Publications & resources

The current higher education is flawed, so what needs to happen next? 'Rethinking Tertiary Education: Building on the Work of Peter Noonan' is out Nov 7.

Migraiton levels fell during the pandemic, but in 2023 numbers are booming - with international students have led the growth of this group.

Skills shortages are making vocational education and training a prominent election issue; what are the major parties' policies?

A new report describing the persistent challenges in the VET system and priority changes needed to build on the sector’s strengths and to respond effectively in the face of COVID-19.

Australia’s total reported investment in the VET sector is at its lowest level in real terms since at least 2008.

Australia risks failing to properly provide the high-quality training for the 45% of new jobs needing VET qualifications that will be created in the next five years.

There is a need to rethink South Australia’s approach to VET for school students, in the context of a more coherent and equitable secondary curriculum.

Australia needs more people participating in VET or university studies, but trends show a smaller proportion of Australians taking up tertiary studies.

There is a stark difference between schools, VET and higher education spending in Australia, according to our research published today.

Mitchell Institute's education expenditure series provides a national picture of expenditure across each stage of learning – from the early years through to school and tertiary education.

Governments are failing to invest in education in a coherent and thoughtful way.

One of the most common arguments in the vocational education and training (VET) debate, claimed by both sides of politics and industry leaders, has been debunked.