Second Reading Speeches

Education Services for Overseas Students Legislation Amendment (2006 Measures No. 1) Bill 2006

Type
Government
Portfolio
Education, Science and Training
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000
to implement recommendations of the 3-year review of the Act, particularly in relation to: application of the “fit and proper” test; clarification of obligations in relation to receipt of course money and provision of refunds; automatic suspension for failure to pay the Annual Registration Charge; removal of a suspension on payment of outstanding amounts; and access to student information by Tuition Assurance Schemes; and
Education Services for Overseas Students (Registration Charges) Act 1997
to require a provider to pay an initial registration charge before registration.

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