3. Objectives3. Objectives

3. Objectives

3.1 The objectives of the National Code are to:

1. support the ESOS framework, including supporting the effective administration of the framework by the Australian Government and state and territory governments

2. establish and safeguard Australia’s international reputation as a provider of high quality education and training by:

3. ensuring that education and training for overseas students meets nationally consistent standards, and

4. ensuring the integrity of registered providers

c. protect the interests of overseas students by:

1. ensuring that appropriate consumer protection mechanisms exist
2. ensuring that student welfare and support services for overseas students meet nationally consistent standards, and
3. providing nationally consistent standards for dealing with student complaints and appeals

d. support registered providers in monitoring student compliance with student visa conditions and in reporting any student breaches to the Australian Government.