Senate could debate uni reforms early

The Senate may consider university deregulation a day earlier than anticipated after the procedural way for debate was cleared.

Leader of the House and Education Minister Christopher Pyne ((AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)

The fate of universities could be decided sooner than expected with a Senate committee tabling its report on the bill five days early.

The report, which recommends the higher education reforms be passed, needs to be given to the Senate before the legislation can be considered.

It was tabled on Friday, meaning debate could be brought forward to Monday.

However, the government says it still plans on leaving debate on the bill to Tuesday.