ABC Online | Universities that constantly demand funding 'petulant toddlers', Education Minister says ABC Online Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham has likened higher education providers constantly demanding more funding for the sector to "petulant toddlers". Key points: Senator Birmingham says some higher-education consultation has seen universities ... Simon Birmingham slams univerities over subsidy exploitation Simon Birmingham: universities need to stop acting like 'petulant toddlers' and accept change Education Minister Simon Birmingham admits the government drives universities to put students in courses with no jobs |