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Daily Brief — Australian Education

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 · 05:13 AEST

The sector data shows a significant increase in domestic commencements, with 413,133 students starting courses this year. The visa refusal rates for Nepal and India are also highlighted.

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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.

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

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