19Preliminary assessment of application

#### 19 Preliminary assessment of application (1) TEQSA must, within 30 days after an application is made, advise the applicant: (a) whether its application for registration in a particular provider category is appropriate, and if it is not, what provider category would be appropriate (if any); and (b) whether an application is required for a course of study to be accredited. (2) Before making a decision under paragraph (1)(a) about a provider category, TEQSA must: (a) have regard to the Threshold Standards; and (b) if the provider category applied for, or the provider category that TEQSA considers would be appropriate, is either the “Australian University” or “Overseas University” provider category: (i) consult the Minister for each relevant State and Territory responsible for higher education; and (ii) have regard to any advice or recommendations given by each of those Ministers. (3) If the applicant withdraws its application, the preliminary assessment application fee is not refundable.