Consideration of the Provisions of the Education Services for Overseas Students Bill 2000, Education Services for Overseas Students (Assurance Fund Contributions) Bill 2000, Education Services for Overseas Students (Registration Charges) Amendment Bill 2000, Education Services for Overseas Students (Consequential and Transitional) Bill 2000 and the Migration Legislation Amendment (Overseas Students) Bill 2000
28 November 2000
© Commonwealth of Australia 2000
ISSN 1441-9890
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Members of the Committee
Report
Background
The ESOS Act
Roles of DETYA and DIMA
Reconsideration of the ESOS Act
The ESOS bill
Issues raised in submissions
The ESOS Assurance Fund
Who should contribute to the Fund?
Contributions to the Fund
Other concerns about the Fund
The National Code
Automatic visa cancellation
Other concerns
Conclusion
Minority Report by Labor Senators
Need for national system of quality assurance
Inadequate resources for monitoring
A 'fit and proper person' test for providers?
Franchising and other contractual arrangements
Regulation of offshore activities
Assurance fund membership
Notification of suspension from CRICOS registration
Student visa cancellation provisions
Tuition Assurance Schemes
Conclusion
Australian Democrats' Additional Comments
Appendix 1: List of submissions
Appendix 2: Witnesses at public hearings
Appendix 3: Papers tabled at hearing
Appendix 4: Further information |
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Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia