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ASQA has implemented a range of integrity measures to address non-genuine and bad faith providers. Protecting the integrity of VET qualifications remains a core regulatory priority.

The Australian Government has introduced a temporary suspension on certain new applications under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), through the Education Services for Overseas Students (Suspension of Applications for Registration to the National VET Regulator) Determination 2026.

The 2026 ASQA Provider and Course Owner Survey is open from 19 May 2026 until midnight 15 June 2026.

ASQA is hosting a live stream webinar as part of our ongoing engagement with the sector.

ASQA is aware of a cyber incident involving the international learning management system Canvas.

ASQA has been advised that as a result of the incident, providers using the system have been unable to access it.

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has released a statement setting out the regulatory expectations of registered training organisations (RTOs) in relation to compliance with fit and proper person requirements (FPPRs) and the obligation to notify ASQA of material changes, consistent with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2025 (the 2025 Standards).

ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clause 1.26(a) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

The April 2026 edition of ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus is out now.

This edition provides insights and tools to support providers in the delivery of quality Vocational Education and Training (VET) in line with the 2025 Standards. We provide information related to the release of ASQA’s new public beta website and how you can help us improve by providing feedback.

The Minister for Skills and Training, Andrew Giles, and CEO of the Australian Skills Qualification Authority, Saxon Rice, have launched a social media promotion to protect students from exploitation and reduce the demand for fraudulent or poor-quality qualifications.

ASQA is seeking to better understand the quality of workplace assessments undertaken by students in identified high risk industries, including Individual Support, Carpentry and Early Childhood Education and Care qualifications.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in VET delivery presents both risks and opportunities.

The 2026 Annual Declaration on Compliance (ADC) is open until 31 March 2026. ASQA emailed a unique weblink to the online declaration to all Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of ASQA-regulated registered training organisations (RTOs) on 3 March 2026.

The February 2026 edition of ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus is out now.

This edition provides insights, important reminders and practical tools to support providers in the delivery of quality Vocational Education and Training (VET) in line with the 2025 Standards.

We’ve published our first edition of ASQA Update for 2026. In this issue we take a look at some of our ongoing and upcoming projects and important developments in the sector.

As part of our ongoing engagement program with the sector, providers are being invited to face-to-face sessions with ASQA.

The Annual Declaration on Compliance (ADC) is an online declaration that all Registered Training Organisation (RTOs) must complete. The submission period for the 2026 ADC will be from 3 March 2026 to 31 March 2026.

Following on from the success of last year’s workshops, ASQA will deliver a program of face-to-face workshops for providers over March and April 2026.

ASQA has released its draft Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) 2026-27 for public consultation.

The 2026 RTO and ESOS Obligations Planners are now available.  

The December 2025 edition of ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus is out now.

This edition continues to provide insights into the 2025 Standards and details on our upcoming cost recovery review activities.  

We’ve published our final edition of ASQA Update for 2025, taking a look at some of our key achievements and challenges over the past year as we’ve continued our work to ensure quality and protect the integrity of the vocational education and training (VET) sector.

On 4 December 2025 the Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025 (the Bill) received Royal Assent. The provisions in the Bill will commence on 5 December 2025.

The November 2025 edition of ASQA IQ – Integrity and Quality in Focus is out now.

This edition continues to explore key themes and frequently asked questions about the 2025 Standards.

Registrations are open for our live stream webinar on Friday, 28 November from 2:00pm to 3:00pm AEDT.

This session will focus on the 2025 Standards, which came into effect on 1 July 2025. It will highlight key insights from regulatory activities and emerging themes from ASQA’s ongoing engagement.