Agent commissions go on the record
International education | ESOS compliance The first ESOS agent commission collection is open. It asks providers to report what they […]
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.
From 1 July 2026, English test verification is on providers
PRISMS just moved the English test risk onto providers The new identifier field looks like data housekeeping. It is a
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
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