ESOS Amendments: When Is Agent Commission Payable (and When Is It Not)?
The latest ESOS amendments don’t just regulate commissions, they regulate the behaviour commissions create. For providers, the biggest risk isn’t […]
ESOS & Compliance
Clear, practical explanations of ESOS Act obligations, National Code requirements, ASQA and TEQSA compliance, audits, risk management, and regulatory changes impacting education providers and agents.
Is the Provider Risk Rating System Fair?
In our previous post we unpacked how immigration risk is calculated for education providers. These metrics determine a provider’s Evidence
How is “Immigration Risk” Actually Calculated?
When people talk about high-risk student cohorts, Evidence Level, or provider risk, many assume that it is objective. Not necessarily.
New control system that’s been bolted onto international education
Over the past year, a series of policy changes have effectively created a new control architecture around Australia’s international education
TPS Volatility Factor: What CRICOS Providers Should Understand
CRICOS providers are receiving their TPS levy invoices, and one element stands out for many institutions: Risk Factor 3 –
Agent commissions shift every provider needs to understand
Under the latest ESOS and National Code amendments, agent commissions are no longer treated as just a commercial arrangement. They
ESOS Changes: Why Your Excel Sheets Are Now a Liability
The landscape of international education in Australia shifted dramatically late in 2025. With the Department of Education’s announcement regarding new
Student and Student Guardian visa processing priorities
A new Ministerial Direction for prioritising student and student guardian visa applications was signed on 14 December 2023. Ministerial Direction
ESOS & Compliance, Visa & Immigration
Stay Ahead with RTO and ESOS Checklists: Key Dates and Reporting Obligations
Navigating the complexities of compliance with the Registered Training Organisations (RTO) standards and the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS)
New student visa processing priorities and higher refusal rates for Australian visa applicants
The Minister has determined the order of priority for considering and disposing of Student Guardian visa applications and offshore Subclass