Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd

On 19 February 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 19 February 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that EQUALS International (Aust) Pty 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 Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd

On 19 February 2025, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education for 7 years until 19 February 2032.
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following conditions on the registration of Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd (AIBI):

Condition 1: Financial viability and sustainability

By 31 May 2025, AIBI must provide the following documents to TEQSA to demonstrate AIBI's financial standing has been sufficiently monitored by the Board of Directors:

1. AIBI's EFTSL and financial projections for the remainder of the 2025 financial year and subsequent 4 financial years
2. evidence showing:
   
   1. the financial capacity and sufficiency of back up resources of the ultimate beneficial owners to meet the terms of the Letter of Comfort and Support
   2. the Board of Directors of AIBI have assured themselves of the financial capacity of the ultimate beneficial owners to meet the terms of the Letter of Comfort and Support
   3. if the Board of Directors are not assured of the financial capacity of the ultimate beneficial owners, what contingencies it is putting in place to address the risks arising from this issue

Condition 2: Staffing

1. By 30 June 2025, AIBI must engage a suitably qualified independent reviewer to undertake a comprehensive review of the AIBI's oversight and management of staffing as required by Section 3.2 of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
2. The reviewer and the scope of the review must be approved by TEQSA. The review, in addressing the above, must consider, but is not limited to, the concerns outlined in the assessment report relating to:
   
   1. senior academic leaders, staff to student ratio, casualisation, and whether AIBI's staffing levels are sufficient to support AIBI's expansion and enrolment growth
   2. the effectiveness of AIBI's oversight and management of risks with specific regard to AIBI's staffing practices and the impact on student needs, academic outcomes and the quality of student experience.
3. By 31 December 2025, AIBI must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. a copy of the completed review report
   2. evidence that AIBI's governing body has considered the review, including any action plans to address or implement recommendations from the review
   3. evidence of progress towards implementing any agreed actions arising from the review

The conditions will cease to be in effect upon completion of all the above actions.

Main reasons for the decision

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

1. Financial viability and sustainability: TEQSA is concerned that realistic performance targets have not been established and AIBI does not have the capacity to apply sufficient financial resources (Standards 6.2.1 b and c).
2. Staffing: TEQSA is not satisfied that AIBI has effectively managed risks related to, and including, the adequacy of its staffing complement for meeting the educational needs of students (Standard 3.2.1).

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.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd

On 05 March 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 The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 05 March 2032:

• Diploma of Allied Health

Main reasons for the decision

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

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.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Asia Pacific International College Pty Ltd

On 19 February 2025, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of provider legal name as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 5 March 2032.
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the registration of Asia Pacific International College Pty Ltd.

Condition 1: Admission and Recruitment of Overseas Students

1. By 31 December 2025, APIC must engage a suitably qualified independent expert/s to undertake a review of the effectiveness of APIC's processes and mechanisms for identifying, analysing, and responding to risks regarding the recruitment, admission, and support of overseas students. The expert and terms of reference for this review must be approved by TEQSA.

   The review should assess the effectiveness of APIC's policies and procedures in ensuring it is:
   

   1. Recruiting responsibly and ensuring students are appropriately qualified for, and well-informed about, their chosen course of study
   2. Monitoring the performance of agents and taking prompt corrective action when it identifies misrepresentation or unethical conduct
   3. Implementing robust and holistic mechanisms for monitoring of student outcomes and performance and the adequacy of its support mechanisms for overseas students
2. By 31 March 2026, APIC must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. A copy of the completed expert review.
   2. Evidence that APIC's governing body has considered the review report; including any action plans to address or implement recommendations from the review.
   3. Evidence of progress towards implementing any agreed actions arising from the review.

Main reasons for the decision

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

1. Section 6.1.3 and 6.2.1e of Part A, in relation to the recruitment and admissions of overseas students.

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.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd

On 11 December 2024, TEQSA:

• renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for 7 years until 11 December 2031
• renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses offered by Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd, for 7 years until 11 December 2031:
  
  1. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Acting)
  2. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Song and Dance)
  3. Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Screen Production)

• revoked, under section 32 of TEQSA Act, Conditions 1,3, 5 and 6 imposed on the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following condition on the registration of Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd (PAE)

Condition 1. Academic governance and quality assurance

1. By 31 March 2025, PAE must engage a suitably qualified independent and external reviewer to undertake a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of PAE's academic governance.

2. The reviewer/s and the scope of review must be approved by TEQSA, and the review, in addressing the above, must consider, but is not limited to, the concerns outlined in the assessment report relating to the effectiveness of PAE's:
   
   1. mechanisms for competent academic governance and their implementation according to PAE's institutional academic governance policy framework
   2. academic oversight for designing and approving courses
   3. actions for improving performance against institutional benchmarks for academic quality and outcomes
   4. evaluation of institutional monitoring, review and improvement of academic activities
   5. policies and procedures relating to course approval, monitoring, review and improvement
3. By 31 December 2025, PAE must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. a copy of the completed review report
   2. evidence that PAE's governing body has considered the review; including any action plans to address or implement recommendations from the review
   3. evidence of progress towards implementing any agreed actions arising from the review
4. By 30 June 2026, PAE must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. evidence that PAE's governing body has reviewed the implementation of any actions arising from the comprehensive review, and the effectiveness of these actions in addressing any identified issues
   2. evidence that PAE's governing body has used the review of the effectiveness of their actions to embed continuous improvements into their routine corporate and academic governance processes

The condition will cease to be in effect upon completion of all the above actions.

Main reasons for the decision

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

1. Academic governance (Standard 6.2.1f, Standard 6.3.2c, e and g): TEQSA is not satisfied that PAE's Academic Board is effectively overseeing academic responsibilities necessary to ensure quality teaching and learning.
2. Course approval, monitoring, review and improvement (5.1.3, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.4, 5.3.7): PAE has not demonstrated that reviews of its courses involve adequate oversight by the institutional academic governance processes. The lack of evidence of regular benchmarking, external referencing and using student feedback for improvements and risk mitigation indicates deficiencies in PAE's course review processes.

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.