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Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act
The Australian Government wants overseas students in Australia to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding place to study.
Australia's laws promote quality education and consumer protection for overseas students; these laws form the ESOS framework.
The ESOS legislative framework includes:
- Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000
- National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018
- ELICOS Standards 2018
- ESOS Regulations 2019
- The Education Services for Overseas Students (TPS Levies) Act 2012
- Education Services for Overseas Students (Calculation of Refund) Specification 2014
Student personal information
Australia has strict privacy laws that mean there are very limited circumstances where the University of Adelaide can release personal or academic information about a student. Such information will usually only be released to Australian Government departments and in a health or safety emergency. The University cannot release any information about a student's university results, attendance, application status or any other matters to their parents. For further information please read the University's Privacy Policy and Management Plan.