ITECA News Archive


The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) provides its members with timely and insightful updates on the issues facing independent providers in the higher education, vocational education and training sectors.  A selection of key articles circulated to members can be found below.

If you’re an employee of an ITECA member you can have updates such as these emailed directly to your desk.  Simply join one of the ITECA Sector Interest Groups and news items on the issues relevant to you will be sent directly to your email account:

ITECA Member Engagement ―

A key member benefit, and the reason many providers across the higher education and tertiary education sectors join, is the information that’s provided by ITECA.  From changes to the regulatory environment through to the latest data on student enrolments, ITECA provides members with timely updates.

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CRICOS Fee Relief Extension Call

(15/09/2021)
Members Only

With the international education sector on its knees, there should be a further suspension of CRICOS fees and charges levied on independent providers. More

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VET Qualifications Reform Survey

(13/09/2021)
Members Only

As the Australian Government looks at streamlining and rationalising national VET qualifications, independent providers are having their say. More

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NSW Smart & Skilled Payments

(10/09/2021)
Members Only

The New South Wales Government has announced the return of ‘Smart And Skilled’ advance payments for RTOs that are experiencing cash flow hardship. More

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Student Agent Registration Scheme

(10/09/2021)
Members Only

Recommendations concerning a proposed registration scheme for international student agents have been given to the Australian Government. More

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2021 WA State Budget's Skills Boost

(9/09/2021)
Members Only

The 2021 State Budget has provided a significant training investment, including measures to increase the state’s apprentice and trainee numbers. More

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NSW Tertiary Education Vaccinations

(6/09/2021)

The New South Wales Government has announced that all staff with tertiary education providers will be included in the priority vaccination drive. More

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Onshore International Student Transfers

(6/09/2021)

Protection of international students studying within Australia is at the centre of a joint statement by ITECA and TDA addressing student transfers. More

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Becoming A 'Skills First' Funded Provider

(3/09/2021)

As the Victorian Government seeks expressions of interest to become a funded provider, find out what it takes to secure and manage a contract. More

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VSL Loans For Certificate IV Programs?

(2/09/2021)
Members Only

The extension of VET Student Loans to Certificate IV courses is being considered by government. What may this mean for independent RTOs? More

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RTO Standard Assessment Reforms

(1/09/2021)

The Australian Government is seeking the advice of ITECA members on vocational training assessments and what constitutes best practice. More

Further Information ―

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