• Renewal of registration and course re-accreditation 10 December 2025

    Provider: ISN Psychology Pty Ltd

    Course: Master of Psychology (Clinical)

    Renewal of registration and course re-accreditation

    Report on renewal of registration of ISN Psychology Pty Ltd

    On 10 December 2025, TEQSA:

    • renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of ISN Psychology Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 9 December 2032.
    • renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses offered by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years to align with the renewal of registration:
      • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons)
      • Master of Psychology (Clinical)
    • revoked, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, Condition 2 on the Master of Professional Psychology course accreditation imposed by TEQSA on 27 January 2020.
    • imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, 2 conditions on the registration of ISN Psychology Pty Ltd (ISN).

      Condition1: Corporate and Academic Governance

    1. On 30 October 2026, or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-Registration, ISN must provide evidence of ongoing and regular engagement between its Governing Bodies (Board of Directors, College Council, Academic Board and their subcommittees) on the management of academic and non-academic risks, including, but not limited to evidence that the Governing Bodies have assured themselves that:
      1. ISN has appropriate systems in place to identify institutional and sector risks to its higher education operations,
      2. ISN undertakes an analysis to evaluate the identified risks and takes action to treat the underlying cause(s) of the risks as identified,
      3. ISN communicates and consults across its institution to raise awareness of the risks,
      4. ISN periodically reviews its risk management processes, to improve its risk management practices, and
      5. ISN continues to monitor and evaluate risks and treatments and reports to the Governing Bodies on their progress and efficacy.
    2. On 30 October 2026, or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-Registration, ISN must provide evidence that it is implementing an appropriate self-review system and protocol to assess the effectiveness of its governance operations, including but not limited to, whether a course of study is informed by regular interim monitoring, and student feedback is used to mitigate future risks to the quality of education provided and to guide and evaluate improvements.

    Condition 2: Policy Development and Management

    1. On 30 October 2026 or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-Registration, ISN must provide evidence of ongoing and regular engagement between its Board of Directors, College Council and Academic Board on the development and management of its policies across its higher education operations, including, but not limited to evidence that the Board of Directors have assured themselves that:
      1. ISN has appropriate systems in place to undertake a scheduled review of its policies to identify any deficiencies and areas for improvement, and where they are identified, takes action to undertake a timely process to revise its policies including obtaining and considering feedback and input from stakeholders,
      2. ISN's policies sufficiently address both institutional and sector risks to its higher education operations and ensures its policies address and respond to these risks, and
      3. ISN continues to monitor and evaluate its policies and takes action to ensure policies remain effective in managing risks to its higher education operations.
    2. On 30 October 2026, or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-registration, ISN must provide evidence that it has revised its policies to address the requirements of standards 2.2 and 2.3 of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

    Main reasons for the decision

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

    1. Standard 5.1, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 of the Threshold Standards, in relation to corporate and academic governance and the oversight and management of, institutional risks and development and management of policies.

    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.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Re-accreditation
    Decision ID
    ID5877
  • Renewal of registration and course re-accreditation 10 December 2025

    Provider: ISN Psychology Pty Ltd

    Course: Master of Professional Psychology

    Renewal of registration and course re-accreditation

    Report on renewal of registration of ISN Psychology Pty Ltd

    On 10 December 2025, TEQSA:

    • renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of ISN Psychology Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 9 December 2032.
    • renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses offered by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years to align with the renewal of registration:
      • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons)
      • Master of Psychology (Clinical)
    • revoked, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, Condition 2 on the Master of Professional Psychology course accreditation imposed by TEQSA on 27 January 2020.
    • imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, 2 conditions on the registration of ISN Psychology Pty Ltd (ISN).

      Condition1: Corporate and Academic Governance

    1. On 30 October 2026, or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-Registration, ISN must provide evidence of ongoing and regular engagement between its Governing Bodies (Board of Directors, College Council, Academic Board and their subcommittees) on the management of academic and non-academic risks, including, but not limited to evidence that the Governing Bodies have assured themselves that:
      1. ISN has appropriate systems in place to identify institutional and sector risks to its higher education operations,
      2. ISN undertakes an analysis to evaluate the identified risks and takes action to treat the underlying cause(s) of the risks as identified,
      3. ISN communicates and consults across its institution to raise awareness of the risks,
      4. ISN periodically reviews its risk management processes, to improve its risk management practices, and
      5. ISN continues to monitor and evaluate risks and treatments and reports to the Governing Bodies on their progress and efficacy.
    2. On 30 October 2026, or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-Registration, ISN must provide evidence that it is implementing an appropriate self-review system and protocol to assess the effectiveness of its governance operations, including but not limited to, whether a course of study is informed by regular interim monitoring, and student feedback is used to mitigate future risks to the quality of education provided and to guide and evaluate improvements.

    Condition 2: Policy Development and Management

    1. On 30 October 2026 or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-Registration, ISN must provide evidence of ongoing and regular engagement between its Board of Directors, College Council and Academic Board on the development and management of its policies across its higher education operations, including, but not limited to evidence that the Board of Directors have assured themselves that:
      1. ISN has appropriate systems in place to undertake a scheduled review of its policies to identify any deficiencies and areas for improvement, and where they are identified, takes action to undertake a timely process to revise its policies including obtaining and considering feedback and input from stakeholders,
      2. ISN's policies sufficiently address both institutional and sector risks to its higher education operations and ensures its policies address and respond to these risks, and
      3. ISN continues to monitor and evaluate its policies and takes action to ensure policies remain effective in managing risks to its higher education operations.
    2. On 30 October 2026, or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-registration, ISN must provide evidence that it has revised its policies to address the requirements of standards 2.2 and 2.3 of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

    Main reasons for the decision

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

    1. Standard 5.1, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 of the Threshold Standards, in relation to corporate and academic governance and the oversight and management of, institutional risks and development and management of policies.

    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.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Vary/Revoke Conditions
    Decision ID
    ID5878
  • Renewal of registration and course re-accreditation 10 December 2025

    Provider: ISN Psychology Pty Ltd

    Renewal of registration and course re-accreditation

    Report on renewal of registration of ISN Psychology Pty Ltd

    On 10 December 2025, TEQSA:

    • renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of ISN Psychology Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 9 December 2032.
    • renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses offered by ISN Psychology Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years to align with the renewal of registration:
      • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons)
      • Master of Psychology (Clinical)
    • revoked, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, Condition 2 on the Master of Professional Psychology course accreditation imposed by TEQSA on 27 January 2020.
    • imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, 2 conditions on the registration of ISN Psychology Pty Ltd (ISN).

      Condition1: Corporate and Academic Governance

    1. On 30 October 2026, or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-Registration, ISN must provide evidence of ongoing and regular engagement between its Governing Bodies (Board of Directors, College Council, Academic Board and their subcommittees) on the management of academic and non-academic risks, including, but not limited to evidence that the Governing Bodies have assured themselves that:
      1. ISN has appropriate systems in place to identify institutional and sector risks to its higher education operations,
      2. ISN undertakes an analysis to evaluate the identified risks and takes action to treat the underlying cause(s) of the risks as identified,
      3. ISN communicates and consults across its institution to raise awareness of the risks,
      4. ISN periodically reviews its risk management processes, to improve its risk management practices, and
      5. ISN continues to monitor and evaluate risks and treatments and reports to the Governing Bodies on their progress and efficacy.
    2. On 30 October 2026, or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-Registration, ISN must provide evidence that it is implementing an appropriate self-review system and protocol to assess the effectiveness of its governance operations, including but not limited to, whether a course of study is informed by regular interim monitoring, and student feedback is used to mitigate future risks to the quality of education provided and to guide and evaluate improvements.

    Condition 2: Policy Development and Management

    1. On 30 October 2026 or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-Registration, ISN must provide evidence of ongoing and regular engagement between its Board of Directors, College Council and Academic Board on the development and management of its policies across its higher education operations, including, but not limited to evidence that the Board of Directors have assured themselves that:
      1. ISN has appropriate systems in place to undertake a scheduled review of its policies to identify any deficiencies and areas for improvement, and where they are identified, takes action to undertake a timely process to revise its policies including obtaining and considering feedback and input from stakeholders,
      2. ISN's policies sufficiently address both institutional and sector risks to its higher education operations and ensures its policies address and respond to these risks, and
      3. ISN continues to monitor and evaluate its policies and takes action to ensure policies remain effective in managing risks to its higher education operations.
    2. On 30 October 2026, or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-registration, ISN must provide evidence that it has revised its policies to address the requirements of standards 2.2 and 2.3 of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

    Main reasons for the decision

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

    1. Standard 5.1, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 of the Threshold Standards, in relation to corporate and academic governance and the oversight and management of, institutional risks and development and management of policies.

    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.

    Condition
    Decision Type
    Impose Conditions
    Decision ID
    ID5879
  • Renewal of registration and course accreditation 10 December 2025

    Provider: Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd

    Renewal of registration and course accreditation

    Report on renewal of registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd

    On 10 December 2025, TEQSA:

    • renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education for 5 years to 9 December 2030.
    • renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the Bachelor of Human and Community Services offered by Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd, for 5 years to align with the renewal of registration.
    • revoked, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, Conditions 1, 2 and 5 that were imposed on the registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd on 30 November 2017.
    • imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following condition on the registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd:

    Condition 1: Corporate and academic governance, monitoring and accountability, staffing and credit

    1. By 31 March 2026, or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-registration, SCEI HE must provide TEQSA with evidence that SCEI HE's Corporate and Academic Boards have assured themselves that:
      1. SCEI HE has established clear indicators for evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of each completed action against the intended outcome stated in the SCEI HE Corporate Governance Action Plan, the SCEI HE Academic Governance Action Plan, and the SCEI HE Action Plan - HESF Domains 1, 3 and 5 submitted to TEQSA on 23 May 2025
      2. Academic staff for the Bachelor of Human and Community Services (BHCS) either hold verified qualifications that meet Standard 3.2.3c of the Threshold Standards and have skills in contemporary teaching, learning and assessment principles; or have their teaching guided and overseen by staff who meet Standard 3.2.3
      3. All staff have knowledge of contemporary developments in their discipline or field, informed by continuing scholarship or research or advances in practice, as required by Standard 3.2.3a, and
      4. Staff are providing adequate educational and academic support to, and meeting the administrative and learning needs of, students at both the Adelaide and Melbourne campuses, as required by Section 3.2 of the Threshold Standards.
    2. By 30 June 2027 or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-registration in writing, SCEI HE must provide TEQSA with evidence that:
      1. SCEI HE has used the established indicators referred to in paragraph a(i) to review and report on the effectiveness of its completed actions in relation to academic governance against the intended outcome that the action was stated in the plan to achieve, and to identify any areas for improvement
      2. SCEI HE's governing bodies have considered the reports and determined further actions to be taken to address any identified areas for improvement, including the specific steps required to implement the actions in relation to academic governance and the timeline for the actions referred to in paragraph a(i)
      3. SCEI HE has effective mechanisms in place to enable competent oversight and management of academic risks, including in relation to:
        1. low staffing levels, high rates of staff turnover or changes, and other challenges relating to staffing capacity and availability at each of SCEI HE's campuses,
        2. lack of quality oversight and control in the recruitment and development of academic staff, and their engagement with scholarship and skills in contemporary teaching,
        3. lack of coherence in processes for moderation and approval of grades,
        4. inconsistent practices in the awarding of credit and recognition of prior learning,
        5. lack of benchmarking and external referencing of policies and procedures, and
        6. student underperformance.
      4. The effective mechanisms referred to in paragraph b(iii) include:
        1. the evaluation of the effectiveness of mitigation strategies in its Risk Register
        2. the reporting of academic risks to the Academic Board and the Corporate Board and proper consideration, evaluation and addressing of the reported risks in board meetings
        3. processes for verifying and recording qualifications and skills of staff engaged in academic oversight, teaching and supervision, and
        4. the Academic Board's engagement and evaluation of the effectiveness of updated policies and procedures for addressing academic risks.

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that SCEI HE may not meet, or continue to meet Sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 5.1, 5.3, 3.2, 1.2 and Criterion B1.1 of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

    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.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Re-registration
    Decision ID
    ID5880
  • Renewal of registration and course accreditation 10 December 2025

    Provider: Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd

    Course: Bachelor of Human and Community Services (formerly Bachelor of Health and Community Services)

    Renewal of registration and course accreditation

    Report on renewal of registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd

    On 10 December 2025, TEQSA:

    • renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education for 5 years to 9 December 2030.
    • renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the Bachelor of Human and Community Services offered by Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd, for 5 years to align with the renewal of registration.
    • revoked, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, Conditions 1, 2 and 5 that were imposed on the registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd on 30 November 2017.
    • imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following condition on the registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd:

    Condition 1: Corporate and academic governance, monitoring and accountability, staffing and credit

    1. By 31 March 2026, or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-registration, SCEI HE must provide TEQSA with evidence that SCEI HE's Corporate and Academic Boards have assured themselves that:
      1. SCEI HE has established clear indicators for evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of each completed action against the intended outcome stated in the SCEI HE Corporate Governance Action Plan, the SCEI HE Academic Governance Action Plan, and the SCEI HE Action Plan - HESF Domains 1, 3 and 5 submitted to TEQSA on 23 May 2025
      2. Academic staff for the Bachelor of Human and Community Services (BHCS) either hold verified qualifications that meet Standard 3.2.3c of the Threshold Standards and have skills in contemporary teaching, learning and assessment principles; or have their teaching guided and overseen by staff who meet Standard 3.2.3
      3. All staff have knowledge of contemporary developments in their discipline or field, informed by continuing scholarship or research or advances in practice, as required by Standard 3.2.3a, and
      4. Staff are providing adequate educational and academic support to, and meeting the administrative and learning needs of, students at both the Adelaide and Melbourne campuses, as required by Section 3.2 of the Threshold Standards.
    2. By 30 June 2027 or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-registration in writing, SCEI HE must provide TEQSA with evidence that:
      1. SCEI HE has used the established indicators referred to in paragraph a(i) to review and report on the effectiveness of its completed actions in relation to academic governance against the intended outcome that the action was stated in the plan to achieve, and to identify any areas for improvement
      2. SCEI HE's governing bodies have considered the reports and determined further actions to be taken to address any identified areas for improvement, including the specific steps required to implement the actions in relation to academic governance and the timeline for the actions referred to in paragraph a(i)
      3. SCEI HE has effective mechanisms in place to enable competent oversight and management of academic risks, including in relation to:
        1. low staffing levels, high rates of staff turnover or changes, and other challenges relating to staffing capacity and availability at each of SCEI HE's campuses,
        2. lack of quality oversight and control in the recruitment and development of academic staff, and their engagement with scholarship and skills in contemporary teaching,
        3. lack of coherence in processes for moderation and approval of grades,
        4. inconsistent practices in the awarding of credit and recognition of prior learning,
        5. lack of benchmarking and external referencing of policies and procedures, and
        6. student underperformance.
      4. The effective mechanisms referred to in paragraph b(iii) include:
        1. the evaluation of the effectiveness of mitigation strategies in its Risk Register
        2. the reporting of academic risks to the Academic Board and the Corporate Board and proper consideration, evaluation and addressing of the reported risks in board meetings
        3. processes for verifying and recording qualifications and skills of staff engaged in academic oversight, teaching and supervision, and
        4. the Academic Board's engagement and evaluation of the effectiveness of updated policies and procedures for addressing academic risks.

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that SCEI HE may not meet, or continue to meet Sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 5.1, 5.3, 3.2, 1.2 and Criterion B1.1 of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

    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.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Re-accreditation
    Decision ID
    ID5881
  • Renewal of registration and course accreditation 10 December 2025

    Provider: Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd

    Renewal of registration and course accreditation

    Report on renewal of registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd

    On 10 December 2025, TEQSA:

    • renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education for 5 years to 9 December 2030.
    • renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the Bachelor of Human and Community Services offered by Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd, for 5 years to align with the renewal of registration.
    • revoked, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, Conditions 1, 2 and 5 that were imposed on the registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd on 30 November 2017.
    • imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following condition on the registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd:

    Condition 1: Corporate and academic governance, monitoring and accountability, staffing and credit

    1. By 31 March 2026, or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-registration, SCEI HE must provide TEQSA with evidence that SCEI HE's Corporate and Academic Boards have assured themselves that:
      1. SCEI HE has established clear indicators for evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of each completed action against the intended outcome stated in the SCEI HE Corporate Governance Action Plan, the SCEI HE Academic Governance Action Plan, and the SCEI HE Action Plan - HESF Domains 1, 3 and 5 submitted to TEQSA on 23 May 2025
      2. Academic staff for the Bachelor of Human and Community Services (BHCS) either hold verified qualifications that meet Standard 3.2.3c of the Threshold Standards and have skills in contemporary teaching, learning and assessment principles; or have their teaching guided and overseen by staff who meet Standard 3.2.3
      3. All staff have knowledge of contemporary developments in their discipline or field, informed by continuing scholarship or research or advances in practice, as required by Standard 3.2.3a, and
      4. Staff are providing adequate educational and academic support to, and meeting the administrative and learning needs of, students at both the Adelaide and Melbourne campuses, as required by Section 3.2 of the Threshold Standards.
    2. By 30 June 2027 or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-registration in writing, SCEI HE must provide TEQSA with evidence that:
      1. SCEI HE has used the established indicators referred to in paragraph a(i) to review and report on the effectiveness of its completed actions in relation to academic governance against the intended outcome that the action was stated in the plan to achieve, and to identify any areas for improvement
      2. SCEI HE's governing bodies have considered the reports and determined further actions to be taken to address any identified areas for improvement, including the specific steps required to implement the actions in relation to academic governance and the timeline for the actions referred to in paragraph a(i)
      3. SCEI HE has effective mechanisms in place to enable competent oversight and management of academic risks, including in relation to:
        1. low staffing levels, high rates of staff turnover or changes, and other challenges relating to staffing capacity and availability at each of SCEI HE's campuses,
        2. lack of quality oversight and control in the recruitment and development of academic staff, and their engagement with scholarship and skills in contemporary teaching,
        3. lack of coherence in processes for moderation and approval of grades,
        4. inconsistent practices in the awarding of credit and recognition of prior learning,
        5. lack of benchmarking and external referencing of policies and procedures, and
        6. student underperformance.
      4. The effective mechanisms referred to in paragraph b(iii) include:
        1. the evaluation of the effectiveness of mitigation strategies in its Risk Register
        2. the reporting of academic risks to the Academic Board and the Corporate Board and proper consideration, evaluation and addressing of the reported risks in board meetings
        3. processes for verifying and recording qualifications and skills of staff engaged in academic oversight, teaching and supervision, and
        4. the Academic Board's engagement and evaluation of the effectiveness of updated policies and procedures for addressing academic risks.

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that SCEI HE may not meet, or continue to meet Sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 5.1, 5.3, 3.2, 1.2 and Criterion B1.1 of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

    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.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Vary/Revoke Conditions
    Decision ID
    ID5882
  • Renewal of registration and course accreditation 10 December 2025

    Provider: Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd

    Renewal of registration and course accreditation

    Report on renewal of registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd

    On 10 December 2025, TEQSA:

    • renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education for 5 years to 9 December 2030.
    • renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the Bachelor of Human and Community Services offered by Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd, for 5 years to align with the renewal of registration.
    • revoked, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, Conditions 1, 2 and 5 that were imposed on the registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd on 30 November 2017.
    • imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following condition on the registration of Southern Cross Education Institute (Higher Education) Pty Ltd:

    Condition 1: Corporate and academic governance, monitoring and accountability, staffing and credit

    1. By 31 March 2026, or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-registration, SCEI HE must provide TEQSA with evidence that SCEI HE's Corporate and Academic Boards have assured themselves that:
      1. SCEI HE has established clear indicators for evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of each completed action against the intended outcome stated in the SCEI HE Corporate Governance Action Plan, the SCEI HE Academic Governance Action Plan, and the SCEI HE Action Plan - HESF Domains 1, 3 and 5 submitted to TEQSA on 23 May 2025
      2. Academic staff for the Bachelor of Human and Community Services (BHCS) either hold verified qualifications that meet Standard 3.2.3c of the Threshold Standards and have skills in contemporary teaching, learning and assessment principles; or have their teaching guided and overseen by staff who meet Standard 3.2.3
      3. All staff have knowledge of contemporary developments in their discipline or field, informed by continuing scholarship or research or advances in practice, as required by Standard 3.2.3a, and
      4. Staff are providing adequate educational and academic support to, and meeting the administrative and learning needs of, students at both the Adelaide and Melbourne campuses, as required by Section 3.2 of the Threshold Standards.
    2. By 30 June 2027 or a later date approved by TEQSA's Director of Re-registration in writing, SCEI HE must provide TEQSA with evidence that:
      1. SCEI HE has used the established indicators referred to in paragraph a(i) to review and report on the effectiveness of its completed actions in relation to academic governance against the intended outcome that the action was stated in the plan to achieve, and to identify any areas for improvement
      2. SCEI HE's governing bodies have considered the reports and determined further actions to be taken to address any identified areas for improvement, including the specific steps required to implement the actions in relation to academic governance and the timeline for the actions referred to in paragraph a(i)
      3. SCEI HE has effective mechanisms in place to enable competent oversight and management of academic risks, including in relation to:
        1. low staffing levels, high rates of staff turnover or changes, and other challenges relating to staffing capacity and availability at each of SCEI HE's campuses,
        2. lack of quality oversight and control in the recruitment and development of academic staff, and their engagement with scholarship and skills in contemporary teaching,
        3. lack of coherence in processes for moderation and approval of grades,
        4. inconsistent practices in the awarding of credit and recognition of prior learning,
        5. lack of benchmarking and external referencing of policies and procedures, and
        6. student underperformance.
      4. The effective mechanisms referred to in paragraph b(iii) include:
        1. the evaluation of the effectiveness of mitigation strategies in its Risk Register
        2. the reporting of academic risks to the Academic Board and the Corporate Board and proper consideration, evaluation and addressing of the reported risks in board meetings
        3. processes for verifying and recording qualifications and skills of staff engaged in academic oversight, teaching and supervision, and
        4. the Academic Board's engagement and evaluation of the effectiveness of updated policies and procedures for addressing academic risks.

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that SCEI HE may not meet, or continue to meet Sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 5.1, 5.3, 3.2, 1.2 and Criterion B1.1 of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

    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.

    Condition
    Decision Type
    Impose Conditions
    Decision ID
    ID5883
  • Accreditation 12 January 2026

    Provider: Holmesglen Institute (formerly Holmesglen Institute of TAFE)

    Course: Bachelor of Digital Construction and Management

    Course accreditation

    Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Holmesglen Institute (formerly Holmesglen Institute of TAFE)

    On 12 January 2026, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Bachelor of Digital Construction and Management offered by Holmesglen Institute (formerly Holmesglen Institute of TAFE) for a period of 7 years until 11 January 2033.

    Main reasons for the decision

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

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Accreditation
    Decision ID
    ID5884
  • Accreditation 13 January 2026

    Provider: Eastern College Australia Limited (formerly Eastern College Australia Incorporated)

    Course: Graduate Diploma in Counselling

    Course accreditation

    Report on accreditation of 2 higher education courses of study offered by Eastern College Australia Limited

    On 13 January 2026, 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 Eastern College Australia Limited for a period of seven years until 12 January 2033:

    • Graduate Diploma in Counselling.
    • Master of Counselling.

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Eastern College Australia Limited for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Accreditation
    Decision ID
    ID5885