Regulatory updates

Update: On 29 March 2024, amendments were made to the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011.

In March 2020, TEQSA and ASQA announced flexibility in regulatory arrangements regarding educational services for international higher and vocational students studying either in Australia or offshore.

When you apply to become an RTO, and under certain conditions, ASQA requires you to demonstrate financial viability by submitting the Financial viability risk a

From 1 January 2021, ASQA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will also be known as the National VET Regulator.

A new legislative instrument will replace the existing data provision requirements from 1 March 2021.

Over the next 12 months, legislative changes will come into effect to support recent amendments to the NVR Act.

New governance arrangements to support ASQA’s continued evolution as a best practice regulator were passed by the Australian Parliament on 24 August 2020 and will come into effect following assent and proclamation.

Over the next 12 months, changes to legislation will come into effect to support recent amendments to the NVR Act.

The 17 members of the group reflect the diversity of ASQA’s regulated community.

As you are likely aware, the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Amendment Act 2020 comes into effect on 1 July 2020.