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The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) represents a coalition of universities who are currently in a cycle of particularly strong growth in research activity and research training. The increasing demand for research trained graduates in the higher education and research sectors and business/industry is well established. There is now evidence that under the status quo, demand for research-trained graduates will outstrip supply. This ATN position statement outlines action priorities in relation to the shape and direction of government policy needed to address key issues: an increase and improvements to Research Training Scheme funding; improvements and changes to migration policies, including additional visa categories; and clear definition of 'government' responsibilities to ensure appropriate coordination within and between government agencies.

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