Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) has today repeated strong opposition to the proposed Bill granting the Minister new powers over the indicative caps on international student commencements for the 2025…

Please read IHEA's media release regarding today's announcement on the level of international student caps for the independent sector.

Today the Government has announced that, subject to the passage of legislation before the Parliament, it willset a National Planning Level (NPL) for new international student commencements of 270,000 for…

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) CEO, Dr Peter Hendy, today urged the AustralianGovernment to abolish the 20 per cent FEE HELP loan fee imposed on students attending independenthigher education providers.…

In recent weeks a number of public university vice chancellors, and at least one chancellor, have reacted to the Federal Government’s decision to impose a hard cap on the number…

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) endorses and welcomes the comments by Australia’s two peakbusiness groups – the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the Business Council of Australia(BCA)…

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) is disappointed at the Australian Government’s 2024 Budget. There is very little to support students and providers in the independent sector, while new measures in…

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) CEO, Dr Peter Hendy, welcomes the Australian Universities AccordFinal Report and notes its comprehensive recommendations aimed at bolstering the higher education sector’s future. “The Australian…

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) warmly welcomes the appointment of Professor Barney Glover as the new head of Jobs and Skills Australia. Professor Glover’s record of leadership in the higher…