36Renewing registration

#### 36 Renewing registration Deciding whether to grant the application (1) Upon receiving a registered higher education provider’s application for renewal of registration, TEQSA may renew the provider’s registration if TEQSA is satisfied that: (a) the provider continues to meet the Threshold Standards; and (b) the provider, and each person who makes or participates in making decisions that affect the whole, or a substantial part, of the provider’s affairs, is a fit and proper person; and (c) if the provider is an authorised offshore provider—the provider has complied with conditions imposed under Division 2 of Part 3A (authorisation). (2) The things TEQSA may do to assist it to make a decision under subsection (1) include: (a) requesting information, documents or assistance from the provider; and (b) conducting a compliance assessment. (3) The provider’s registration is taken to continue until TEQSA decides whether to renew the provider’s registration. (4) If TEQSA renews the provider’s registration, TEQSA must determine the period for which the provider’s registration is renewed. The period must not exceed 7 years. > Note 1: Any conditions imposed on the registration, and in force immediately before its renewal, will apply to the renewed registration. > Note 2: The period of registration may be extended (see section 37A). Proposal to reject the application (5) If TEQSA proposes to make a decision to reject the provider’s application for renewal of registration, TEQSA must give each entity mentioned in subsection (6): (a) a written notice stating that TEQSA intends to make the decision for specified reasons; and (b) a reasonable opportunity to make representations to TEQSA in relation to the proposed decision. (6) The entities are: (a) the provider; and (b) if the provider’s registration is in either the “Australian University” or “Overseas University” provider category—the Minister for each relevant State and Territory responsible for higher education. (7) TEQSA must consider any representations received under subsection (5).