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The Group Of Eight Limited
LargeEnriched
Revenue
$3.4M
Total Assets
$2.2M
Staff FTE
9
About
The Group of Eight (Go8) is a coalition of Australia's leading research-intensive universities. It focuses on promoting excellence in education and research, and influencing national policy through advocacy and reports to benefit the Australian economy and society.
Programs (4)
Future Research Leaders Program
A program designed to develop future leaders in research.
Debate@Go8 Podcast Series
A podcast series featuring discussions with experts on various topics, including research and critical resources.
Approved Foundation Courses
Information and resources related to foundation courses approved by Go8 universities.
Credit Transfer
Information and guidelines regarding credit transfer processes for students.
Outcomes
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Economic impact per three international students: $1 million
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Jobs supported by every Go8 job: Over twice as many jobs in the Australian economy
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Benefits to private sector per $1 of Go8 research income: Almost $10
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Contribution to nation's education exports each year: $17.98 Billion
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Contribution to the economy from employment and services each year: Almost $19 billion
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Contribution of Go8 research activity to the economy each year: $24.5 Billion
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Total economic impact each year: $66.4 Billion
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Goal to lift Australia's R&D intensity to 3% of GDP: By 2035 through policy reforms
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $3.4M | $3.6M | $2.2M | 9 FTE |
| FY2022 | $3.0M | $2.9M | $1.9M | 7 FTE |
| FY2021 | $2.7M | $2.6M | $2.0M | 7 FTE |
| FY2020 | $3.5M | $3.1M | $1.9M | 7 FTE |
| FY2019 | $3.3M | $3.6M | $1.3M | 8 FTE |
| FY2018 | $3.3M | $3.4M | $1.4M | 12 FTE |
| FY2017 | $3.3M | $3.3M | $1.3M | 12 FTE |
| 7yr history | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | |||
Focus Areas
Education
Beneficiaries
Adults
Domains
educationresearchpolicy & advocacy
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Enrichment: medium
Last enriched: 8 May 2026
Registered: 3 December 2012
Latest financials: FY2023
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