In 2008, the Government launched a major review to examine the future direction of the higher education sector, its fitness for purpose in meeting the needs of the Australian community and economy, and options for reform. The review was conducted by an independent expert panel, led by Emeritus Professor Denise Bradley AC. The panel reported its findings to the Government in the Review of Australian Higher Education (the Review) in December 2008. The Review made 46 recommendations to reshape Australia’s higher education system.