Western Australia pushes three-university merger despite vice-chancellor's fierce opposition
Western Australia's Education Minister Tony Buti is pursuing a merger of three public universities—Curtin, Murdoch and UWA—despite mounting opposition. A feasibility study contained AI-generated errors, and Curtin's vice-chancellor called the plan "nonsense" that "creates problems we don't need." Buti and Premier Roger Cook say the merger will create economic benefits and improve competitiveness.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 00:14 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 00:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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