What this determination covers
The National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (VET Data System Information) Determination 2026 is a new federal rule made under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011. It sets out the circumstances in which registered training organisations (RTOs) and other VET sector participants can collect, use, or share student and training data through national VET data systems and other VET data systems.
The determination was registered on 7 September 2026 and is administered by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
What the determination addresses
The determination covers two categories of data systems:
- National VET data systems
- Other VET data systems
The rules apply to the collection, use, and disclosure of student and training data within those systems. The source page does not detail which specific data systems are named or the precise collection and disclosure rules beyond this scope.
Key actions
- RTOs and organisations registered with ASQA can read the full determination at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01164 to understand exactly when they are authorised to collect, use, or disclose student and training data.
- The explanatory statement on the same page provides plain-language guidance on how the new data rules apply to day-to-day operations.
- The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations can be contacted by organisations that are unsure whether their current data-sharing practices align with the new determination.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.