Vary CRICOS Condition 08 July 2025

Variation of CRICOS registration condition

Report on the variation of condition imposed on the CRICOS registration of Astra Group Australia Pty Ltd

On 8 July 2025 TEQSA varied, under section 10B of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), Condition 1 imposed on the CRICOS registration of Astra Group Australia Pty Ltd (Astra) (refer public report of 16 April 2024):

Condition 1: (as varied)

• By 28 February 2026, Astra must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of Astra's first year of delivery to overseas students. The expert and terms of reference for this review must be approved by TEQSA. The review should assess the effectiveness of the implementation of Astra's policies and procedures in ensuring:
  
  1. responsible recruitment of overseas students
  2. its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students
  3. adequate monitoring and support of overseas students

• By 31 May 2026, Astra must provide TEQSA evidence of consideration of the review report, and any actions in response to the report, by its relevant governing bodies

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that the variation was a necessary update to ensure that Astra Group Australia Pty Ltd could meet the 12-month reporting requirements of their first year of delivery.