📜 Higher Education Amendment Bill 2009
Assented toLABill 9311 November 2009
The Higher Education Amendment Bill 2009 amends the Higher Education Act 2004 to implement revised National Protocols for higher education and address operational experience in Western Australia.
Impact
Higher education institutions in WA will need to comply with the updated regulations. Prospective university colleges are affected, as the bill enables their consideration. The changes aim to ensure consistent standards and quality in higher education across Australia.
Key Changes
["Updates definitions related to higher education awards and institutions.", "Introduces new provisions for self-accrediting authorisation of non-university institutions.", "Replaces and amends sections regarding the recognition of overseas universities."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA11 Nov 2009
- LA IntroducedLA11 Nov 2009
- LA Third ReadingLA17 Nov 2009
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA17 Nov 2009
- LC Second Reading MovedLC18 Nov 2009
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC25 Nov 2009
- LC Third ReadingLC25 Nov 2009
- Royal Assent3 Dec 2009
Affected Sectors
education
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