Question regarding Raffles Education Corporation withdrawing from setting up a campus in Midland and the Minister's plans to support public universities establishing a presence there to address tertiary education access disparity.

AnsweredQoN 3737Legislative Council
Asked
22 March 2011
Portfolio
Education

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I refer to media reports surrounding the Raffles Education Corporation’s decision to withdraw their bid to set up a campus in the old Midland workshops, and ask -
(1) Has the City of Swan been formally notified of this decision?
(2) Has the Minister offered support to any of Western Australia’s public Universities to set up a campus in the old Midland workshops?
(3) If yes to (2), which Universities and which potential courses have been discussed?
(4) If yes to (2), what support has the Minister offered?
(5) If no to (2), will the Minister commence these conversations as a matter of urgency, recognising the disparity in access to tertiary education for students in the Eastern Suburbs?

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Answered
17 May 2011
Responded by
Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Education
Response time
56 days
Please note that Raffles Education Corporation (REC) withdrew its application to establish a University College in Western Australia in accordance with the National Protocols as set out under the
Higher Education Act 2004
.
(1) I am not privy to discussions between REC and the City of Swan.
(2)-(5) General discussions have commenced with local universities. The Government would like to see more opportunities for tertiary study in Midland.
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