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Media Release
GREATER PROTECTION FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTS
K6808 19 August 1999
Following on from recommendations made in a Senate Committee report last year which included the extension of the sunset clause of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 1991 (ESOS Act) until 2002, the international reputation of Australia’s $3 billion a year education industry is to receive a further boost with a review of the Act announced today by the Minister for Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Dr David Kemp. In line with the commitment to constantly monitor the effectiveness of legislation and policy, DETYA is to lead a review to reform elements of the ESOS Act. A whole-of-Government approach will guide the reform agenda, which will consider both a range of changes designed to further enhance Australia’s reputation as a provider of high quality education and training. "I am keen to build on the effectiveness of the regulatory framework. Following a commitment to consult at the time the ESOS Act’s sunset clause was extended, my Department has been working up options for improvements. I want to involve the industry closely in the development of an even more effective framework," said Dr Kemp. DETYA is soon to embark on a series of consultations with industry peak bodies, other Commonwealth departments, State and Territory agencies, and the student body representing overseas students in Australia. "Overseas students are of considerable importance to Australia and this government is showing its commitment to them through this initiative. The industry is of significant financial benefit to Australia, and the students’ presence here contributes to the development of relationships and cultural exchange with the region," said Dr Kemp. While the consultations on reform are taking place, the Department will issue a new Guide to the ESOS Act, which will be on the Internet within a week, at:
The ESOS Act is the principal element of the framework regulating the industry and provides financial, tuition and quality assurance safeguards for overseas students studying in Australia. Media contact: Samantha Herron (0412) 639 754 or (02) 6277 7460
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