Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 2 higher education courses of study offered by Campion Institute Limited

On 24 February 2025, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following 2 courses offered by Campion Institute Limited:

• Diploma of Liberal Arts - Foundations of the Western Tradition from 12 December 2024 to 30 June 2026
• Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts from 11 June 2025 to 30 June 2026

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 2 higher education courses of study offered by Campion Institute Limited

On 24 February 2025, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following 2 courses offered by Campion Institute Limited:

• Diploma of Liberal Arts - Foundations of the Western Tradition from 12 December 2024 to 30 June 2026
• Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts from 11 June 2025 to 30 June 2026

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)

On 5 March 2025, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Melbourne Institute of TAFE) as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 5 March 2032.
• revoked, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the 3 Conditions imposed on the registration of Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Melbourne Institute of TAFE).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Melbourne Institute of TAFE) continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)

On 5 March 2025, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Melbourne Institute of TAFE) as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 5 March 2032.
• revoked, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the 3 Conditions imposed on the registration of Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Melbourne Institute of TAFE).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Melbourne Institute of TAFE) continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd

On 29 April 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 29 April 2032:

• Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd

On 29 April 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 29 April 2032:

• Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd

On 29 April 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 29 April 2032:

• Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Initial CRICOS registration

Report on initial CRICOS registration of Kingsford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 9 April 2025, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of Kingsford Institute of Higher Education (KIHE) on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for a period of 4 years until 11 November 2029 to align with its TEQSA registration.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the CRICOS registration of Kingsford Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd.

Condition 1:

1. By 28 February 2027, KIHE must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of KIHE's first year of delivery to overseas students. The expert and terms of reference for this review must be approved by TEQSA. The review should assess the effectiveness of the implementation of KIHE's policies and procedures in ensuring:
   
   1. responsible recruitment of overseas students
   2. its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students
   3. adequate monitoring and support of overseas students.
2. By 31 May 2027, KIHE must provide TEQSA evidence of consideration of the review report, and any actions in response to the report, by its relevant governing bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the risk that KIHE may not comply, or continue to comply with, the following objectives of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018:

• recruit responsibly by ensuring students are appropriately qualified and sufficiently informed for their chosen course (Standard 2)
• ensure that its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students (Standard 4)
• assist overseas students adjust to study and life in Australia (Standard 6)
• safeguard the integrity of Australia's migration laws (Standard 8)
• appropriately manage overseas student enrolment, monitoring and reporting (Standard 9)

Application to withdraw decision

In accordance with section 10B(1)(b) of the ESOS Act, TEQSA may vary or remove a condition imposed on the registration of a registered provider at any time. TEQSA will consider any application by a provider for variation or revocation of a condition.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 01 May 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following course offered by Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 01 May 2032:

• Master of Teaching ((Early Childhood)(Birth to Five))

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Crown Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd for accreditation meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.