The Higher Education Standards Panel (HESP) provides independent advice to the Minister(s) responsible for tertiary education and research.
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The HESP:
- Is responsible for making or varying the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards)
- Is independent of the quality assurance agency, the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
- Is responsible for advice on how to maintain the quality and standards of Australia’s higher education system
- Advises and makes recommendations to TEQSA on matters relating to the Threshold Standards – either at their request or the Panel's own initiative
- Consults with interested parties in carrying out its work
- Establishes advisory committees to assist in performing its functions