Registration

Report on registration of Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 16 April 2025, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education for a period of 5 years until 16 April 2030.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses offered by Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd for a period of 5 years until 16 April 2030:
  • Bachelor of Community Services
  • Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd meets the Provider Registration Standards and applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of UOWC Ltd

On 10 April 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of UOWC Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 9 April 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that UOWC 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 UTS College Ltd

On 10 April 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of UTS College Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 9 April 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that UTS College 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 University of Newcastle

On 10 April 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of University of Newcastle as an Australian University, for a period of 7 years until 9 April 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Bond University Limited

On 10 April 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Bond University Limited as an Australian University, for a period of 7 years until 9 April 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Chisholm Institute (formerly Chisholm Institute of Technical and Further Education)

On 10 April 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Chisholm Institute (formerly Chisholm Institute of Technical and Further Education) as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of seven years until 9 April 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Chisholm Institute (formerly Chisholm Institute of Technical and Further Education) continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 2 higher education courses of study offered by Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd

On 15 August 2025, 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 Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 14 August 2032:
  • Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
  • Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies.
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, 2 conditions on the accreditation of the Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies.

Condition 1: Facilities

Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd must not market or deliver the courses until it has submitted evidence to TEQSA's satisfaction that it provides students and staff with disabilities with safe, equitable, dignified, and sufficient, access to the same facilities to which students and staff without disabilities have access.

Condition 2: Professional Accreditation

Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd must not market or enrol any students in the courses until the courses have been professionally accredited by The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Main reasons for the decision

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

1. Section 1.3 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that all students, including students with disabilities, have equivalent opportunities for successful transition into and progression through their course of study, irrespective of the delivery mode or place of study.
2. Section 2.1 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the facilities are fit for their educational purposes and accommodate the educational activities of the students and staff who use them, including students and staff with disabilities.
3. Section 2.2 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the institutional policies, practices and approaches to teaching and learning are designed to accommodate student diversity, including the under-representation and/or disadvantage experienced by students with disabilities, and to create equivalent opportunities for academic success regardless of students' backgrounds.
4. Section 2.3 of Part A, in relation to promoting and fostering a safe environment for students and staff with disabilities.
5. Section 5.1 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that a course of study is approved only when it meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
6. Section 6.1 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the governing body exercises competent governance oversight of and is accountable for all of the higher education provider's operations in or from Australia, including accountability for the award of higher education qualifications, for continuing to meet the requirements of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021, and for the provider's representation of itself.
7. Section 6.2 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the corporate governing body and the entity comply with the requirements of the legislation under which the provider is established, recognised, or incorporated, and any other legislative requirements.
8. Section 7.2 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that accurate, relevant and timely information for students is publicly available and accessible, including access for students with special needs, to enable informed decision making about educational offerings and experiences.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 2 higher education courses of study offered by Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd

On 15 August 2025, 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 Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 14 August 2032:
  • Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
  • Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies.
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, 2 conditions on the accreditation of the Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies.

Condition 1: Facilities

Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd must not market or deliver the courses until it has submitted evidence to TEQSA's satisfaction that it provides students and staff with disabilities with safe, equitable, dignified, and sufficient, access to the same facilities to which students and staff without disabilities have access.

Condition 2: Professional Accreditation

Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd must not market or enrol any students in the courses until the courses have been professionally accredited by The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Main reasons for the decision

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

1. Section 1.3 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that all students, including students with disabilities, have equivalent opportunities for successful transition into and progression through their course of study, irrespective of the delivery mode or place of study.
2. Section 2.1 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the facilities are fit for their educational purposes and accommodate the educational activities of the students and staff who use them, including students and staff with disabilities.
3. Section 2.2 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the institutional policies, practices and approaches to teaching and learning are designed to accommodate student diversity, including the under-representation and/or disadvantage experienced by students with disabilities, and to create equivalent opportunities for academic success regardless of students' backgrounds.
4. Section 2.3 of Part A, in relation to promoting and fostering a safe environment for students and staff with disabilities.
5. Section 5.1 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that a course of study is approved only when it meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
6. Section 6.1 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the governing body exercises competent governance oversight of and is accountable for all of the higher education provider's operations in or from Australia, including accountability for the award of higher education qualifications, for continuing to meet the requirements of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021, and for the provider's representation of itself.
7. Section 6.2 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the corporate governing body and the entity comply with the requirements of the legislation under which the provider is established, recognised, or incorporated, and any other legislative requirements.
8. Section 7.2 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that accurate, relevant and timely information for students is publicly available and accessible, including access for students with special needs, to enable informed decision making about educational offerings and experiences.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 15 September 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 Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd from 30 September 2026 to 19 October 2029.

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.