Independent Review Report & Recommendations Update

Council noted Professor Drews report 'The Advantages and Disadvantages of Amalgamation and Federation Council’s Financial Sustainability' and recommendations at the November Council Meeting.

The report was commissioned by Council in June 2023, and after an expression of interest process, Council awarded a contract to the University of Newcastle, led by Professor Joseph Drew, to complete this work. The process commenced in July and has now finalised.

Council resolved to receive further reports regarding the consideration of implementation of the recommendations.

Download the report and recommendations from this page.