TEQSA’s approach to implementation of the Higher Education Integrity Unit
On 24 June 2020, the Government announced funding for a new Higher Education Integrity Unit to be established within TEQSA.
Key contacts at TEQSA (for providers)
TEQSA’s Enquiries Management team (providerenquiries@teqsa.gov.au) is the primary contact for registered higher education providers with TEQSA-related enquiries.
Accessibility
Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Australian Government agencies are required to ensure information and services are provided in a non-discriminator
Legislation
The Prohibiting Academic Cheating Services Bill 2019 (the Bill) amended the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 and was passed by Parliament on 26 August 2020.
What is contract cheating and methods to reduce it
What is contract cheating?
Contract cheating includes different types of behaviours in which a student outsources their work, or contracts it out, to a third party.
How to respond to contract cheating: Detection and management
Detection
Detection is possible!
Academic integrity toolkit
Introduction
Academic integrity is integral to preserving the reputation of Australia’s higher education sector and protecting student interests.
Provider portal information
TEQSA provider portal security update