20Substantive assessment of application

20 Substantive assessment of application

(1) The applicant may continue with its application by: (a) providing any further information, documents and assistance that TEQSA requests; and (b) paying the fee determined under section 158 for a substantive assessment under this Part. (2) When conducting the substantive assessment, TEQSA must: (a) proceed on the basis that the application is for registration in the provider category advised as appropriate under paragraph 19(1)(a); and (b) if that provider category 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 an applicant withdraws its application, the substantive assessment application fee is not refundable.