Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026

Current bills about: tertiary education

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3 current bills found.

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FED New Agency to Decide Student Places; New $50 Million Fund to Help Universities Change; Fines or Jail for Leaking Secret Education Info

Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026

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13 Oct 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

FED Establishment of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC)

Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025

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31 Mar 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

FED Mission Based Compact Requirements for Higher Education Providers

Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission - Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025

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30 Mar 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent