Western Australian Current Acts Western Australian Current Acts (1) The Minister may
determine that an education institution meets the criteria for recognition as
an overseas university if satisfied that the institution meets the criteria
set out in the National Protocols for overseas universities seeking to operate
in Australia.
(2) Before making a
determination, the Minister must have regard to the report of the higher
education committee appointed to consider the matter.
(3) When making a
determination, the Minister may also have regard to the following —
(a) any
national policies and agreements about the governance and other
characteristics of overseas universities made by the Minister with other
education Ministers;
(b) any
other relevant information.
(4) The Minister may
make a determination subject to any conditions relevant to —
(a)
ensuring that the education institution meets or continues to meet the
criteria referred to in section 10(1); or
(b)
protecting the interests of the students enrolled in the higher education
courses provided by the institution.
(5) If the Minister
makes a determination under this section, the Minister must arrange for a copy
of the determination to be laid before each House of Parliament.
[Section 10 inserted: No. 40 of 2009 s. 13.]