Media releases

ASQA today begins consultation with the VET sector on proposed measures to support the regulator’s transition to full cost recovery from 2020–21.

Ms Saxon Rice, ASQA Acting Chief Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, recently released a communication to the VET sector.

Mark Paterson AO will conclude his term as Chief Commissioner and CEO of ASQA on 6 October 2019.

ASQA has released its latest regulatory strategy, setting out the agency’s priorities to 2021.

ASQA is committed to ensuring quality learning experiences for overseas students coming to Australia for vocational education and training.

Customised Training Pty Ltd (RTO code 21613) was placed into liquidation on 8 July 2019.

The Federal Court has ordered a Tasmanian man to pay significant penalties for providing a VET course without registration and for issuing qualifications that were not genuine.

Three ex-employees of a former RTO are among nine people arrested following a joint operation led by NSW Police.

The Federal Court has ordered a Queensland training company and its director to pay significant penalties for continuing to represent itself as a RTO—and issue qualifications—after ASQA did not renew its registration.

ASQA will continue to target international education and the capability of trainers and assessors as part of its 2018-20 regulatory strategy.