Commonwealth Numbered Acts

TERTIARY EDUCATION QUALITY AND STANDARDS AGENCY ACT 2011 (NO. 73, 2011) - SECT 19

             (1)  TEQSA must, within 30 days after an application is made, advise the applicant:

                     (a)  whether its application for registration in a particular provider category is appropriate, and if it is not, what provider category would be appropriate (if any); and

                     (b)  whether an application is required for a course of study to be accredited.

             (2)  Before making a decision under paragraph (1)(a) about a provider category, TEQSA must:

                     (a)  have regard to the Threshold Standards; and

                     (b)  if the provider category applied for, or the provider category that TEQSA considers would be appropriate, permits the use of the word "university":

                              (i)  consult the Minister for each relevant State and Territory responsible for higher education; and

                             (ii)  have regard to any advice or recommendations given by each of those Ministers.

             (3)  If the applicant withdraws its application, the preliminary assessment application fee is not refundable.