Legislative Council Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1) 55 1 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Answers to Questions University Merger University Merger The Hon. R.A. SIMMS Legislative Council University Merger In reply to the Hon. R.A. SIMMS ().6 June 2024). The Hon. K.J. MAHER Legislative Council Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Attorney-General Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector University Merger The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): The Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science has advised: The South Australian government is not concerned about any potential fall in ratings for the new Adelaide University. There might be a small diminution while the reputation of the university is built which has been accounted for in their planning. The new Adelaide University will be a member of the Group of Eight universities which brings with it a foundation of strong academic reputation and other key contributors to maintain a top 100 university position in the rankings as stated in their strategic ambition. Being a Group of Eight university will make Adelaide University very appealing to international students.