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Next week, the Albanese Government is set to introduce legislation aimed at enhancing the integrity and sustainability of the international education sector. As part of this initiative, the Minister for Education will have the authority to establish maximum enrolment allocations for new international students across education providers. Key highlights of the upcoming legislation include:  📌Prevent education providers from owning education agent businesses. 📌Pause new international education provider registrations and new course offerings from existing providers for up to 12 months. 📌New providers must show a history of quality education for domestic students before enrolling international students. 📌Cancel dormant provider registrations to prevent them being used as a market entry tool by unscrupulous actors. 📌Prevent providers under serious regulatory investigation from recruiting new international students. 📌Improve the sharing of data relating to education agents. 📌In addition, the Government will prohibit agent commissions on student transfers between providers in Australia to remove incentives for unscrupulous agents and providers to ‘poach’ students. The Albanese Government is set to release a draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework, fostering sustainable growth and quality standards in collaboration with stakeholders. This initiative aims to enhance the sector's integrity, quality, and sustainability, with ongoing stakeholder consultations to refine the framework ahead of its release later this year. Minister for Education, Jason Clare, emphasises the importance of these reforms in ensuring a sector that prioritises integrity and sustainability, while Minister for Skills and Training, Brendan O’Connor, reaffirms the commitment to a safe and supportive environment for international students. Furthermore, Minister for Home Affairs, Clare O’Neil, underscores the Government's strategic approach to managing international student numbers, aligning with broader migration objectives. The draft Framework can be accessed here https://lnkd.in/g5RBQyGC For further information https://lnkd.in/dThbsZBH Do you have any questions or further assistance? Our team is here to help! 

The ASQA IQ for May 2024 is out now. 📰 Read the latest news here: https://ow.ly/4qVF50RGEKf #ASQA #VETsector

If you'd like to know how the budget will affect independent quality Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and higher education providers, please don't miss this important event.

Reminder, RTOs!

The 2024 ASQA Provider and Course Owner Survey has now been extended and is open until midnight, Sunday 19 May 2024 to give providers more time to respond during such a busy time of year. By completing this survey, you can help us understand your views and experience with us. Providers and course owners received an invitation email from ORIMA Research on 24 April 2024. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/W0If50R6r1y #ASQA #VETsector

Today, we honour the women who have influenced us, motivated us, and stood by us through every journey. Whether you are a mother, stepmother, grandmother, aunt, or mother figure, your affection and commitment illuminate the world. To every incredible mother, we extend our deepest gratitude for being a guiding star and pillar of strength to your children. Your boundless love is truly appreciated, and we are forever thankful for all that you do. Let's use this moment to express gratitude for the exceptional women in our lives who nurture, inspire, and empower us. May your day be filled with love, happiness, and treasured moments with your loved ones. Happy Mother's Day! 💐 #MothersDay #MomAppreciation #Gratitude #FamilyLove #TeamHawkeye

The Australian Government is increasing the financial capacity requirement for Student and Student Guardian visas. The increase was announced on 8 May 2024 and will apply to Student and Student Guardian visa applications lodged on or after 10 May 2024. Applications lodged before 10 May 2024 will be assessed by the Department of Home Affairs under the financial capacity requirements as at the time of application. Visa applicants who lodge applications within the first week of the changes coming into effect will be given additional time to demonstrate their capacity to meet the requirements. For more information, visit the Department of Home Affairs website: https://ow.ly/8yGR50RA15K

Registering an RTO can be complicated, frustrating, and expensive if done alone. By partnering with us, you could save money, and time, and avoid unnecessary stress. We work to ensure that you understand the obligations and repercussions involved, setting you up for success right from the start. Learn more about our RTO registration services. Get in touch with us today. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gRn345b4

Unlocking the potential of Vocational Education and Training (VET)...   The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations VET Qualification Reform aims to support workforce development and ensure a stronger, more resilient, and productive economy.   Skills Ministers have established the Qualification Reform Design Group to provide recommendations on the future of qualification design.  The Design Group proposes a new differentiated qualifications system to preserve qualifications that are working well while enabling new qualification models to serve different purposes. The proposed model:  1️⃣ Purpose 1: qualifications leading to a specific occupation (for example a licensed trade).  2️⃣ Purpose 2: qualifications to prepare learners for multiple occupations within an industry.  3️⃣ Purpose 3: qualifications that develop cross-sectoral or foundation skills and knowledge which may be applied across industries or lead to tertiary education and training pathways. This new model focuses on fast-tracking the delivery of VET qualifications that are more flexible, relevant, transferable and highly valued by industry and learners.   As a Jobs and Skills Council, the FSO will work with the Design Group to provide advice to Skills Ministers. Stay tuned for updates on the FSO’s involvement in the reform. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDUpEahG #jobsandskillscouncils #qualificationreform #vocationaltraining #skills 

Thank you to the RTOs and course owners who have completed the 2024 ASQA Provider and Course Owner survey. Your views are really important to us, so if you haven’t gotten around to it just yet, we’d really appreciate your responses as the survey closes on Monday, 13 May 2024. You will find your invitation to complete the survey in an e-mail from ORIMA Research sent on 24 April 2024. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/2X9e50R6qEA #ASQA #VETsector