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Quality and approvals

The Queensland Government has responsibility for the establishment of universities in Queensland under state legislation. While universities have a considerable degree of autonomy, they are accountable to the state government and the public for their operations.

General information
Information on approving authority in Queensland and higher education contacts.

Becoming a university
An outline of how an entity becomes authorised to operate as a university in Queensland.

Higher education regulation
Information on the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency, delivery of courses to overseas students and bogus higher education qualifications.

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