The legislation will seek to provide a comprehensive governance, performance and accountability framework to safeguard Exchequer investment in the sector and ensure accountability in the system. The legislation will also include provisions for strategic planning for tertiary education, engagement with students, equity of access and participation in the higher education sector, lifelong learning and the collection of data for advice, planning and research. It will also aim to promote and safeguard the interests of students and advance equality, diversity and inclusion in higher education.