The regulator is “concerned” that  university students continue to experience sexual assault/harassment and that many “are unaware” of how to access support and make complaints

The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency responded yesterday to Wednesday’s new survey of sexual assault and harassment at all Universities Australia members.

The regulator also reminds providers they are required to have “appropriate policies and procedures” to prevent and respond to “allegations, reports or incidences of sexual assault or sexual harassment involving their students.” And it states, it will “continue to engage with the sector to ensure compliance” with provider requirements on student wellbeing and  handling complaints.

The agency does not sound as positive as it did in 2019, when it found almost all universities had policies, on sexual assault and harassment and provided training on dealing with cases. Australian universities were “moving in a positive direction”  TEQSA reported then (CMM January 29 2019).