Appendix 1Submissions and additional information
Submissions
1Inforum Education Australia
2Association of Australian Education Representatives in India
3Department of Home Affairs
4UTS Students’ Association
5TAFE Directors Australia
6South Australian Government
7EXPERIENCE GOLD COAST PTY LTD
8Charles Darwin University
9Australian Skills Quality Authority
10Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association
10.1 Supplementary to submission 10
11Charles Sturt University
11.1 Supplementary to submission 11
12CQUniversity Australia
13Independent Higher Education Australia
13.1 Supplementary to submission 13
14Australian Technology Network of Universities
15AECC Holdings
16Science & Technology Australia
17Innovative Research Universities
18The University of Queensland
19Universities Australia
19.1 Supplementary to submission 19
20Business Council of Australia
20.1 Supplementary to submission 20
21IDP Education
22La Trobe University
23Monash University
24Regional Universities Network
25Langports English Language College
25.1 Supplementary to submission 25
26Queensland University of Technology
27International Education Association of Australia
28MyStay International Pty Ltd
29Bond University
30University of Adelaide and University of South Australia
31National Tertiary Education Union
31.1 Supplementary to submission 31
32The University of Sydney
33Victoria University
34University of Technology Sydney
35Griffith University
36Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
36.1 Supplementary to submission 36
37Holmes Institute
37.1 Supplementary to submission 37
38Mr Andrew Norton
38.1 Supplementary to submission 38
39Scape Australia Management Pty Ltd
40The Group of Eight
40.1 Supplementary to submission 40
41International Student Education Agents Association and Education Consultants Association of Australia
41.1 Supplementary to submission 41
42UNSW Sydney
43Navitas
44Galatas Advisory
44.1 Supplementary to submission 44
45Committee for Sydney
46The University of Melbourne
47Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
48ACT Government
Attachment 1
49English Australia
49.1 Supplementary to submission 49
50University of Southern Queensland
51Department of Education
52Federation University
52.1 Supplementary to submission 52
53Flinders University
Attachment 1
54RTO Works
55Independent Schools Australia
55.1 Supplementary to submission 55
56Australian Catholic University
57Australian Academy of Science
58Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency
59James Cook University
60Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia
60.1 Supplementary to submission 60
61Law Council of Australia
62The Australian National University
62.1 Supplementary to submission 62
63Tracy Harris Solutions
64Tertiary Balance Pty Ltd
65University of Canberra
66Turner English College
67Victorian Government
68Western Australian Government
68.1 Supplementary to submission 68
69Australian Higher Education Industrial Association
70Mr Michael Carr
71Greystone Institute
72Ikon Institute of Australia
72.1 Supplementary to submission 72
73Flight Training Adelaide
74Kingston International College
75Outsource Institute of Technology
76GET Education Australia
77Australian Institute of Language
79NSW International Student Representative Committee
80Mr Kevin Egan
81Lead College Pty Ltd
82Institute of Health & Management Pty Ltd
83Australian Campus Management
84Confidential
85Institute of Management and Trade
86The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd. and AIE Institute Ltd.
87Charles Institute of Technology
88Built Training & Education
89Dr Stafford Lumsden
90Lexis Training
91Federation Academy
92Shafston College
93Mpika Holdings Pty Ltd
94Mr Robert Malicki
95Taylorweir Hairdresser & Barber Training
96IH Sydney
97Moorabbin Aviation Services
98Mercury Institute of Victoria
99Gateway Business College
100Skillset Training
101Realm Vista Pty Ltd t/a Russell College
102Auscanus Institute of Australia
103BASAIR Australia
104Sheridan Institute of Higher Education
105New England College
106Hillsong College
107Dr Brendan Walker-Munro
108The Centre of Excellence Pty Ltd
108.1 Supplementary to submission 108
108.2 Supplementary to submission 108
108.3 Supplementary to submission 108
108.4 Supplementary to submission 108
108.5 Supplementary to submission 108
108.6 Supplementary to submission 108
109Mr Kapil Deb, The Centre of Excellence Pty Ltd
110Name Withheld
110.1 Supplementary to submission 110
111Western Sydney University
112Oxford International Education Group
113Oban College
114Torrens University Australia
115Student Accommodation Council
Attachment 1
116University of Tasmania
117Glen Institute
118Dr Michael Baron
119Palmir Educreation Pty Ltd
120Magill College Sydney
121Vocation Education Training Australia Pty Ltd
122Ashton College
123Phoenix Academy
124Australian Agribusiness Institute
125Western Australian Private Education and Training Industry Association (WAPETIA)
126The Learning Professionals
127Falcon Institute Pty Ltd
128NSW Higher Education
129Key 2 Learning College
130Ms Claire Field
131StudyPerth
132INT College
133Orange College and Mars Institute
134Association of Private CRICOS VET Colleges of Australia
135NextEd Group Limited
136First Choice Education Pty Ltd
137Royal Victorian Aero Club
138Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia
139Regional Aviation Association of Australia
140PBL Education Pty Ltd
141Strategix Training Group
142Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd
143Turbans 4 Australia
144Australasia Technology Institute
145Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia
146SKG Consulting Services
147BROWNS English Language School
148Mr Peter Russo MP
149Airlines of Tasmania
150Cooperative Research Australia
151Education Consultants Association of Australia
152Winslow College
153Australian Dance Institute
154Mrs Sarah Chamberlain
155Equinim College Pty Ltd
156ILSC Education Group
157Australian International College
158Australian Tertiary Institute Pty Ltd
159NSW Business College
160Edified Pty Ltd
161Vocational Careers Institute
162Oceania College of Technology
163Perth Technical College Pty Ltd
164Institute of Management and Computing Pty Ltd
165Global Leadership Institute
166City of Ballarat
167Monash Graduate Association
168Denison Toyer
169Victorian School of Commerce
170Mr Brett Smith
171No Worries Migration
172YWAM Training Perth
173Optimus Global Education Consultancy
174Orbit International Education
175Global Choice Education Consultant
176Imperial Engineering Education
177Bankstown Community College Institute
178Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal
179TasCollege
181Think Education
182Council of Small Business Organisations Australia
183Educational Professional Consultancy Association of Nepal
184Ved International Education Consultancy
185E-Skills Australia
186Academia of Trade
187Mr David Garner
188Mr Raminder Singh
189Mate's Education
190Raymond International College
191Headmasters Academy
192Australian Link Visa Assistance Plus Inc
193International Education Consultants Alliance of the Philippines
194Macallan College Pty Ltd
195Dr Mark Harrison
196Sydney School of Business and Technology
Additional Information
1Charles Darwin University, additional information provided by Professor Scott Bowman AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, received 8 August 2024.
2Western Sydney University, additional information provided by Distinguished Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, received 9 September 2024.
Answers to Questions on Notice
1Australian National University, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024, received 20 August 2024.
2Charles Darwin University, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024 and written questions on notice from Senator Sheldon, received 20 August 2024.
3Department of Home Affairs, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024, received 20 August 2024.
4National Union of Students, answer to a question taken on notice a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024, received 19 August 2024.
5The University of Queensland, answers to written questions on notice from Senator Sheldon, received 20 August 2024.
6Universities Australia, answer to a question taken on notice at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024 and answers to written questions on notice from Senator Rennick, received 20 August 2024.
7University of Adelaide and University of South Australia, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024 and written questions on notice from Senator Sheldon, received 20 August 2024.
8University of Tasmania, answers to written questions on notice from Senator Sheldon, received 21 August 2024.
9Monash University, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024 and written questions on notice from Senator Sheldon, received 26 August 2024.
10University of Melbourne, answers to questions on notice taken at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024 and written questions on notice from Senator Sheldon, received 23 August 2024.
11Innovative Research Universities, answer to a question taken on notice at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024, received 26 August 2024.
12Australian Technology Network of Universities, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024, received 26 August 2024.
13MyStay International, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024, received 28 August 2024.
14University of Sydney, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024, received 30 August 2024.
15Scape Australia, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024, received 30 August 2024.
16Australian Skills Quality Authority, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024, received 2 September 2024.
17Department of Education, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024, received 5 September 2024.
18Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency, answer to a question taken on notice at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024, received 5 September 2024.
19Department of the Treasury, answers to questions taken on notice a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024, received 6 September 2024.
20Western Sydney University, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024, received 2 September 2024.
21UNSW Sydney, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024, received 3 September 2024.
22Department of Home Affairs, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Sydney on 6 September 2024, received 23 September 2024.
23Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, answer to a question taken on notice at a public hearing in Sydney on 6 September 2024, received 1 October 2024.
24Department of Education, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Sydney on 6 September 2024, received 1 October 2024.
25Department of the Treasury, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Sydney on 6 September 2024, received 2 October 2024.
26Imperial Engineering Education, answer to a question taken on notice at a public hearing in Canberra on 2 October 2024, received 2 October 2024.
27Academy of Interactive Entertainment, answer to a question taken on notice at a public hearing in Canberra on 2 October 2024, received 3 October 2024.
28Department of the Treasury, answer to a question taken on notice at a public hearing in Canberra on 2 October 2024, received 4 October 2024.
29TAFE Directors Australia, answers to written questions on notice from Senator Henderson, received 4 October 2024.
30Department of Education, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Canberra on 2 October 2024 and written questions on notice from Senator Henderson, received 4 October 2023.
31Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Canberra on 2 October 2024 and written questions on notice from Senator Henderson, received 4 October 2023.
32Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Canberra on 2 October 2024 and written questions on notice from Senator Henderson, received 4 October 2023.
33Australian Skills Quality Authority, answers to questions taken on notice at a public hearing in Canberra on 2 October 2024 and written questions on notice from Senator Henderson, received 4 October 2023.
34Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, answer to a question taken on notice at a public hearing in Canberra on 2 October 2024, received 6 October 2024.
Tabled Documents
1Group of Eight, opening statement given by Ms Vicki Thomson, Chief Executive and Director, at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024.
2Regional Universities Network, opening statement given by Mr Alec Webb, Chief Executive Officer, at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024.
3Independent Higher Education Australia, opening statement given by Hon Dr Peter Hendy, Chief Executive Officer, at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024.
4Independent Tertiary Education Council, document tabled by Mr Felix Pirie, Deputy Chief Executive, Policy and Research, at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024.
5National Tertiary Education Union, opening statement given by Dr Terri MacDonald, Director, Public Policy & Strategic Research, at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024.
6University of Adelaide and University of South Australia, opening statement given by Professor Jennie Shaw, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic), University of Adelaide, at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024.
7Department of Home Affairs, opening statement given by Ms Tara Cavanagh, Group Manager, Immigration Policy, Immigration Group, at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024.
8Correspondence from Senator Henderson to Ms Stephanie Foster, Secretary, Department of Home Affairs, dated 6 August 2024, tabled at a public hearing in Canberra on 6 August 2024.
9English Australia, opening statement given by Mr Ian Aird, Chief Executive Officer, at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024.
10Scape Australia, opening statement given by Mrs Anouk Darling, Chief Executive Officer, at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024.
11Innovative Research Universities, opening statement given by Mr Paul Harris, Executive Director, at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024.
12Australian Technology Network of Universities, opening statement given by Dr Ant Bagshaw, Executive Director, at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024.
13International Student Education Agents Association, opening statement given by Mr Robert Parsonson, Executive Officer, at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024.
14Ms Tracy Harris, opening statement given at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024.
15Holmes Institute, opening statement given by Mr Stephen Nagle, Chief Executive Officer, at a public hearing in Sydney on 26 August 2024.
16Regional Universities Network, opening statement given by Mr Alec Webb, Chief Executive Officer, at a public hearing in Sydney on 6 September 2024.
17Additional statement from the Regional Universities Network, tabled at a public hearing in Sydney on 6 September 2024.
18University of Technology Sydney, opening statement given by Professor Andrew Parfitt, Vice-Chancellor and President, at a public hearing in Sydney on 6 September 2024.
19Holmes Institute, opening statement given by Mr Stephen Nagle, Chief Executive Officer, at a public hearing in Sydney on 6 September 2024.
20Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia, opening statement given by Mr Felix Pirie, Deputy Chief Executive, Policy and Research, at a public hearing in Sydney on 6 September 2024.
21Photography Studies College, opening statement given by Mr Jim Davidson, Director, at a public hearing in Sydney on 6 September 2024.
22Correspondence from Mr Troy Williams, Chief Executive, Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia to the Hon Tony Burke MP, Minister for Immigration, dated 3 September 2024, tabled at a public hearing in Sydney on 6 September 2024.
23Publicly Funded Universities: Indicative International Student Profiles, tabled by Mr Ben Rimmer, Deputy Secretary, Higher Education, Research and International Group, Department of Education, at a public hearing in Sydney on 6 September 2024.
24Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia, opening statement given by Mr Troy Williams, Chief Executive, at a public hearing in Canberra on 2 October 2024.
25Senator Henderson, article from The Australian (13 September 2024) tabled at a public hearing in Canberra on 2 October 2024.
26Document tabled by Senator Sheldon at a public hearing in Canberra on 2 October 2024.
27The number of Student visas applied for, issued and reject for each month in the years 2023 and 2024, broken down into each sub-category of visa, tabled by Mr Damien Kilner, First Assistant Secretary, Immigration Programs Division, Department of Home Affairs, at a public hearing in Canberra on 2 October 2024.
282024-25 Budget forecasts: Net Overseas Migration, arrivals and departures, tabled by Ms Sam Reinhardt, Deputy Secretary, Fiscal Group, Department of the Treasury, at a public hearing in Canberra on 2 October 2024.
29Document tabled by Senator Henderson at a public hearing in Canberra on 2 October 2024.