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Daily Brief — Australian Education

Thursday, 16 July 2026 · 05:00 AEST

The sector data shows a 25,000 increase in NPL to 295,000 and a 4.3% YoY rise in domestic commencements to 413,133. The Education Ministers' meeting is scheduled for tomorrow.

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Sector data

  • Standing figures: 2026 NPL 295,000 (+25,000 on 2025); visa refusal rates 69% Nepal, 42% India (early 2026); domestic commencements 413,133 (+4.3% YoY); $50m over-enrolment fund; $50m Structural Adjustment Fund.

Diary

  • Tomorrow — 17 July — Education Ministers' meeting.

  • 28–29 July — The PIE Live Asia Pacific 2026, HOTA, Gold Coast.

  • 17–18 November 2026 — TEQSA 2026 Conference, fully virtual.

  • 19 May 2027 — ASQA 12-month VET/ELICOS registration pause expires.