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Operation of an interstate university through an agent

Introduction
Queensland process and criteria for approval

Introduction

Under the Higher Education (General Provisions) Act 2003, an interstate university must not operate under an agency arrangement in Queensland without the Minister's approval.

The Guidelines for the Approval of the Operation of an Interstate University Under an Agency Arrangement in Queensland new window 41k provide information on the process for obtaining approval to operate in Queensland. For the purposes of the application of the Act, operating in Queensland includes:

Representing that the institution operates in or has a connection or association with Queensland; and
Providing in Queensland, in person, any part of the institution's course(s).

These operational characteristics apply to the institution itself or any agent acting on behalf of the institution.

Queensland process for approval

The Act does not require an interstate university to seek accreditation by the Minister of the higher education courses it offers in Queensland, as universities are self-accrediting institutions under their enabling legislation. However, to gain approval for delivery of the courses in Queensland through an agent, the university must make an application in writing, and submit it to the Minister through the Office of Higher Education.

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