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Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Act 2023

Act No. 89 of 2023 · Assented 6 November 2023

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In brief

Extends demand-driven university places to all Indigenous students rather than only those from regional or remote areas, and requires higher education providers to have and follow a policy for supporting students at risk of failing, with civil penalties for non-compliance.

Who's affected

  • Indigenous university students
  • Higher education providers
  • Students at risk of not completing

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