TEQSA and ASQA release Dual Sector Regulatory Strategy

TEQSA and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) have jointly released the Dual Sector Regulatory Strategy.  

The strategy responds directly to the Australian Universities Accord Final Report, which identified the need to reduce duplication and streamline regulation for Australia’s 57 dual sector providers – those delivering both vocational education and training and higher education.  

TEQSA and ASQA worked collaboratively to develop the strategy, drawing on feedback from sector stakeholders, including submissions to the Accord report.  

The strategy outlines a 3-year program of work focused on:

• improving information sharing and collaboration between the agencies
• optimising the alignment of regulatory processes and evidence requirements where practical
• supporting providers to strengthen governance and responsiveness to industry needs.

This joint measure reflects TEQSA and ASQA’s shared commitment to tertiary harmonisation and reducing administrative burden and compliance duplication for providers.  

More information is available on the Dual Sector Regulatory Strategy page.