Hon. Sophie McNeill questions the government regarding the release of the 2023 WA University Sector Review report and seeks details about the university feasibility study investigation committee, including its membership, terms of reference, and report publication. The government provides limited information, deferring decisions on report release and terms of reference.

AnsweredQoN 1268Legislative Council
Asked
10 December 2025
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Tertiary and International Education

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University of Western Australia—Merger
1268. Hon Sophie McNeill to the parliamentary
secretary representing the Minister for Tertiary and International Education:
I refer to the WA
university sector review and the response to question without notice 908 asked
by Hon Michelle Hofmann on 21 October, which referenced the "university
feasibility study investigation committee".
(1)
When will the 2023 WA University Sector Review report be publicly released?
(a)
If it is not going to be released, why not?
(2)
With regard to the university feasibility study investigation committee, can
the government please provide details on:
(a)
The membership of the committee.
(b)
Its terms of reference.
(c)
The due date for the committee's interim and final report.
(d)
Whether the government will commit to making the report public.

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I thank the member
for some notice of the question.
(1)
The release of the 2023 report is a decision for government.
(2)
The answers are:
(a)
Hon Alannah MacTiernan was the Chair. The other members were Lisa Rogers PSM
and Professor Bruce Walker AM.
(b)
Not at this time.
(c)
A due date was not set.
(d)
The government is yet to consider the report.

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