📜 Higher Education Bill 2003
Assented toLABill 1916 May 2003
The Higher Education Bill 2003 implements national protocols for higher education approval in Western Australia. It focuses on accreditation, authorization, and quality assurance, particularly in the private non-university sector, and protects the title 'university' and higher education awards.
Impact
Non-university higher education providers, overseas universities operating in WA, and students pursuing higher education awards are affected. It aims to maintain standards and protect the reputation of Australian higher education.
Key Changes
["Protects the title 'university' and higher education awards.", "Establishes criteria for recognizing universities in Western Australia.", "Regulates overseas universities operating in Western Australia.", "Authorizes non-university higher education institutions to provide accredited awards."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA6 May 2003
- LA Second Reading MovedLA6 May 2003
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA17 June 2003
- LA Third ReadingLA17 June 2003
- LC Second Reading MovedLC24 June 2003
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC18 Nov 2004
- LC AmendedLC19 Nov 2004
- LC Third ReadingLC19 Nov 2004
Affected Sectors
education
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