Call for creation of teaching-focused universities in Australia

Looking at some Universities the income and 'profit' from putting as many 'bums on seats' as possible through taught degrees already seems to be the preferred trading model, with any research being an afterthought if considered at all. Certainly some left-wing groups who seek to control the academe and academics freedom would prefer to be able to 'teach' their propaganda without the deep thinking and questioning research academics were once known for, though most now tow the 'correct' ideological line through fear of complaint and 'bandwagoning' (anti) social media not just enables but drives, rather than raise their heads above the parapet.

My take is: 1. The categorization of HE institutions into three main kinds of institutions: Teaching institutions (TIs), Teaching-cum-research institutions (TRIs); and Research-focused institutions (RIs) is right, obvious, so essential for overall national development and prosperity as each is focused on one primary function supported by remaining others two. But teaching remains more or less a common component for all teachers (faculty) irrespective of the said types of institutes. 2. Any University Act defines approved Principal to AP, Librarian and many more officiating in the university as "teacher". 3. There is no denying that inclusion of research in API (Academic Performance Index as defined in India) has diverted the faculty focus from teaching giving undue focus/importance to research for in CAS (Career Advancemnet Scheme in India) PhD qualification is linked with faculty salary. 4. Is it really necessary to possess Ph D degree for teaching UG/PG classes? I sincerely think it is not. 5. In short, salary be linked with job performance at any faculty level (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor) and not merely to degrees, i.e. an experienced PG faculty needs to get, if found eligible otherwise, the same salary as that of Associate Professor and Professor. As per AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) CAS provisions 75% posts of Professors are reserved for Assistant Professors. AICTE can suitably amend the existing recruitment/CAS norms based on the type of institute, linked with job performance, without any faculty salary structure discrimination. 6. Promotion is not a matter of right, however.