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10/11/2025

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency

Regulator function

Registration, course accreditation, compliance assessment and enforcement, provision of guidance and advice.

Section 134 of the TEQSA Act details TEQSA’s functions and powers.

Legislation
  • Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011
  • Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and subordinate legislation.
Regulated community
  • Higher education providers
  • English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students providers
  • Foundation program providers.
Portfolio
Education
Internal to department / external
External
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