Students are central to TEQSA’s work to assure the quality of Australian higher education. When the quality of higher education is strong, students benefit. When quality falters, students are the first to feel the impact.
Students offer pivotal insight in helping to identify emerging and enduring sector risks. Their lived experiences provide valuable and diverse insight that informs TEQSA’s work.
Background
In 2026, TEQSA is establishing a Student Advisory Panel. Australia’s higher education sector is diverse and complex, and the Student Advisory Panel seeks to reflect this.
In recent years, the higher education sector has faced complex challenges and opportunities. TEQSA’s Student Advisory Panel seeks to support us in identifying and managing risks to assure quality across the sector.
About
In April 2026, TEQSA asked current students of Australian higher education providers to express their interest in joining the Student Advisory Panel. Panel members will be appointed for a one-year term and invited to express interest in extending their term for a second year at the conclusion of the first year. They will be asked to commit to meeting 4 times a year (both online and in person) and will be paid an honorarium for their time.
- Terms of reference (PDF, 246 KB)
Expressions of interest (EOI) – currently open
For information about the EOI process, including descriptions of the panel roles and how to express interest in being a member, visit elliottgray.com.au/TEQSA.