Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) welcomes the enhancement of global recognition for students in Australia and education institutions with the ratification of the UNESCO Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning High …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) acknowledges today (24 January) as ‘International Day of Education’ as proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. International Day of Education is a celebration of the role of education for pe …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) provided a submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) informing the Australian Government’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040, which is due to be released in mid-2023. The South …

Happy New Year and welcome to 2023! We trust that you and your families had – or are continuing to have – a restful break over the New Year holiday period. The IHEA office re-opened on Tuesday 3 January 2023 and the team have returned refreshed and rea …

Thank you for your valued support of IHEA this year. We look forward to working with you in 2023 to continue growing the respect and recognition of Australia’s independent higher education sector and supporting you to succeed. 2022 Highlights As the ye …

TEQSA are implementing updates to their case management, finance, and other systems in preparation for changes to their fees and charges. This will include upgrades and maintenance for their provider portal next month. TEQSA have judged it best to cond …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) provided a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT) inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors. The inquiry explores the challenge …

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) provided a submission to the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs on a review of Australia’s migration system. This review will inform a Strategy: A Migration System for Australia’s Future. IHEA …

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 …