The Education Services for Overseas Students (Suspension of Applications for Registration to the National VET Regulator) Determination 2026 temporarily halts applications made under sections 9 and 10H of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act). The suspension will remain in place for 12 months from 19 May 2026.
The suspension has been introduced in response to integrity concerns in the VET sector, including the entry of low-quality or non-genuine providers and concentrated growth in certain course areas. During this period, the Regulator will focus on clearing its existing application backlog, conducting deeper integrity checks and monitoring market behaviour.
The suspension does not apply to government schools, state or territory owned or controlled VET providers, or Table A providers. Applications to add a new delivery location for an already-registered course, or to add a superseding course where the provider holds existing approval, are also exempt.
