Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of 2 higher education courses of study in teach out mode offered by National Art School

On 17 April 2026, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses in teach out mode offered by National Art School until 31 December 2027:

• Master of Fine Art
• Graduate Diploma in Fine Art

No new enrolments are permitted in the above courses.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it considers it appropriate to permit National Art School to teach out the above courses until 31 December 2027.

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of 2 higher education courses of study in teach out mode offered by National Art School

On 17 April 2026, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses in teach out mode offered by National Art School until 31 December 2027:

• Master of Fine Art
• Graduate Diploma in Fine Art

No new enrolments are permitted in the above courses.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it considers it appropriate to permit National Art School to teach out the above courses until 31 December 2027.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Adelaide Central School of Art Incorporated

On 17 April 2026, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the Diploma of Visual Art offered by Adelaide Central School of Art Incorporated from 24 September 2027 to 12 June 2031.

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 two higher education courses of study offered by UOWC Ltd

On 11 June 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 courses offered by UOWC Ltd:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Business from 30 September 2026 to 11 June 2032
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology from 30 September 2026 to 11 June 2032

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 two higher education courses of study offered by UOWC Ltd

On 11 June 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 courses offered by UOWC Ltd:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Business from 30 September 2026 to 11 June 2032
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology from 30 September 2026 to 11 June 2032

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 a higher education course of study offered by Queensland Institute of Business and Technology

On 20 April 2026, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the course, Diploma of Educational Studies, offered by Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd from 10 September 2027 to 4 April 2029.

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.

Voluntary undertaking accepted 24 April 2026

Report on acceptance of a voluntary undertaking from Australian National University (ANU)

On 24 April 2026, TEQSA accepted a voluntary undertaking from the ANU regarding its process for recruiting its next Chancellor.

The voluntary undertaking is attached.

Main reasons for the decision

The reasons TEQSA made this decision are contained within the voluntary undertaking.

Attachment - Voluntary Undertaking

Introduction

1. TEQSA has, via a letter to the University dated 20 October 2025, raised concerns in relation to the following governance matters at the University:
   
   1. the culture of ANU's Council;
   2. whether the Council is obtaining and satisfactorily considering information needed to deliver effective governance;
   3. the adequacy and effectiveness of governance oversight by the Council, including:
      
      1. the extent to which the Council appropriately identified and addressed potential risks associated with Renew ANU;
      2. the Council's awareness or oversight of the management of conflicts of interest;
      3. findings by Professor Nixon about inflexible work practices, unfair workloads, bullying, discrimination and lack of effective systems and accountability to address these issues;
   4. uncertainty about ANU's strategic direction and operating environment, including as a result of the recognition of the need to revise previous decisions about organisational change relevant to Renew ANU, and in light of concerns about ANU's culture;
   5. the extent to which ANU's Council has effectively overseen, or shown the capacity to effectively oversee, delegated functions, including functions delegated to the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, particularly in relation to the recruitment of senior officials and council members; and
   6. the extent to which the current Council is in a position to specify the selection process for a new Vice-Chancellor, including the leadership characteristics that should focus a recruitment and selection process,

(the Governance Matters).

2. The term of the Hon Julie Bishop as Chancellor of the University is due to expire on 31 December 2026.
3. In light of the Governance Matters, the University proposes to enter into this Voluntary Undertaking (Undertaking) in order to provide a mechanism to progress arrangements for the recruitment of a Chancellor, while:
   
   1. taking measures to address TEQSA's concerns;
   2. meeting the skills and capabilities needs of the University;
   3. being sufficiently independent to meet the regulatory expectations and requirements of TEQSA, and wider community expectations of good governance in a council selection process; and
   4. incorporating the views of members of the ANU Council so as to ensure the confidence of the community of the University.
4. The University is committed to cooperating with TEQSA and addressing its concerns. This Undertaking, which was considered and approved by Council at its meeting on 20th April, is given by the University to TEQSA to formalise that commitment on this issue.
5. The University acknowledges that, should TEQSA accept this Undertaking, TEQSA intends to publish the Undertaking on the National Register of Higher Education Providers.

Voluntary Undertaking

6. The University commits to the following:
   
   1. The Council will appoint a Selection Advisory Panel (Panel).
   2. The Panel is proposed to consist of:
      
      1. an independent Chair nominated by TEQSA; and
      2. two independent experts nominated by TEQSA, who have relevant expertise and experience in higher education and in university governance;
      3. to the extent that none of the individuals nominated under clauses 6.b.i or ii are members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, an independent person who is a member of that community;
      4. two members of the ANU Council, nominated by the ANU Council, who are accepted by TEQSA in writing.
   3. The Panel will be responsible for:
      
      1. the specification of selection criteria; including the key skills, characteristics, behaviours and experiences required with regard to the Chancellor's roles and responsibilities; the weighting placed on these; and any other considerations;
      2. the specification of a merit-based and rigorous process for the recruitment of a Chancellor, which is to be provided to the Pro-Chancellor and to the CEO of TEQSA;
      3. the selection of an independent executive search and recruitment firm, to support the advertisement of the role, communication with prospective candidates, advice to the Panel and arrangements for interviews and other aspects of the selection process;
      4. shortlisting potentially suitable candidates for interview;
      5. interviewing candidates;
      6. administering such other steps necessary to assess the suitability of candidates;
      7. making a recommendation to the Council about the preferred candidate, including the terms on which the Council should consider the preferred candidate for appointment; and
      8. documenting the steps taken in relation to [i]-[vii] above in a report provided to Council and TEQSA.
   4. Within 30 days of receiving a recommendation of a preferred candidate from the Panel, the University will:
      
      1. notify TEQSA of the recommendation;
      2. provide TEQSA with minutes and papers of the Council meetings in which the recommendation was considered; and
      3. notify TEQSA that the Council proposes to appoint the candidate that is the subject of the recommendation; or, if it does not, provide written reasons why the Council proposes not to appoint the candidate.
7. The University acknowledges that, by appointing the Panel on the terms set out in this Undertaking:
   
   1. The Council may provide feedback or advice to the Panel on matters relevant to its functions (whether on its own initiative or at the Panel's request). Any feedback must be provided in writing and the Panel must maintain a record of any feedback or advice. The Panel may consider (but is not required to adopt) this feedback or advice;
   2. Without limiting clause 7a, the University is undertaking targeted engagement across the ANU community, and the outputs of that engagement will inform written advice by ANU's Council to the Panel on the role specification.
   3. The Panel may seek such feedback or advice from the University community or from such other sources as it considers necessary to perform its responsibilities. Without limitation, TEQSA and the University expect that this will include:
      
      1. Consideration of appropriate mechanisms to obtain and consider feedback from students and staff of the University;
      2. An invitation for the ANU Governance Project Working Group to make written submissions to the Panel about attributes and experience it considers relevant to the appointment of the next Chancellor.
   4. The Panel will perform its functions confidentially and Panel members will enter into written confidentiality agreements in a form acceptable to TEQSA, provided that the Panel may:
      
      1. request feedback or advice from the Council on matters relevant to its functions as referred to at [7.a] above;
      2. request feedback or advice from TEQSA or other interested parties on matters relevant to its functions, without disclosing any personal information (within the meaning of the Privacy Act 1988) about candidates;
      3. provide feedback or advice to TEQSA about the selection process, including any issues or concerns encountered.
   5. The University will engage the members of the Panel, to undertake the functions set out in this Undertaking;
   6. It agrees to meet the reasonable costs of the Panel's activities including, but not limited to:
      
      1. fees for the Panel members' time spent in performing their functions;
      2. costs of the independent executive search and recruitment firm;
      3. costs of the panel members' travel (including transport, meals and accommodation) in performing the work of the Panel;
      4. costs of any independent legal advice required to perform the Panel members' functions (on the basis that the privilege in such advice rests with the Panel members and not the University);
      5. indemnification from liability of the Panel members for good faith performance of the Panel' functions; and
      6. reasonable administrative expenses incurred by Panel members.
   7. As the Accountable Authority of the University for the purposes of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, the Council remains responsible for ensuring that any procurement of an executive search and recruitment firm, and the commitment of any relevant money for the purposes of that procurement, is consistent with ANU's obligations;
   8. Consistent with section 32 of the Australian National University Act 1991, the Council is responsible for appointing the Chancellor.

Variation

8. The University will notify TEQSA in writing if it proposes any change(s) to the terms of this Undertaking. The notification will specify the reason(s) why any change is proposed. Any variation will only be effective if it is agreed in writing by TEQSA and the University.

Period of Voluntary Undertaking

9. This undertaking comes into effect when it is executed by the University and a copy of the executed undertaking is delivered to TEQSA.
10. The undertaking will end on the later of 31 March 2027 or the date that a person has been appointed to the position of Chancellor of the University.

Registration and Accreditation

Report on registration and accreditation of Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd

On 29 April 2026, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd for registration in the Institute of Higher Education category, for a period of 5 years until 28 April 2031.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the application by Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd for the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood, for a period of 5 years until 28 April 2031.

While TEQSA has registered and accredited the applications made by Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd, TEQSA retains ongoing concerns regarding Corporate Governance, Corporate Monitoring and Accountability, Risk Management and Academic Governance. To address these concerns, TEQSA imposed under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following conditions on Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd's registration:

Condition 1: Financial Viability and Sustainability

For the first 3 years, AEEI must report to TEQSA within 90 calendar days of the end of the annual financial reporting period (unless otherwise agreed to in writing by a Director of TEQSA's regulatory operations team) if any of the following events are reported to have occurred:

1. The number of commencing and continuing students (international and domestic) and equivalent full time student load (EFTSL) falls below that projected in the sensitised forecast (submitted by AEEI in REQ09333 TEQSA Financial forecast template_Scenario 2 Sensitised Case_20260323 (WT)) by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
2. Any change (increase or decrease) in total shareholder funding as compared to the projected amounts contained in the sensitised forecast.

Where one or more of these events (listed in Condition 1 (i) or (ii)) occur, in its report to TEQSA, AEEI must include:

1. measurable actions undertaken and planned that aim to sufficiently address the issues raised by the event/s within a reasonable timeframe
2. supporting and governing body approved documents and evidence including, but not limited to, full set of management accounts, student enrolments and EFTSL numbers (actual and planned), updated marketing plan, business and financial plan, to substantiate effective management of financial viability and sustainability risks
3. if AEEI has enrolled overseas students, evidence that it holds sufficient funds in a designated account to meet its obligations under section 29(3) of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000

Condition 2: Governance Oversight

1. On 30 October 2026, (unless otherwise agreed to in writing by a Director of TEQSA's regulatory operations team) AEEI must provide a report detailing how AEEI's institutional reset has progressed and how the Governing Council are assured that actions taken have been effective including ensuring:
   
   1. appropriate systems are in place to identify institutional and sector risks to its higher education operations
   2. the risk monitoring and mitigation activities undertaken are effective and treat the underlying cause(s) of the risks
   3. the reviews undertaken by AEEI consider if reporting arrangements are sufficient to enable governing bodies to be sufficiently informed to support oversight
   4. that it has implemented an appropriate self-review system and protocol to regularly assess the effectiveness of its governance operations
   5. that the Academic Senate is appropriately oversighting the delivery and enhancement of its course of study

Additionally, TEQSA imposed under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, the following condition on the accreditation of the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood offered by Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd (AEEI):

Condition 1: Professional Accreditation

AEEI must not market or enrol any students in the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood until the course has been professionally accredited by The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Section 6.1 of Part A, in relation to Corporate Governance
2. Section 6.2 of Part A, in relation to risk management, financial viability and sustainability
3. Sections 6.3.1, 1.1, 1.3, 1.4 and 3.1.5 in terms of Academic Governance, course design and professional accreditation.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 32 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Registration and Accreditation

Report on registration and accreditation of Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd

On 29 April 2026, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd for registration in the Institute of Higher Education category, for a period of 5 years until 28 April 2031.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the application by Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd for the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood, for a period of 5 years until 28 April 2031.

While TEQSA has registered and accredited the applications made by Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd, TEQSA retains ongoing concerns regarding Corporate Governance, Corporate Monitoring and Accountability, Risk Management and Academic Governance. To address these concerns, TEQSA imposed under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following conditions on Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd's registration:

Condition 1: Financial Viability and Sustainability

For the first 3 years, AEEI must report to TEQSA within 90 calendar days of the end of the annual financial reporting period (unless otherwise agreed to in writing by a Director of TEQSA's regulatory operations team) if any of the following events are reported to have occurred:

1. The number of commencing and continuing students (international and domestic) and equivalent full time student load (EFTSL) falls below that projected in the sensitised forecast (submitted by AEEI in REQ09333 TEQSA Financial forecast template_Scenario 2 Sensitised Case_20260323 (WT)) by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
2. Any change (increase or decrease) in total shareholder funding as compared to the projected amounts contained in the sensitised forecast.

Where one or more of these events (listed in Condition 1 (i) or (ii)) occur, in its report to TEQSA, AEEI must include:

1. measurable actions undertaken and planned that aim to sufficiently address the issues raised by the event/s within a reasonable timeframe
2. supporting and governing body approved documents and evidence including, but not limited to, full set of management accounts, student enrolments and EFTSL numbers (actual and planned), updated marketing plan, business and financial plan, to substantiate effective management of financial viability and sustainability risks
3. if AEEI has enrolled overseas students, evidence that it holds sufficient funds in a designated account to meet its obligations under section 29(3) of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000

Condition 2: Governance Oversight

1. On 30 October 2026, (unless otherwise agreed to in writing by a Director of TEQSA's regulatory operations team) AEEI must provide a report detailing how AEEI's institutional reset has progressed and how the Governing Council are assured that actions taken have been effective including ensuring:
   
   1. appropriate systems are in place to identify institutional and sector risks to its higher education operations
   2. the risk monitoring and mitigation activities undertaken are effective and treat the underlying cause(s) of the risks
   3. the reviews undertaken by AEEI consider if reporting arrangements are sufficient to enable governing bodies to be sufficiently informed to support oversight
   4. that it has implemented an appropriate self-review system and protocol to regularly assess the effectiveness of its governance operations
   5. that the Academic Senate is appropriately oversighting the delivery and enhancement of its course of study

Additionally, TEQSA imposed under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, the following condition on the accreditation of the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood offered by Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd (AEEI):

Condition 1: Professional Accreditation

AEEI must not market or enrol any students in the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood until the course has been professionally accredited by The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Section 6.1 of Part A, in relation to Corporate Governance
2. Section 6.2 of Part A, in relation to risk management, financial viability and sustainability
3. Sections 6.3.1, 1.1, 1.3, 1.4 and 3.1.5 in terms of Academic Governance, course design and professional accreditation.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 32 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.