What Changed
The Education Services for Overseas Students (Exempt Courses) Amendment Instrument 2026 was registered on 5 November 2026 and is now in force. It amends the existing Education Services for Overseas Students (Exempt Courses) Instrument 2021.
The source text does not specify exactly what changed in the amendment, who is affected beyond education providers, or any new obligations, dollar amounts, or dates business owners need to act on.
Who This Concerns
This mainly concerns registered training organisations and education providers that deliver courses to overseas students.
Key Actions
- If running an education or training business enrolling overseas students, check the full legislation text and explanatory statement at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01485 to see if courses offered are affected.
- Confirm with the Department of Education whether any courses offered are impacted by this change to the exempt courses list.
- Set up an alert on the Federal Register of Legislation page for this instrument for notification of further amendments.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.