{"id":"F2023L00036","name":"Higher Education Support Provider Approval (Study Group Australia Pty Limited) Revocation 2023","slug":"higher-education-support-provider-approval-study-group-australia-pty-limited-revocation-2023","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":441693,"registerId":"F2023L00036-fast-fetch-1775956934151","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Higher Education Support Provider Approval (Study Group Australia Pty Limited) Revocation 2023","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 22.10.0\n---\n\n![Commonwealth Coat of Arms of Australia](image.001.jpeg)\n\n \n\nHigher Education Support Provider Approval (Study Group Australia Pty Limited) Revocation 2023\n\nI, Damian Coburn, delegate of the Minister for Education, make this instrument under section 22-2 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003.\n\nDated 10 January 2023   \n\nDamian Coburn\n\nAssistant Secretary\n\nHELP and Provider Integrity Branch\n\nDepartment of Education\n\nDelegate of the Minister for Education \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nContents\n\n1  Name\n\n2  Commencement\n\n3  Authority\n\n4  Definition\n\n5  Revocation\n\n \n\n1  Name\n\n  This instrument is the Higher Education Support Provider Approval (Study Group Australia Pty Limited) Revocation 2023.\n\n2  Commencement\n\n (1) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.\n\n \n\n- Commencement information\n- Column 1 Column 2 Column 3\n- Provisions Commencement Date/Details\n- 1. The whole of this instrument. On the day this instrument is registered\n\n\nNote: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.\n\n (2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.\n\n3  Authority\n\n  This instrument is made under section 22-2 of the Act.\n\n4  Definition\n\n  In this instrument:\n\nAct means the Higher Education Support Act 2003.\n\n5  Notice of Revocation\n\n(1)      The approval of Study Group Australia Pty Limited (ACN 070 919 327) as a higher education provider is revoked in accordance with subsection 22-2(1) of the Act.\n\n(2)      The Higher Education Provider Approval No. 1 of 2011 (F2011L00181) is repealed.\n\n \n\n \n","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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument performs exactly the function suggested by its title — revoking a specific provider's approval. There is no scope creep; it is a targeted administrative action against a single entity."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short document — only 5 sections spanning approximately 1 page","Only 1 defined term ('Act') in the interpretation section","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling section (section 22-2 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003)","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Single operative provision (section 5) with straightforward revocation and repeal","Standard legislative template structure with no unusual formatting or technical requirements"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument cancels Study Group Australia Pty Limited’s approval to operate as an Australian higher education provider, revoking the legal permission that enabled it to offer accredited higher‑education and access government student support. It also repeals the original 2011 approval that granted that status.\n\nAffected parties include the company, its current and prospective students (who may lose access to government financial assistance), and the Department of Education which administers approvals."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument narrows the roster of approved higher‑education providers by removing Study Group Australia Pty Limited and repealing Higher Education Provider Approval No. 1 of 2011 (cl. 5). It does not amend the Act’s substantive provisions; the change is limited to revoking this provider’s approved status and takes effect on registration (cl. 2)."},"complexity_factors":["Legal authority is narrow and explicit: made under s.22-2 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (cl. 3).","Immediate operative effect is simple: revokes approval and repeals the prior approval instrument (cl. 5(1)–(2)).","Commencement mechanics are straightforward: instrument commences on registration (cl. 2).","Decision recorded as made by a delegate (signature block) — allocation of administrative power is clear but centralised.","No reasons, transitional measures, or detailed implementation steps are included in the instrument, which concentrates effect without explanatory detail."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument revokes Study Group Australia Pty Limited’s approval as a higher‑education provider under section 22‑2 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 and repeals Approval No. 1 of 2011. It takes effect on registration and was made by a Ministerial delegate. Mechanically, the decision removes the company’s approved‑provider status (affecting its access to supports and regulated recognition under the Act). The immediate costs and compliance consequences fall on the provider; further administrative discretion and any student impacts follow existing Act processes."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/higher-education-support-provider-approval-study-group-australia-pty-limited-revocation-2023","history":"/api/acts/higher-education-support-provider-approval-study-group-australia-pty-limited-revocation-2023/history","analysis":"/api/acts/higher-education-support-provider-approval-study-group-australia-pty-limited-revocation-2023/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/higher-education-support-provider-approval-study-group-australia-pty-limited-revocation-2023/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/higher-education-support-provider-approval-study-group-australia-pty-limited-revocation-2023/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/higher-education-support-provider-approval-study-group-australia-pty-limited-revocation-2023/documents"}}