{"id":"F2012L01592","name":"Higher Education Provider Approval No. 4 of 2012","slug":"higher-education-provider-approval-no-4-of-2012","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":89565,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2012L01592-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Higher Education Provider Approval No. 4 of 2012","content":"NOTICE OF APPROVAL\n\nCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA\n\nHigher Education Support Act 2003\n\nHigher Education Provider Approval No 4 of 2012\n\nApproval under section 16-25, decision under paragraph 16-50(1)(a), and Notice of Approval under paragraph 16-50(1)(b) of the Higher Education Support Act 2003.\n\nI, Lyndal Groom, a delegate of the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research for the purposes of sections 16-25 and 16-50 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA):\n\n(a) approve the application of National Art School ACN: 140 179 111 ABN: 89 140 179 111 as a Higher Education Provider in accordance with section 16-25 of HESA; and\n\n(b) note that this approval decides the application of National Art School as required by paragraph  \n16-50(1)(a) of HESA; and\n\n(c) hereby give National Art School written notice of my approval as required by paragraph 16-50(1)(b) of HESA.\n\nIn accordance with paragraph 16-55(2) of HESA this Notice of Approval commences on the day after it is registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.\n\nDated this ……………………Nineteenth……...........................…. day of ………….............July……………………….. 2012\n\nSigned…………………………………………\n\nDr Lyndal Groom\n\nA/g General Manager\n\nStudent Support Branch\n\nTertiary Quality and Participation Division\n\nDepartment of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education\n\nDelegate of the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument does not alter the legislative scope of the Higher Education Support Act 2003. It implements existing HESA approval machinery by approving National Art School's application (sections referenced: 16-25, 16-50(1)(a)/(b)) and setting commencement per paragraph 16-55(2); it does not expand or narrow HESA's substantive powers."},"complexity_factors":["Single-purpose administrative action: the instrument simply records an approval and notice rather than creating new regulatory rules or obligations (text of the Notice).","Reliance on cross-references to HESA: operative effect is through section 16-25 and the decision/notice provisions in paragraph 16-50(1)(a)/(b) (instrument cites those provisions).","Delegated decision-making: approval is exercised by a Ministerial delegate (Dr Lyndal Groom), so understanding decision authority requires attention to delegation practice (signature block).","Commencement by registration: operative commencement is deferred to the day after registration on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments (para 16-55(2)), a procedural timing rule rather than a substantive change.","No substantive conditions or new obligations in the instrument itself: the notice does not specify conditions, fees, or compliance requirements — any obligations arise from HESA rather than this instrument (notice content)."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument records that a Ministerial delegate has approved National Art School as a Higher Education Provider under the Higher Education Support Act 2003. The delegate's approval, decision and written notice are given in accordance with HESA; the approval takes effect the day after the instrument is registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments (para 16-55(2)). It changes the school's legal status under HESA and therefore its eligibility to operate as a recognised higher education provider."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a straightforward administrative approval instrument exercising a specific statutory power. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of approving a single higher education provider."},"complexity_factors":["Single-purpose administrative instrument: only approves one specific provider","No defined terms section","No conditional logic or exceptions","No cross-references to other legislation beyond basic citation of empowering provisions","Standard template format with fill-in-the-blank date field","Extremely short (under 300 words)"],"plain_english_summary":"This document is an official government approval that allows the **National Art School** to operate as a **Higher Education Provider** under Australian law.\n\n**What this means:**\n- The National Art School can now offer **government-subsidised university-level courses** (like bachelor's degrees and above)\n- Students at this school become eligible for **HELP loans** (the government loan scheme that lets students defer tuition fees until they earn enough to repay)\n- The school must meet ongoing quality and accountability standards set by the government\n\n**Who made this decision:**\nDr Lyndal Groom, acting on behalf of the Minister for Tertiary Education, approved the application under the *Higher Education Support Act 2003* (the main law governing university funding in Australia).\n\n**Why it matters:**\nWithout this approval, the National Art School couldn't access Commonwealth funding or offer students government-backed loans. This approval essentially recognises the school as a legitimate, quality-assured higher education institution."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/higher-education-provider-approval-no-4-of-2012","history":"/api/acts/higher-education-provider-approval-no-4-of-2012/history","analysis":"/api/acts/higher-education-provider-approval-no-4-of-2012/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/higher-education-provider-approval-no-4-of-2012/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/higher-education-provider-approval-no-4-of-2012/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/higher-education-provider-approval-no-4-of-2012/documents"}}