Australian Immigration Daily News

The document is an Explanatory Statement for the Migration Amendment (Suspending Education Providers) Regulations 2024, issued by the Minister for Home Affairs under the Migration Act 1958. The amendment aims to support the Australian Government's Migration Strategy by allowing the Minister to consider a 'relevant score' when deciding to issue a suspension certificate to education providers under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act).

This 'relevant score' is determined by a method specified by the Minister through a legislative instrument and can be used to address issues of non-compliance by education providers that might affect the integrity of the student visa program.

The amendment specifies that the relevant score will be calculated based on factors that could include fraudulent activities or non-genuine claims by students associated with the provider. This initiative seeks to prevent exploitation within the international education sector and protect the integrity of Australia's migration system.

The Regulations detail the authority, implementation, and operational aspects of considering the relevant score in decision-making. It also outlines the consultation process that took place before the amendment, including discussions with stakeholders in the education sector and regulatory bodies.

Moreover, the document contains a Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights, asserting that the regulations are compatible with human rights and aim to support genuine overseas students and maintain the integrity of the international education sector.

The amendment came into effect the day after its registration on the Federal Register of Legislation and is part of a broader approach to manage and improve Australia's visa program and international education sector's reputation.

Source: Migration-Amendment-Supending-Education-Providers-Regulations-2024---the-reg.pdf and Migration-Amendment-Suspending-Education-Providers-Regulations-2024.pdf