TEQSA has opened consultation on the following 3 draft documents:

• Course approval and accreditation (MS Word, 181 KB) (PDF version, 266 KB)
• Orientation and progression (MS Word, 186 KB) (PDF version, 273 KB)
• Qualifications and certification (MS Word, 219 KB) (PDF version, 271 KB)

This consultation closes at 5:00pm (AEST) on Friday 22 August 2025.

You can submit feedback to consultation@teqsa.gov.au. Submissions in Microsoft Word or PDF format are preferred.

This consultation supports TEQSA’s work to improve the efficiency of our regulatory operations and support greater self-assurance within the higher education sector by continuing to enhance our suite of guidance notes.

On 1 April 2025, TEQSA implemented a new centralised enquiries approach through our Enquiries Management team. The team has now marked more than 100 days in operation. They are the dedicated first point of contact for all new provider enquiries. 

TEQSA's Enquiries Management team can be contacted:

• on the dedicated website page
• by email at providerenquiries@teqsa.gov.au
• or by phone on 1300 739 585.

The recording of TEQSA Talks #2, 2025, held on 24 July is now available.

The webinar featured a panel of:

• TEQSA Chief Commissioner, Prof Kerri-Lee Krause
• Regulatory Operations Executive Director, Ms Jen Bahen
• Higher Education Integrity Unit Acting Director, Dr Lenka Ucnik.

The recording of July’s webinar, along with all other previous TEQSA Talks webinars, is available on the TEQSA Talks webinar series webpage.

While you’re there, register for the next TEQSA Talks webinar which will be held on Wednesday 24 September 2025, at 2pm (AEST).

To celebrate the launch of the TEQSA 2025 Conference and the release of this year’s fantastic program, early bird tickets are available until 11:59pm on Friday 19 September (AEST).

This is your only opportunity to secure your attendance at a discounted price.

• Register for your early bird tickets today

Our 9th annual conference on Wednesday 19 November will focus on the theme of Trust, Transparency, Transformation.

This year, we're delighted to welcome distinguished speakers including Liz Hughes, CEO of the National Institute of Dramatic Art, as our Master of Ceremonies, and our opening keynote speaker, Melinda Cilento, CEO for the Committee for Economic Development of Australia and Chair, Expert Council on University Governance.

• Visit the TEQSA 2025 Conference website for more information

On Tuesday 19 August 2025, at the Australian Financial Review Higher Education Summit, the Minister for Education announced upcoming consultation on TEQSA’s legislative framework.

A discussion paper will be released in the coming weeks. The consultation work will be led by the Department of Education. A comprehensive consultation process will ensure broad perspectives are heard from across the sector.

TEQSA will communicate more information when it is released in due course.

More information

• Strengthening university regulator's powers

TEQSA is celebrating reaching 20,000 followers on LinkedIn.

Thank you to everyone who has followed our page, shared and reacted to our posts.

We are grateful for your support in helping us keep the sector informed about our regulatory work to protect student interests and uphold the reputation, quality and integrity of Australia's higher education.

We look forward to continuing to provide you with valuable updates and sector news.

Join our community by following us on LinkedIn.

TEQSA's 2025-29 Corporate Plan, which outlines TEQSA's priorities for the next four years, is now available.

The plan details our Advancing together: Delivering enhanced regulation and quality assurance for higher education strategy which commits to maturing our regulatory model, strengthening our data and analytics capabilities and developing our workforce.

Further information

• Corporate Plan