Registration

Report on registration of Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd

On 24 April 2024, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five (5) years until 24 April 2029.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following higher education courses of study offered by Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd, for a period of five (5) years until 24 April 2029:
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that provider Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Registration

Report on registration of Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd

On 24 April 2024, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five (5) years until 24 April 2029.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following higher education courses of study offered by Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd, for a period of five (5) years until 24 April 2029:
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that provider Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Registration

Report on registration of Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd

On 24 April 2024, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five (5) years until 24 April 2029.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following higher education courses of study offered by Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd, for a period of five (5) years until 24 April 2029:
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that provider Education and Career Hub 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 Macquarie University

On 24 April 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Macquarie University in the category of Australian University, for a period of seven years until 24 April 2031.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Macquarie University continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

We commend Macquarie University for the high calibre of its application and supporting materials. They show a sustained commitment to self-assurance practices. Macquarie University has demonstrated it has competent governance oversight, a strong and ongoing commitment to fostering a safe environment for students and staff, and a high degree of maturity and diligence in developing, reviewing, and improving its policies and procedures.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd (trading as Deakin College)

On 8 May 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd (trading as Deakin College) in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 8 May 2031.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Deakin College continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd

On 8 May 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd (SIBT) in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 8 May 2031.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that SIBT continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 8 May 2024, TEQSA:

• Renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 8 May 2031.
• Imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the registration of Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd.

Condition 1: Comprehensive review of corporate and academic governance

1. By 20 September 2024, Wentworth must engage a suitably qualified independent reviewer to undertake a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of its corporate and academic governance processes and compliance with the Threshold Standards. The reviewer and the scope of the review must be approved by TEQSA, and the review must address the concerns identified by TEQSA in its assessment report relating to strategic planning, risk management, reporting, and delegations.
2. By 20 March 2025, Wentworth must provide TEQSA with:
   
   1. a copy of the completed review report
   2. evidence of consideration of the completed review by Wentworth's relevant governing bodies, 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 Wentworth Institute of Higher Education 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 in relation to corporate governance
2. Section 6.2 in relation to corporate monitoring and accountability
3. Section 6.3 in relation to academic governance
4. Section 5.3 in relation to monitoring, review and improvement
5. Criterion B1.1.2 in relation to staffing and academic staff scholarship activities.

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 course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Whitehouse Institute Pty Ltd

On 16 May 2024, 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 course offered by Whitehouse Institute Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 26 May 2031:

• Bachelor of Design.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Whitehouse Institute Pty Ltd for renewal of accreditation continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Elite Education Institute Pty Ltd

On 16 May 2024, 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 Elite Education Institute Pty Ltd, until 16 May 2031:

• Master of Business
• Graduate Diploma of Business

Main reasons for the decision

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