Public consultation now open: ASQA fees and charges 2026-27

28 January 2026

ASQA has released its draft Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) 2026-27 for public consultation.

The updated CRIS was developed after ASQA reviewed its cost recovery model in line with the Australian Government Cost Recovery Policy to incorporate significant regulatory reform outcomes, new functions and improved regulatory activities and efficiencies since becoming a full cost recovery agency in July 2022.

A key focus of the review is to make our cost recovery model simpler and more transparent, as well as ensuring all regulatory functions and activities are accurately captured and costed.

We are keen to hear stakeholder views - such as barriers to, or unintended consequences of these changes for both providers and the broader Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. Feedback can be provided via the online form and consultation closes on 27 February 2026.

The revised fees and charges and final Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) will take effect from 1 July 2026. More information on the review is available in ASQA's consultation paper on our website.

Find out more:

ASQA will host a webinar on 16 February 2026 about the review, covering:

The background and reasons for cost recovery and why the review took place.
What ASQA’s review included and what is changing.
Fees and charges for 2026-27 and how they will be applied to providers.

Click here to register for the webinar. When registering, you will have the opportunity to pre-submit any questions you have regarding the proposed changes.