Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01182:reg:2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01182
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2
Character Range: 5151–5980

2               An overview of the ESOS legislative framework

    The Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) and related legislation are designed to protect the interests of overseas students coming to Australia on student visas. The legislation aims to protect and enhance Australia's reputation for quality education, to provide tuition protection and support the integrity of the student visa program.

    The ESOS legislative framework is complemented by the Migration Act 1958 (Migration Act) and Migration Regulations 1994 (Migration Regulations), the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (NVETR Act), and state and territory legislation relevant to the education and training of overseas students.