62HProviders to notify of outcome of discharge of obligations

62H Providers to notify of outcome of discharge of obligations

(1) A registered higher education provider that defaults in relation to a domestic student must give a notice to the Higher Education Tuition Protection Director within 7 days after the end of the provider obligation period. (2) The notice must include the following: (a) whether the provider discharged its obligations to the student in accordance with section 62F; (b) if the provider arranged a replacement unit or replacement course: (i) details of the student; and (ii) details of the replacement unit or replacement course; and (iii) evidence of the student’s acceptance of an offer of a place in the replacement unit or replacement course; (c) if the provider provided a refund to the student under subsection 62F(8): (i) details of the student; and (ii) details of the amount of the refund. (3) The notice must comply with any requirements prescribed by the Up‑front Payments Guidelines. Civil penalty (4) A registered higher education provider is liable to a civil penalty if the provider contravenes this section.

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

Offence (5) A registered higher education provider commits an offence of strict liability if the provider contravenes this section.

Penalty: 60 penalty units.