Western Australia to examine a possible three-university merger
The state government commissioned a business case on a possible UWA, Curtin and Murdoch merger and appointed a steering committee; no decision has been made.
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Western Australia’s government said on October 11 that it will prepare a business case on a possible merger of the University of Western Australia, Curtin University and Murdoch University. The state Department of the Premier and Cabinet will lead the work, with university and student representatives and industry, research and finance expertise on a steering committee.
The government said the review will examine the potential merger’s costs, benefits, funding and transition arrangements. The completed business case will go to government before a final decision is made, so the announcement does not approve a merger. The statement also identifies possible accompanying reforms focused on student outcomes, work placements and support for research commercialisation.
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Business-case review announced
The state government’s step to examine a possible merger of three universities.
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Business case for three universities announced
Western Australia will examine the possible costs and benefits of combining UWA, Curtin and Murdoch; a final decision will follow the review.
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The committee appointment and commissioning of a business case come from the Western Australian Government’s October 11, 2026 statement. The possible merger remains a proposal, not an approved transaction.
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