Providers

This special edition explores ASQA’s Regulatory Risk Priorities for 2026-27 and specifically what they mean for quality providers.

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) has released draft Quality Indicator surveys for public consultation.

The Hon Julian Hill MP, Assistant Minister for International Education, has made a temporary change to Standard 7 of the National Code regarding the transfer restriction period for overseas students.

We’ve published ASQA Update and in this issue, we take a look at some of our ongoing and upcoming projects and important developments in the sector.

The Department of Education (the Department) has announced the first education agent commissions data collection will open in the Provider Registration and International Student Management System (PRISMS) on 21 September 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.

DEWR and NCVER have announced publication of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Data Provision Requirements) Amendment (Data Streamlining) Instrument 2026 (DPRs), coming into effect from 1 October 2026.

ASQA and TEQSA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support better collaboration and the streamlining of regulatory processes in the vocational education and training (VET) and higher education sectors.

ASQA has released its 5 Principles for the Responsible Use of AI in vocational education and training (VET) in response to the growing impact of AI through new opportunities and risks.

ASQA has published its Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) 2026–27. The CRIS provides details on the fees and charges that will apply to ASQA’s regulatory activities from 1 July 2026.