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The existence of regional universities offers students in the regions the opportunity to study within easy access of their families and support structures. The opportunities and the employment these institutions create help to keep the regions alive. Some have suggested that regional universities should be teaching only institutions, or outposts of metropolitan universities. There are equally strong views advocating that research is essential in the regions, as is the maintenance of independence of such institutions so that regional focus and benefits can be assured. A downgrading by stealth or neglect of universities in regional and rural Australia would be economically disastrous, politically problematic to any party seeking government in this country and counter the bipartisan pursuit of equity through education that has traditionally characterised and inspired Australian advances.

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