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.

Extension of registration period

Report on extension of registration of The University of Notre Dame Australia

On 29 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 University of Notre Dame Australia from 18 February 2023 to 18 February 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 Macquarie University

On 29 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 Macquarie University from 17 March 2023 to 17 March 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 New England

On 29 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 New England from 20 July 2023 to 20 July 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.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by ACPE Limited

On 28 October 2021, 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 ACPE Limited, for a period of 7 years until 28 October 2028:

• Bachelor of Physical Activity for Health.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Kaplan Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 1 November 2021, 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 Kaplan Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 1 November 2028:

• Diploma of Business.

Main reasons for the decision

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