44CAuthorisation

#### 44C Authorisation Grant of application for authorisation (1) TEQSA may grant the application for authorisation if TEQSA is satisfied that: (a) the applicant is a registered higher education provider; and (b) the applicant meets the Threshold Standards. Decision on application (2) TEQSA must make a decision on the application: (a) within 9 months of receiving it; or (b) if a longer period is determined by TEQSA under subsection (3)—within that period. For the purposes of paragraph (a), if a fee is determined under section 158 for an assessment under this Part, TEQSA is taken to receive the application when it receives payment of the fee. Longer period for decision on application (3) If TEQSA is satisfied that, for reasons beyond its control, a decision on the application cannot be made within the period mentioned in paragraph (2)(a), TEQSA may determine a longer period, not exceeding a further 9 months, within which it must make a decision on the application. (4) If TEQSA determines a longer period, it must do so not later than 6 weeks before the end of the period mentioned in paragraph (2)(a). (5) If TEQSA determines a longer period, TEQSA must, within 7 days of making the determination: (a) notify the applicant, in writing, of the determination; and (b) give, in writing, the reasons for the determination. Decision not made (6) TEQSA is taken to have rejected the application if a decision is not made within the period applicable under subsection (2).