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Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021
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Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011
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F2026C00804 C02
14 July 2026
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Higher Education Threshold Standards
Definitions
PART A: Standards for Higher Education
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1 Student Participation and Attainment
1.1 Admission
1.2 Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning
1.3 Orientation and Progression
1.4 Learning Outcomes and Assessment
1.5 Qualifications and Certification
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2 Learning Environment
2.1 Facilities and Infrastructure
2.2 Diversity and Equity
2.3 Wellbeing and Safety
2.4 Student Grievances and Complaints
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3 Teaching
3.1 Course Design
3.2 Staffing
3.3 Learning Resources and Educational Support
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4 Research and Research Training
4.1 Research
4.2 Research Training
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5 Institutional Quality Assurance
5.1 Course Approval and Accreditation
5.2 Academic and Research Integrity
5.3 Monitoring, Review and Improvement
5.4 Delivery with Other Parties
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6 Governance and Accountability
6.1 Governing Body and Corporate Governance
6.2 Corporate Monitoring, Assurance and Controls
6.3 Academic Governance
6.4 Preventing and responding to racism
6.5 Accountability: Governance structures and accountabilities
6.6 Diversity of Perspectives: Governing body composition
6.7 Independence: Academic standards and freedom
6.8 Transparency: Purpose, strategy and performance
6.9 Trustworthy: lawful, ethical and responsible
6.10 Inclusive and Responsive: Consultation and engagement
6.11 Sustainable: Risk management
6.12 Responsible: Workforce and remuneration
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7 Representation, Information and Information Management
7.1 Representation
7.2 Information for Prospective and Current Students
7.3 Information Management
PART B: Criteria for Higher Education Providers
B1 Criteria for Higher Education Provider Categories
B2 Criteria for Seeking Self-Accrediting Authority
B3 Transitional Standards