Status and Details

This page contains information about:

the status, ownership, approval, review and implementation of this version of this document
contact details for who can help with enquiries about application and interpretation and
a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Because committees and positions can change over time, current information about policy approval pathways should be obtained from policies@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.

Admission (HE) Policy

Show Field Notes

Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	7th April 2026	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	30th March 2031	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Chief Executive	The noted authority approved this version of the document. The Policy Framework Policy defines the current positions and committees that have authority to approve policies and procedures
Approval Date	30th March 2026	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Implementation Officer	Nicola Cooley Director Higher Education	This is the designated subject matter expert and contact person for enquiries relating to content and implementation
Policy Owner	Marc Blanks Executive Director Educational Excellence	This is the member of Executive with responsibility for the document
Author	Nicola Cooley Director Higher Education	This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact	Nicola Cooley Director Higher Education Higher Education	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

Following a comprehensive review, the minor amendments to enable the following updates:
1. responsibilities and accountabilities to align with the Institute structure and delegations;
2. update to Academic Governance approvals including the addition of peak academic governing body, the Higher Education Academic Board and sub-committees;
3. update legislation details and links;
4. updated policy name
5. updated to ensure presentation of Section 4 is aligned to the responsibility and accountability requirements of the Policy Framework Policy (2021). To ensure alignment with the TEQSA Guidance note: Admissions (coursework) 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.3.5, 2.2.3, 5.3.4, 5.3.7, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 5.4.2, 6.1, 6.3, 7.2 and the TEQSA Good Practice note: Making higher education admissions transparent for prospective students, 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.3.1.
6. Ensure alignment with Australian Government Department of Education 36. Reporting requirements
7. Incorporated the recommendations from the Independent Review of Melbourne Polytechnic Academic and Corporate Governance (November 2025) conducted by Michael Wells, Paula Kelly and Kha Yen Prentice from Minter Ellison Consulting| Wells Advisory

Clauses Amended:Policy: All