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Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Amendment Act 2014
Details: C2014A00130
- C2014A00130
Act No. 130 of 2014 as made
An Act to amend the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011, and for other purposes
Originating Bill: Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Amendment Bill 2014
C2014A00130
No. 130, 2014
Part 2—Delegations 3
Part 3—Period of registration or accreditation 5
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 5
Part 4—Commissioners 8
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 8
Part 5—Chief Executive Officer etc. 11
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 11
Part 6—Notifications of decisions etc. 18
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 18
Part 7—Directions to TEQSA 20
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 20
Part 8—Fees 21
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 21
This Act may be cited as the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Amendment Act 2014.
2. Schedule 1, Parts 2 and 3
5. Schedule 1, Parts 6, 7 and 8
Part 2—Delegations
6 Section 199 (heading)
199 Delegation by TEQSA
6A Paragraph 199(1)(b)
Omit “classification; or”, substitute “classification.”.
6B Paragraphs 199(1)(c) and (d)
7 Subsection 199(2)
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a power to make, vary or revoke a legislative instrument.
8 Section 200
9 Section 201
Omit “or 200”.
10 Subsection 202(1) (note)
11 Transitional—delegations
(a) the delegate is a Commissioner; and
(b) the delegation was in force under section 200 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 immediately before the commencement of this item.
(2) The delegation has effect, after the commencement of this item, as if the delegation had been made under subsection 199(1) of that Act as amended by this Part.
12 Transitional—directions to delegates
(1) This item applies to a direction to a delegate if:
(b) the direction was in force under section 201 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 immediately before the commencement of this item; and
(c) the direction related to a delegation under section 200 of that Act.
(2) The direction has effect, after the commencement of this item, as if the direction related to a delegation under subsection 199(1) of that Act as amended by this Part.
Part 3—Period of registration or accreditation
13 At the end of subsection 21(6)
Note 3: The period of registration may be extended (see section 37A).
(a) subsection 36(3) (about renewing registration);
(b) section 37A (about extending registration);
(c) section 43 (about withdrawing registration);
(d) Division 1 of Part 7 (about cancelling registration and other administrative sanctions).
15 Subsection 36(4) (note)
16 At the end of subsection 36(4)
Note 2: The period of registration may be extended (see section 37A).
17 After Division 3 of Part 3
Division 3A—Extension of registration period
37A Extension of registration period
(1) TEQSA may extend the period of a registered higher education provider’s registration, so long as the period has not been previously extended by TEQSA.
(2) The extended period may exceed 7 years.
(3) This section has effect subject to the following:
(b) section 43 (about withdrawing registration);
(c) Division 1 of Part 7 (about cancelling registration and other administrative sanctions).
18 At the end of subsection 49(6)
Note 4: The period of accreditation may be extended (see section 57A).
19 After paragraph 51(2)(b)
(ba) section 57A (about extending accreditation);
20 At the end of Part 4
Division 5—Extension of accreditation period
57A Extension of accreditation period
(1) TEQSA may extend the period of the accreditation of a course of study, so long as the period has not been previously extended by TEQSA.
21 Section 183 (after the table item dealing with a decision under section 36)
A decision under section 37A to extend the period of a registered higher education provider’s registration
A decision under section 37A not to extend the period of a registered higher education provider’s registration
22 Section 183 (after the table item dealing with a decision under section 56)
A decision under section 57A to extend the period of the accreditation of a course of study
A decision under section 57A not to extend the period of the accreditation of a course of study
Part 4—Commissioners
23 Section 5 (definition of full‑time Commissioner)
24 Section 5 (definition of part‑time Commissioner)
Omit “of TEQSA”.
25 Paragraph 133(b)
(b) at least one, but not more than 4, other Commissioners.
26 Section 133 (note 1)
27 Section 133 (note 2)
28 Subsections 138(1), (2) and (3)
(1) Each Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
(2) A Commissioner may hold office on either a full‑time or a part‑time basis.
29 Subsection 138(4)
Omit “the Chief Commissioner, or as a Commissioner,”, substitute “a Commissioner”.
30 Subsection 141(3)
After “part‑time Commissioner”, insert “(other than the Chief Commissioner)”.
31 At the end of section 141
(4) If the Chief Commissioner is a part‑time Commissioner, the Minister may grant leave of absence to the Chief Commissioner on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines.
32 Paragraphs 146(1)(a) to (f)
33 After subsection 146(1)
(1A) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a Commissioner if:
(b) the Commissioner is a full‑time Commissioner and is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 30 days in any 12 months; or
(c) the Commissioner is a part‑time Commissioner and is absent, except on leave of absence, from 3 consecutive TEQSA meetings; or
(d) the Commissioner engages in paid employment contrary to section 142; or
(e) the Commissioner fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 143 or 150.
34 Subsection 149(2)
Omit “full‑time”.
35 Subsection 149(3)
Omit “3 Commissioners”, substitute “2 Commissioners”.
36 Transitional—Commissioners’ appointments
(1) This item applies if a person held office as a Commissioner immediately before the commencement of this item.
Continuity of appointment
(2) The person’s instrument of appointment has effect, after the commencement of this item, as if it were an instrument of appointment:
(a) made under subsection 138(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (as amended by this Part); and
(b) for the balance of the person’s term of appointment that remained immediately before the commencement of this item.
Part 5—Chief Executive Officer etc.
37 Subsection 145(2) (note)
38 Before section 153
Subdivision A—Office and functions of the Chief Executive Officer
39 Subsection 153(1)
40 Subsection 153(2)
41 After section 154
Subdivision B—Appointment of the Chief Executive Officer
154A Appointment of the Chief Executive Officer
(2) A person may only be appointed as the Chief Executive Officer if the Minister is satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge or experience.
(3) The Chief Executive Officer may hold office on either a full‑time or a part‑time basis.
154B Period of appointment for the Chief Executive Officer
The Chief Executive Officer holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.
Note: The Chief Executive Officer may be reappointed: see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
154C Acting appointments
(a) during a vacancy in the office of the Chief Executive Officer (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
(2) A person may only be appointed to act as the Chief Executive Officer if the Minister is satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge or experience.
Subdivision C—Terms and conditions for the Chief Executive Officer
154D Remuneration and allowances
(1) The Chief Executive Officer is to be paid the remuneration that is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Chief Executive Officer is to be paid the remuneration that is determined, in writing, by the Minister.
(2) The Chief Executive Officer is to be paid the allowances that are determined, in writing, by the Minister.
154E Leave of absence
(1) The Chief Executive Officer has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. If no determination of those entitlements by the Tribunal is in operation, the Chief Executive Officer is to have the recreation leave entitlements that are determined, in writing, by the Minister.
154F Outside employment
The Chief Executive Officer must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office without the Minister’s approval.
154G Disclosure of interests to the Minister
The Chief Executive Officer must give written notice to the Minister of all interests, pecuniary or otherwise, that the Chief Executive Officer has or acquires and that conflict or could conflict with the proper performance of the Chief Executive Officer’s functions.
154H Resignation
(1) The Chief Executive Officer may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation.
154J Termination of appointment
(1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer:
(b) if the Chief Executive Officer is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.
(b) the Chief Executive Officer is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 30 days in any 12 months; or
(c) the Chief Executive Officer engages in paid employment contrary to section 154F; or
(d) the Chief Executive Officer fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 154G.
154K Other terms and conditions
154L Delegation by the Chief Executive Officer
(1) The Chief Executive Officer may, by writing, delegate any or all of his or her functions and powers under this Act to a member of the staff of TEQSA who holds:
(a) the classification of APS Executive Level 1 or higher; or
(b) an equivalent classification.
(2) A delegate must comply with any written directions of the Chief Executive Officer.
Subdivision E—Directions by Minister
42 At the end of subsection 155(1) (before the note)
Add “and the exercise of his or her powers”.
42A Subsection 155(1) (note)
Note: Part 6 (sunsetting) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 does not apply to the direction (see section 54 of that Act).
42B After subsection 155(1)
(1A) Section 44 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 does not apply in relation to a direction under subsection (1) of this section.
Note: This means that section 42 (disallowance) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 applies to the direction.
43 At the end of Division 4 of Part 8
155A Chief Executive Officer not subject to direction by TEQSA on certain matters
To avoid doubt, the Chief Executive Officer is not subject to direction by TEQSA in relation to the Chief Executive Officer’s performance of functions, or exercise of powers, under:
in relation to TEQSA.
44 Transitional—Ministerial directions
The amendments of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 made by this Part do not affect the continuity of a direction that:
(a) was given under subsection 155(1) of that Act; and
45 Transitional—Chief Executive Officer
(1) This item applies if a person (the substantive appointee) held office as the Chief Commissioner immediately before the commencement of this item.
Continuity of substantive appointee’s role as Chief Executive Officer
(2) The substantive appointee is the Chief Executive Officer throughout the period (the transition period):
(a) starting at the commencement of this item; and
(b) ending when the substantive appointee ceases to hold office as the Chief Commissioner.
(3) If a person (the acting appointee) is acting as the Chief Commissioner at any time during the transition period, then, while the acting appointee is so acting:
(a) the acting appointee has and may exercise all the powers, and must perform all the functions and duties, of the Chief Executive Officer; and
(b) the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (as amended by this Part), and any other law of the Commonwealth, applies in relation to the acting appointee as if the acting appointee were the Chief Executive Officer.
(4) Sections 154A to 154K of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (as amended by this Part) have no effect during the transition period.
(5) However, subitem (4) does not prevent the making of an appointment during the transition period under section 154A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (as amended by this Part) if the appointment takes effect after the end of the transition period.
Part 6—Notifications of decisions etc.
46 Subparagraph 22(b)(i)
Omit “, and the reasons for deciding on that category”.
47 After subparagraph 22(b)(i)
(ia) if the provider category is not the provider category that the applicant applied for under subsection 18(1)—the reasons for deciding on that category;
48 Section 34
Before “TEQSA must”, insert “(1)”.
49 At the end of section 34
(a) the decision is made under subsection 32(3) in response to an application made by a registered higher education provider; and
(b) the decision is in accordance with the application.
50 At the end of Subdivision A of Division 1 of Part 7
101A TEQSA to notify provider of decision to impose sanction
TEQSA must, within 30 days after making a decision under section 99, 100 or 101, notify the provider, in writing, of:
51 Application—section 22 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011
The amendments of section 22 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 made by this Part apply to a decision made after the commencement of this item.
52 Application—section 34 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011
The amendments of section 34 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 made by this Part apply to a decision made after the commencement of this item.
53 Application—section 101A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011
Section 101A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 as amended by this Part applies to a decision made after the commencement of this item.
Part 7—Directions to TEQSA
54 Subsection 136(1)
Omit “a direction to TEQSA if the Minister considers that the direction is necessary to protect the integrity of the higher education sector”, substitute “directions to TEQSA in relation to the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers”.
54A Subsection 136(1) (note)
55 Subsection 136(2)
(2A) Subsection (2) does not apply to a direction that relates to the power conferred by subsection 158(1).
Note: Subsection 158(1) confers a power to determine fees.
(2B) Section 44 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 does not apply in relation to a direction under subsection (1) of this section.
56 Transitional—Ministerial directions
The amendments made by this Part do not affect the continuity of a direction that:
(a) was given under subsection 136(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011; and
57 At the end of section 158
(5) TEQSA must not make an instrument under subsection (1) unless the Minister has given written approval to the making of the instrument.
(6) TEQSA must give the Minister such information as the Minister reasonably requires for the purposes of making a decision under subsection (5).
58 Application—section 158 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011
The amendment of section 158 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 made by this Part applies to an instrument made after the commencement of this item.