Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 | Second Reading Debate

In this speech, Dr Carina Garland MP speaks in support of the Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026. The bill is part of the Albanese Government's ongoing Universities Accord reforms, which aim to expand access to higher education, remove barriers to participation, and ensure more Australians can benefit from a university education, regardless of their background or postcode. As a former university sector worker and the Federal Member for Chisholm, home to both Monash University and Deakin University, Dr Garland highlights the importance of creating more opportunities for students, supporting educational achievement, and building the skilled workforce Australia needs for the future. 🎓 Second Reading Debate 📍 House of Representatives 📅 19 August 2026 #CarinaGarland #Chisholm #UniversitiesAccord #HigherEducation #Parliament #Education #MonashUniversity #DeakinUniversity #AusPol