Mr Hurley has expertise in tertiary education policy and international education systems.

He has worked in various research and management roles in the vocational and higher education sectors. He has a particular interest in advocating for equitable policy solutions so that the benefits of education can be shared by all.

Portfolios

Areas of expertise

  • Higher Education policy
  • Vocational education and training (VET) policy
  • Related research
  • International education systems

Contact details

+61 (3) 9919 1161
[email protected]

Author's articles

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Reports

Skills for recovery: the vocational education system we need post-COVID-19

4 August 2020

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.

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News

Humanities graduates earn more than those who study science and maths

19 June 2020

Following the Commonwealth's recently announced changes to funding rates for university courses, the Mitchell Institute's Peter Hurley analyses the employment outcomes of students studying different courses.

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Number of Australia's vulnerable children is set to double as COVID-19 takes its toll

16 June 2020

Three quarters of a million Australian children are likely to be experiencing employment stress in the family as a result of COVID-19.

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