Our bi-monthly publication, ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus, offers education and guidance to help providers achieve compliance.
ASQA IQ is intended to support provider understanding so they can continuously improve their practices and outcomes for students.
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2026 editions
| Edition | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ASQA IQ – August 2026 | This special edition takes a closer look at ASQA’s newly released Principles for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in VET. We also provide reminders about Data Provision Requirements and release our 2026-27 Regulatory Risk Priorities. | |
| ASQA IQ – June 2026 | In this edition we explore student diversity, with a focus on inclusion and wellbeing. We also look at provider responsibilities in relation to student work placements, and clarify ASQA’s position on the delivery of electives. | |
| ASQA IQ – April 2026 | This edition provides insights and tools to support providers in the delivery of quality Vocational Education and Training (VET) in line with the 2025 Standards. We also share information related to the release of ASQA’s new public beta website. | |
| ASQA IQ – February 2026 | This edition provides insights, important reminders and practical tools to support providers in the delivery of quality Vocational Education and Training (VET) in line with the 2025 Standards. |
2025 editions
| Edition | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ASQA IQ – December 2025 | This edition continues to provide insights into the 2025 Standards and details on our upcoming cost recovery review activities. | |
| ASQA IQ – November 2025 | This edition continues to explore key themes and frequently asked questions about the 2025 Standards. We also provide updates on ASQA’s upcoming sector webinar, latest podcast and key reminders from industry stakeholders. | |
| ASQA IQ – October 2025 | This edition continues to explore key themes and frequently asked questions about the 2025 Standards with a focus on the Credential Policy. We also provide information about ASQA’s and TEQSA's recently published Dual Sector Regulatory Strategy and AI. | |
| ASQA IQ – September 2025 | The September 2025 edition of ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus is out now. This edition continues to explore key themes and frequently asked questions from our workshops and webinar on the 2025 Standards. | |
| ASQA IQ – August 2025 | The August 2025 edition of ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus is out now. This edition explores key insights from the 2025 Standards. | |
| ASQA IQ – July 2025 | The July 2025 edition of ASQA IQ explores commonly discussed topics and learnings from our workshops and webinar on the Standards, and provides insights into some of the most frequently asked questions we received during the workshops. | |
| ASQA IQ – June 2025 | The June 2025 edition of ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus is out now. This edition explores one of our 2024-25 Regulatory Risk Priorities, international delivery. | |
| ASQA IQ – May 2025 | The May 2025 edition of ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus is out now. This is a special edition on preparing for the revised Standards. | |
| ASQA IQ – April 2025 | The April 2025 edition of ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus is out now. This edition explores the 2024-25 Regulatory Risk Priority, academic cheating. | |
| ASQA IQ – March 2025 | The March 2025 edition of ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus is out now. This edition explores the 2024-25 Regulatory Risk Priority, student work placement. | |
| ASQA IQ – February 2025 | The February 2025 edition of ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus is out now. This edition continues to explore our 2024-25 Regulatory Risk Priorities, focusing on shortened course duration. |
2024 editions
| Edition | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ASQA IQ – December 2024 | The December 2024 edition of ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus is out now. This month’s newsletter is a special edition which focuses on the revised Standards. | |
| ASQA IQ – November 2024 | The November 2024 edition of ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus is out now. In this One Year Anniversary edition of ASQA IQ, we continue to explore our 2024-25 Regulatory Risk Priorities, focusing on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). | |
| ASQA IQ – October 2024 | In this edition, we are pleased to provide an update on the revised Standards and introduce a new framework for our monthly newsletters where we explore our 2024-25 Regulatory Risk Priorities. | |
| ASQA IQ – September 2024 | The September 2024 edition of ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus is out now. This edition explores the final stage of the student journey, with a focus on regulatory compliance and governance. | |
| ASQA IQ – August 2024 | This edition focuses on the completion phase of a student’s journey with their registered training organisation. We also provide an update from the Overseas Students Ombudsman and share details on upcoming engagement surveys from the NCVER. | |
| ASQA IQ – July 2024 | This edition continues to explore the assessment side of training and assessment. We highlight our concerns regarding providers who are not complying with regulatory obligations. We also share our Regulatory Risk Priorities for 2024-25. | |
| ASQA IQ – June 2024 | This edition explores the assessment side of training and assessment. We also explain how we use an intelligence-driven approach to regulation, including through our VET tip-off line, and share an important update on the Revised Standards. | |
| ASQA IQ – May 2024 | This edition explores the delivery stage of training and assessment. We provide guidance on pre-validation, working under supervision and much more. We also provide important information about the Annual Registration Charge and Quality Indicator data. | |
| ASQA IQ – April 2024 | This edition is the first of several which explores the next stage of the student journey: training and assessment. We also provide information on the bill to amend the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act. | |
| ASQA IQ – March 2024 | In this edition, we continue our focus on the support and progression stage of the student journey. We look at the importance of providing mental health support to students, supporting students with disability and more. | |
| ASQA IQ – February 2024 | This edition explores the key topics on the support and progression stage of the student journey. We also provide information on the Annual Declaration on Compliance and early changes to the Standards. |