HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING ACT 1988

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTORY  

SECTION 2A  

2A   OBJECTS OF ACT  
The objects of this Act are:

(a) to support a higher education system that:

(i) is characterised by quality, diversity and equity of access; and

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

(iii) is appropriate to meet Australia's social and economic needs for a more highly educated and skilled population; and

(b) 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.