Important Links

1. Department of Home Affairs

• Visa regulations, conditions, and requirements for international students.

• Links to student visa applications and general visa-related information.
  https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

2. Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

• Information on the regulation and compliance of VET providers.

• Student rights and responsibilities regarding vocational training.
  https://www.asqa.gov.au

3. ESOS Framework (Education Services for Overseas Students)

• Details on international student protections under the ESOS Act.

• Rights and responsibilities of international students studying in Australia.
  https://internationaleducation.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/Pages/Regulatoryinformation.aspx

4. Study in Australia

• Government’s official resource for international students studying in Australia, providing insights on life, accommodation, and student support.
  https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/

5. Tuition Protection Service (TPS)

• Information on tuition protection for international students in case a provider closes or a course is discontinued.
  https://tps.gov.au

6. Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)

• Check whether a course or institution is registered to offer courses to overseas students.
  https://cricos.education.gov.au

7. Fair Work Ombudsman

• Information about work rights for international students and fair work conditions in Australia.
  https://www.fairwork.gov.au

8. Overseas Student Ombudsman

• For students who wish to lodge complaints or appeals against a private education provider.
  https://www.ombudsman.gov.au/How-we-can-help/overseas-students

9. Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

• Information about tax obligations for students working part-time in Australia.
  https://www.ato.gov.au

10. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Providers

• Links to recognized OSHC providers, as health insurance is mandatory for international students.
  https://www.privatehealth.gov.au

11. National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students

• Compliance obligations for education providers under the National Code.
  https://www.education.gov.au/international-education

12. Safe Work Australia

• Information on workplace health and safety regulations in Australia, especially for students taking vocational training with a practical component.
  https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au

These external links are essential to ensure international students have the resources to understand their rights, responsibilities, and the compliance requirements of studying in Australia.