the attainment of social goals.