The Bradley Review in Australia recommended: 'That the Australian Government commission a study to examine the feasibility of a new national university for regional areas and, if the study indicates that a new national regional university is feasible, the Australian Government provide appropriate funding for its establishment and operation'. (Recommendation 17)

On 10 March 2009, the then Deputy Prime Minister, The Honourable Julia Gillard, MP, announced that the Government would grant $2 million to Charles Sturt University and Southern Cross University to undertake such a feasibility study. This is that report...