The Hon Julian Hill MP, Assistant Minister for International Education, has made a legislative instrument specifying the course BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) (GDML) for automatic suspension and cancellation under section 96B of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act). This measure forms part of broader government action to protect the integrity and reputation of Australia’s student visa program and international education sector.  

From 5 October 2026, CRICOS providers will not be able to issue new Confirmation of Enrolments (CoEs) for, enrol new overseas students in, or commence overseas students who have not yet commenced, the GDML. Providers can continue to deliver the GDML to existing overseas students who have already commenced the course by 5 October 2026. Delivery of the GDML to domestic students is unaffected. 

Under the instrument:

  • if a CRICOS provider does not have any overseas students who are enrolled in and have commenced the GDML by 5 October 2026, the qualification will be automatically cancelled on the provider’s CRICOS scope
  • any CoE that is associated with the GDML will be automatically cancelled on 5 October 2026 for students who have not commenced this course
  • if a provider has overseas students who are enrolled in and have commenced the GDML by 5 October 2026, the qualification will be automatically suspended on the provider’s CRICOS scope. No new students will be permitted to enrol in or commence the GDML after this date, but those currently studying can continue to do so. Once these students have completed or withdrawn from the GDML, the qualification will be automatically cancelled from the provider's CRICOS scope across all locations. 

While the instrument is in force, providers cannot register the GDML, renew the registration of the GDML or add the GDML to their registration.  

Existing CRICOS providers with the GDML on scope are expected to:

Further information about the instrument is available from:

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