Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) has provided a submission to the Australian Government Department of Education on consultation on the Australian Universities Accord terms of reference. This submission outlines IHEA’s recommendations for p …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the opportunity to work with the government and other representatives as a member of the Universities Accord Ministerial Reference Group. Today, Minister for Education, Hon Jason Clare MP, announce …

The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) have released a video of the panel session ‘The Shifting Regulatory Landscape’ from their 2022 Conference, held on 23-24 November 2022. This panel session features IHEA CEO Dr Peter Hendy, alo …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes Ozford as a new member in recognition of IHEA’s valuable representation of Australia’s accredited independent higher education providers and crucial advocacy of the independent higher education sec …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the confirmation of the FEE-HELP loan fee exemption until 31 December 2022, with the Education Legislation Amendment (2022 Measures No. 1) Bill 2022 passing both houses of Parliament. The extension …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the Government’s announcement outlining the process for progressing the “Universities Accord” higher education review. Tonight, Minister for Education Jason Clare provided details on the six-member …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) CEO Dr Peter Hendy represented Australia’s independent higher education sector by appearing and speaking at the Productivity Commission’s ‘Productivity Inquiry’ public hearing on 7 November 2022. The Produc …

Today, Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) releases a Position Paper on visa processing issues impacting Australia’s independent higher education sector. This Position Paper outlines patterns of concern regarding Student Visa processing that …

Department of Education Factsheet for International Students: As many will know, a significant cyber incident recently occurred within Medibank Private. We have been informed by the Australian Government – Department of Education that this cyber incide …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the introduction of legislation to the House of Representatives extending the FEE-HELP loan fee exemption until 31 December 2022. “The extension of the FEE-HELP loan fee exemption for all of 2022 w …