Initial CRICOS registration

Report on initial CRICOS registration of the Australian School of Business Pty Ltd

On 2 October 2024, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of the Australian School of Business Pty Ltd (ASOB). on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for a period of 5 years until 2 October 2029.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the CRICOS registration of the Australian School of Business Pty Ltd.

Condition 1:

1. By 31 July 2026, ASOB must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of ASOB'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 ASOB'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 October 2026, ASOB 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 the Australian School of Business Pty Ltd 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 revoke 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.

Registration

Report on registration of Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 16 April 2025, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education for a period of 5 years until 16 April 2030.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses offered by Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd for a period of 5 years until 16 April 2030:
  • Bachelor of Community Services
  • Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd meets the Provider Registration Standards and applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Registration

Report on registration of Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 16 April 2025, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education for a period of 5 years until 16 April 2030.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses offered by Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd for a period of 5 years until 16 April 2030:
  • Bachelor of Community Services
  • Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd meets the Provider Registration Standards and applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of UOWC Ltd

On 10 April 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of UOWC Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 9 April 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that UOWC Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of UTS College Ltd

On 10 April 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of UTS College Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 9 April 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that UTS College Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of University of Newcastle

On 10 April 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of University of Newcastle as an Australian University, for a period of 7 years until 9 April 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that University of Newcastle continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Bond University Limited

On 10 April 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Bond University Limited as an Australian University, for a period of 7 years until 9 April 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Bond University Limited continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Chisholm Institute (formerly Chisholm Institute of Technical and Further Education)

On 10 April 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Chisholm Institute (formerly Chisholm Institute of Technical and Further Education) as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 9 April 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Chisholm Institute (formerly Chisholm Institute of Technical and Further Education) 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.