The Education and Employment Committee will inquire into and report on matters that ensure Australia’s tertiary system can meet the needs of a future labour force focused on innovation and creativity; including the following matters:

1. The extent to which students are graduating with the skills needed for the jobs of today and of the future;

2. Matters relating to laws and regulations that may act as a barrier to education providers being able to offer qualifications that meet the needs of the new economy and fastest growing sectors;

3. Factors that discourage closer partnerships between industry; in particular small and medium enterprises, the research sector and education providers; including but not limited to: intellectual property; technology transfer; and rapid commercialisation.

4. Relationships between tertiary education entrepreneurship programs and private incubator and accelerators.

5. Other related matters that the Committee considers relevant.