Australian Universities Commission
AUC
1959 – 22 June 1977
Statutory commission that advised the Commonwealth on the needs of Australian universities and recommended triennial grants for their recurrent and capital funding.
How it came into existence
Established in 1959 under the Australian Universities Commission Act 1959, following the 1957 report of the Committee on Australian Universities (Murray Committee), with Sir Leslie Martin as chairman. It replaced the Universities Commission as the Commonwealth's adviser on universities.
- Advice on university matters
Legislation: Australian Universities Commission Act 1959
Changes during its life
- 13 December 1966Moved from the Prime Minister's portfolio to the new Department of Education and Science.
- 19 December 1972Moved to the new Department of Education.
How it ended
Merged into the Tertiary Education Commission on 22 June 1977, continuing as its Universities Council.
- Advice on university funding (Universities Council)
Main functions
- Advice on the balanced development of universities
- Triennial recommendations on recurrent and capital grants to universities
- Reports on university finance, enrolments and planning
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Education.
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Sources
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