Ai Group's Centre for Education and Training has responded to the Australian Universities Accord Panel Discussion Paper with a number of opportunities that will improve and align the skills and knowledge developed for the changing needs of the economy and society. Increased collaboration between industry and universities is positioned as an underlying theme to drive the changes needed and oversee progress. Cornerstones include:

• a cohesive and connected tertiary education system
• a new qualifications framework that fully implements the AQF review recommendations
• a work-based learning paradigm