Status and Details

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Under 18 International Students Procedure

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	14th September 2026	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	14th September 2029	The next review of this document is scheduled to be completed by this date.
Approval Authority	Vice-Chancellor and President	The noted authority approved this version of the document.
Approval Authority - Admin Changes	Governance Officer	The noted authority approved administrative changes to this version of the document.
Approval Date	14th September 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.
Responsible Manager	Ben Griffin Associate Director, International Admissions and Compliance	The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Responsible Executive	Richard Dobek Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global)	The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact	Ben Griffin Associate Director, International Admissions and Compliance Global and Education Pathways	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

Clauses Amended:14 September 2026: Updates clarify operational requirements for under-18 international students with University-approved welfare arrangements, including provider appointment, welfare monitoring, record-keeping, escalation and notification obligations. Amendments strengthen alignment with Standard 5 of the National Code 2018, safeguarding requirements and related University policies.