Annual report

Significant issues and trends

The significant issues and trends for the University in 2014.

Effects of economic and other factors

Volatile investment markets returned higher than budget results for the University’s investment funds in 2014. Student intake has continued to increase and overall is up on the prior year. The softening Australian dollar has provided support for international student market competitiveness.

The impact of legislation

There has been no change in written laws or significant judicial decisions affecting the University’s operations in 2014.

The impact of litigation

There have been no legal proceedings involving the University in 2014, underway or forthcoming, which had or could have a material impact on the University’s operations.