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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SA To Review School Vocational Training

(14/06/2019)
The South Australian Government has announced a major review of VET in schools to focus on ways to increase the numbers of vocational pathways from school to employment. More

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Nepalese Students Face Student Visa Hurdle

(13/06/2019)
The Nepalese Government has altered its arrangement that allows its citizens to apply for a visa in a third country when studying vocational education and training (VET) courses. More

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Safety Of International Students Review

(10/06/2019)
The federal Education Minister has expanded current departmental consultations on student welfare beyond mental health to include physical safety. More

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VET Enrolments Profiled In New Report

(5/06/2019)
A new report shows it’s the independent tertiary system that does the heavy lifting when it comes to the training and reskilling of the Australian workforce. More

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CISA New South Wales Conference Grants

(30/05/2019)
Study New South Wales will fund six scholarships on offer to attend the Council of International Students Australia (CISA) Conference to be held in Perth over 15-19 July 2019. More

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2019 Victorian Government Budget Update

(27/05/2019)
The 2019 Victorian Government Budget was presented to state parliament and contains a number of significant commitments concerning vocational education and training and the public TAFE system. More

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Skills Gets Greater Focus In New Ministry

(26/05/2019)
The reappointment of the the Hon. Dan Tehan MP and Sen. Hon. Michaelia Cash in the education and skills portfolios is welcomed by ITECA, along with the appointment of the Hon. Steve Irons MP in the new vocational education and training portfolio. More

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SA Reviews Training and Skills Legislation

(24/05/2019)
The South Australian Government is reviewing legislation that supports the apprenticeship and traineeship system with a view to ensuring that it meets contemporary needs. More

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What Will the Re-elected Coalition Government Mean?

(23/05/2019)
The re-elected Coalition Government comes to office having delivered a budget and the release of the Joyce Review affecting the delivery of education and training, what does this mean for the independent sector? More

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ITECA Kicks Off Day One With A Reform Call

(22/05/2019)
Australia’s independent tertiary education sector has a strong champion that’s focussed on achieving positive reforms that supports quality outcomes. More

Further Information ―

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