Dr 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

Opinion

Australia can’t afford not to protect investment in tertiary education

4 April 2021

The Age: Australia’s investment in tertiary education, and the benefits it delivers, is at risk because of the pandemic.

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Reports

Stepping up: New report maps preschool policies & progress in Australia

17 February 2021

In the context of persistent educational inequality, this report explores preschool policies, enrolments and costs around Australia, finding reform is urgently needed.

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Opinion

2021 is the year Australia’s international student crisis really bites

14 January 2021

The Conversation: While much of the economy is in post-pandemic recovery, the international education sector continues to decline and is yet to reach its lowest point.

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