The Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) is the independent steward for Australia's higher education system.
Established in 2026, ATEC provides strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the higher education sector delivers on the government's commitment to lift tertiary education attainment to 80 per cent of working-aged people by 2050 while raising equity participation and outcomes. We work collaboratively with universities, vocational education and training (VET) providers, governments, students and industry to drive reform across the sector.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Act 2026
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
5
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No, but noted in parent's annual report
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Classification
B. Secondary statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Commission
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
GPO Box 9880
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner | Mr. David Coltman | 1 July 2026 | 30 June 2029 |
| Commissioner | The Hon. Fiona Nash | 1 July 2026 | 30 June 2029 |
| Commissioner | Prof. Stephen Duckett AM | 1 July 2026 | 30 June 2029 |
| Chief Commissioner | Prof. Barney Glover AO | 1 July 2026 | 30 June 2031 |
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