The Higher Education Standards Panel (HESP) is an expert statutory advisory body, established under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), with responsibility related to the standards for delivery of higher education in Australia.
The HESP membership
Panel members collectively possess an appropriate balance of professional knowledge and demonstrated expertise, including in higher education and the development of quality standards.
Role and responsibilities
The Higher Education Standards Panel (HESP) provides independent advice to the Minister(s) responsible for tertiary education and research.
Higher Education Standards Framework
The Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 sets the standards that a provider must meet and continue to meet to be registered to operate as a higher education provider in Australia.
Previous Higher Education Standards Panel (HESP) projects
Previous projects undertaken by the HESP.
