Withdrawal of registration

Report on application to withdraw registration by The Australian Council for Educational Research Limited

On 13 October 2021, TEQSA granted, under section 43 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application from The Australian Council for Educational Research Limited to withdraw its registration as an Institute of Higher Education, with effect from 31 October 2022.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that The Australian Council for Educational Research Limited has ensured the appropriate teach out of its higher education courses of study prior to withdrawing its registration.

Variation of registration condition

Report on the variation of a condition imposed on registration of Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd

On 13 October 2021 TEQSA varied, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the registration of the Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd (refer public report of 25 September 2019).

Varied to:

The Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd must not commence delivery of the Bachelor of International Business until it satisfies TEQSA that it has appointed a suitably qualified Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of International Business.

Original Condition:

AIBI Higher Education Pty Ltd (AIBI HE) must not enrol students in, or commence delivery of, the Bachelor of International Business or the Bachelor of Business (Enterprise Management Systems) until AIBI HE satisfies TEQSA that it has appointed suitably qualified academic leaders, engaged to teach and provide academic leadership, namely, two Program Coordinators for the Bachelor of International Business and the Bachelor of Business (Enterprise Management Systems). TEQSA will notify AIBI HE in writing when this condition has been met and the provider can enrol students in these courses.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that the varied condition more appropriately reflects TEQSA's residual concerns and AIBI's progress in securing staffing arrangements.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd

On 20 October 2021, 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 The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 20 October 2028:

• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Business

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) 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 The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd

On 20 October 2021, 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 The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 20 October 2028:

• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Business

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) 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 The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd

On 20 October 2021, 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 The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 20 October 2028:

• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Business

Main reasons for the decision

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

Extension of registration period

Report on extension of registration of La Trobe University

On 27 October 2021, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of La Trobe University from 28 September 2023 to 28 September 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 registration period

Report on extension of registration of Governance Institute of Australia Ltd

On 27 October 2021, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Governance Institute of Australia Ltd (formerly Chartered Secretaries Australia Ltd) from 26 May 2023 to 26 May 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 registration period

Report on extension of registration of University of Western Australia

On 27 October 2021, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of University of Western Australia from 14 April 2023 to 14 April 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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 registration period

Report on extension of registration of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

On 28 October 2021, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology from 4 August 2023 to 4 August 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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.