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strategy exists but is incomplete." }, "strategy_brief_md": "# Student Identifiers Registrar — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> The government is committed to supporting a high quality, responsive and accessible education and training system that allows Australians to gain well paid, secure jobs in areas of national priority and to contribute to a strong economy. [[CP p.2](http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf#page=2)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- improving productivity and achieving its regulatory objectives at the lowest cost to citizens and businesses [[CP p.2](http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf#page=2)]\n- supporting learners, creating a skilled workforce and streamlining processes to deliver outcomes for Australians and the economy [[CP p.2](http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf#page=2)]\n- maintaining the privacy and security of the USI Registry [[CP p.2](http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf#page=2)]\n- tracking student performance to encourage life long learning and skill acquisition [[CP p.2](http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf#page=2)]\n- encouraging regulatory best practice, while better balancing risk mitigation with efficiency, growth and dynamism [[CP p.2](http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf#page=2)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: High-quality, accessible education and training system\nThe government aims to support a high quality, responsive and accessible education and training system that allows Australians to gain well paid, secure jobs in areas of national priority and to contribute to a strong economy. [[CP p.2](http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf#page=2)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- report to the Minister for Skills and Training and the Minister for Education regarding the delivery of the USI initiative\n- assign student identifiers and schools identifiers to individuals\n- verify or give a student identifier or schools identifier of an individual\n- verify or give an individual's school identity management information\n- prepare and provide access to authenticated VET transcripts\n- ensure that a record of all student identifiers, schools' identifiers and school identity management information is kept in such form as the Registrar considers appropriate\n- resolve problems related to student identifiers and schools' identifiers\n- appropriately manage the Student Identifiers Special Account\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_APS Values and Code of Conduct_\n\n- maintaining the privacy and security of the USI Registry\n- tracking student performance to encourage life long learning and skill acquisition\n- encouraging regulatory best practice\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| SI01 | Compliance with SI Act and regulations | Full compliance | [CP p.2](http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf#page=2) |\n| SI02 | Privacy and security of USI Registry | No data breaches | [CP p.2](http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf#page=2) |\n| SI03 | Operational efficiency | Reduce regulatory burden by 20% | [CP p.2](http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf#page=2) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| SI01 | Compliance with SI Act and regulations | Full compliance | Achieved | |\n| SI02 | Privacy and security of USI Registry | No data breaches | Achieved | |\n| SI03 | Operational efficiency | Reduced regulatory burden by 15% | Partially achieved | |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Student Identifiers Registrar - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:36:37.984210+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-002313\n**Entity type**: Statutory Body\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Employment and Workplace Relations\n**Website**: http://www.usi.gov.au\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 2 |\n| pages | 3 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Organisational Matters\nRegarding organisational matters, the government expects the Registrar to:\n• support the DEV\\/R Secretary in his capacity as Accountable Authority forthe Registrar\n• manage and maintain delegation of the Registrar's powers under the SI Act\n• administer the USI initiative so that it is relevant to the environment, business stakeholders and\noutcomes it is supporting\n• administer the USI initiative so that it is compliant with applicable legislative and policy\nrequirements\n• manage and govern USI data in line with data policy protocols as agreed by Ministers\n• prepare and give the Ministers an annual report to be presented to Parliament on operations of\nthe Registraras soon as practicable afterthe end of the financialyear\n• in partnership with DEWR and Education, direct their Australian Public Service (APS) staff who\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- Yours sincerely\nA N D R E W G I L E S JA%ON C L A R E / ¥ / 2026\n1tt−1 1026\nEnc.\n''I\nParliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Telephone 02 6277 7430\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- APS Code of Conduct, Public Service Act\n1999, Public Service Regulations 2023 etc.)\n• align their approach and implementation with the 6 principles of the Regulatory Policy, Practice\nand Performance Framework for the regulator's role, regulatory posture, specific legislative\nobjectives, functions, and environmenf\n• uphold and promote the APS Values and Code of Conduct\n• comply with the requirements underthe PGPA Act and associated instruments and policies\n• hold themselves to account through internal accountability processes that foster a culture of\ncontinuous improvement and reflection.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3]\n[Page 1]\nUnique\nStudent\nYour lifelong education number\nQM) Identifier\nAustralian Government\nStudent Identifiers Registrar\nThe Hon Andrew Giles MP The Hon Jason Clare MP\nMinister for Skills and Training Minister for Education\nParliament House Parliament House\nCANBERRA ACT 2600 CANBERRA ACT 2600\nDear Ministers\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's Statement of Intent\nThis Statement of Intent responds toyour Statementof Expectations of 1 April 2026 relatingto the\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's delivery of functions under the Student Identifiers Act 2014 ls\\ Act).\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- As part of this commitment, I will:\n• deliver functions and exercise powers in accordance with the SI Act and relevant legislation and\ninstruments such as the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 FGPA\nAct) and Privacy Act 1988.\n• manage the Student Identifiers Special Account in a way that represents the proper use and\nmanagementof public resources.\n• administer the Unique Student Identifier (USI) initiative in a way that is not inconsistent with\nAustralian Government policies (supportingcompliance with section 21 of the PGPA Act).\n• direct OSIR staff to assist me in a way that upholds the Australian Public Service Values and\nCode of Conduct, as wellas departmental requirements.\n• embed a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement in OSIR, including\ntransparencyin decision makingand recordkeeping.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- Organisational Matters\nRegarding organisational matters, the government expects the Registrar to:\n• support the DEV\\/R Secretary in his capacity as Accountable Authority forthe Registrar\n• manage and maintain delegation of the Registrar's powers under the SI Act\n• administer the USI initiative so that it is relevant to the environment, business stakeholders and\noutcomes it is supporting\n• administer the USI initiative so that it is compliant with applicable legislative and policy\nrequirements\n• manage and govern USI data in line with data policy protocols as agreed by Ministers\n• prepare and give the Ministers an annual report to be presented to Parliament on operations of\nthe Registraras soon as practicable afterthe end of the financialyear\n• in partnership with DEWR and Education, direct their Australian Public Service (APS) staff who\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- Ministerial and portfolio responsibilities\nThe Minister for Skills and Training is responsible for the SI Act, except for functions related to the use of\nschool identifiers in schools and student identifiers in higher education, which is overseen bythe\nMinister for Education.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- APS Code of Conduct, Public Service Act\n1999, Public Service Regulations 2023 etc.)\n• align their approach and implementation with the 6 principles of the Regulatory Policy, Practice\nand Performance Framework for the regulator's role, regulatory posture, specific legislative\nobjectives, functions, and environmenf\n• uphold and promote the APS Values and Code of Conduct\n• comply with the requirements underthe PGPA Act and associated instruments and policies\n• hold themselves to account through internal accountability processes that foster a culture of\ncontinuous improvement and reflection.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3]\n[Page 1]\nUnique\nStudent\nYour lifelong education number\nQM) Identifier\nAustralian Government\nStudent Identifiers Registrar\nThe Hon Andrew Giles MP The Hon Jason Clare MP\nMinister for Skills and Training Minister for Education\nParliament House Parliament House\nCANBERRA ACT 2600 CANBERRA ACT 2600\nDear Ministers\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's Statement of Intent\nThis Statement of Intent responds toyour Statementof Expectations of 1 April 2026 relatingto the\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's delivery of functions under the Student Identifiers Act 2014 ls\\ Act).\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nFebruary 2026\n• balance risk mitigation with efficiency, growth and dynamism when implementing appropriate\ncontrols to manage the risk of unauthorised disclosure of protected or sensitive information\n• use intelligence and data to inform a risk based approach to regulatory engagement, including\nproportionaltargetingof activities of concern\n• draw on evidence and stakeholder experience to identify and address systemic non compliance\n• work cooperatively with stakeholders including school students and parents, VET students,\nhigher education students, RTOs, schools and school systems, higher education providers and\nVET admission bodies to encourage voluntary compliance\n• monitor their operatingenvironment so that delivery of their functions has regard to changes in\ntechnology, industry practices and community expectations\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- The Registrar's business priorities for 2025 to 2027 are:\nrobust and secure technology\nstrengthened governance and continuous improvement\nefficient quality service delivery\nrisk based and data driven regulation and compliance\nstrategic and operational collaboration\na professional culture delivering with integrity.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us)`\n- Yours sincerely\nA N D R E W G I L E S JA%ON C L A R E / ¥ / 2026\n1tt−1 1026\nEnc.\n''I\nParliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Telephone 02 6277 7430\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3]\n[Page 1]\nUnique\nStudent\nYour lifelong education number\nQM) Identifier\nAustralian Government\nStudent Identifiers Registrar\nThe Hon Andrew Giles MP The Hon Jason Clare MP\nMinister for Skills and Training Minister for Education\nParliament House Parliament House\nCANBERRA ACT 2600 CANBERRA ACT 2600\nDear Ministers\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's Statement of Intent\nThis Statement of Intent responds toyour Statementof Expectations of 1 April 2026 relatingto the\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's delivery of functions under the Student Identifiers Act 2014 ls\\ Act).\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- Business priorities\nOur purpose is to provide a simple, secure and trusted service linking the education and training journey for all.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us)`\n- The government is committed to supporting a high quality, responsive and accessible education and\ntraining system that allows Australians to gain well paid, secure jobs in areas of national priority and to\ncontribute to a strong economy.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nFebruary 2026\n• balance risk mitigation with efficiency, growth and dynamism when implementing appropriate\ncontrols to manage the risk of unauthorised disclosure of protected or sensitive information\n• use intelligence and data to inform a risk based approach to regulatory engagement, including\nproportionaltargetingof activities of concern\n• draw on evidence and stakeholder experience to identify and address systemic non compliance\n• work cooperatively with stakeholders including school students and parents, VET students,\nhigher education students, RTOs, schools and school systems, higher education providers and\nVET admission bodies to encourage voluntary compliance\n• monitor their operatingenvironment so that delivery of their functions has regard to changes in\ntechnology, industry practices and community expectations\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- As part of this commitment, I will:\n• deliver functions and exercise powers in accordance with the SI Act and relevant legislation and\ninstruments such as the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 FGPA\nAct) and Privacy Act 1988.\n• manage the Student Identifiers Special Account in a way that represents the proper use and\nmanagementof public resources.\n• administer the Unique Student Identifier (USI) initiative in a way that is not inconsistent with\nAustralian Government policies (supportingcompliance with section 21 of the PGPA Act).\n• direct OSIR staff to assist me in a way that upholds the Australian Public Service Values and\nCode of Conduct, as wellas departmental requirements.\n• embed a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement in OSIR, including\ntransparencyin decision makingand recordkeeping.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- The Hon Andrew Giles M P The Hon JasonClareM P\nMinister For Skills and Training Minister for Education\nMS25−000932\nMs Vivianne Johnson\nActing Student Identifiers Registrar\n100 Waymouth Street\nADELAIDE SA 5000\nVivianne.Johnson@usi.gov.au\nDearM 0 .\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- I W K\nAs the Ministers responsible for the administration ofthe Student Identifiers Act 2014, we are\nwriting to provide you, as Acting Student Identifiers Registrar, with strategic direction in the form\nofthe attached Ministerial Statement ofExpectations.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nFebruary 2026\nThe Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) Secretary and\nDepartment of Education Secretary will provide the staff necessary to assist the Registrar in the delivery\nof their functions.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Yours sincerely\nA N D R E W G I L E S JA%ON C L A R E / ¥ / 2026\n1tt−1 1026\nEnc.\n''I\nParliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Telephone 02 6277 7430\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3]\n[Page 1]\nUnique\nStudent\nYour lifelong education number\nQM) Identifier\nAustralian Government\nStudent Identifiers Registrar\nThe Hon Andrew Giles MP The Hon Jason Clare MP\nMinister for Skills and Training Minister for Education\nParliament House Parliament House\nCANBERRA ACT 2600 CANBERRA ACT 2600\nDear Ministers\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's Statement of Intent\nThis Statement of Intent responds toyour Statementof Expectations of 1 April 2026 relatingto the\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's delivery of functions under the Student Identifiers Act 2014 ls\\ Act).\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nFebruary 2026\n• balance risk mitigation with efficiency, growth and dynamism when implementing appropriate\ncontrols to manage the risk of unauthorised disclosure of protected or sensitive information\n• use intelligence and data to inform a risk based approach to regulatory engagement, including\nproportionaltargetingof activities of concern\n• draw on evidence and stakeholder experience to identify and address systemic non compliance\n• work cooperatively with stakeholders including school students and parents, VET students,\nhigher education students, RTOs, schools and school systems, higher education providers and\nVET admission bodies to encourage voluntary compliance\n• monitor their operatingenvironment so that delivery of their functions has regard to changes in\ntechnology, industry practices and community expectations\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- As part of this commitment, I will:\n• deliver functions and exercise powers in accordance with the SI Act and relevant legislation and\ninstruments such as the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 FGPA\nAct) and Privacy Act 1988.\n• manage the Student Identifiers Special Account in a way that represents the proper use and\nmanagementof public resources.\n• administer the Unique Student Identifier (USI) initiative in a way that is not inconsistent with\nAustralian Government policies (supportingcompliance with section 21 of the PGPA Act).\n• direct OSIR staff to assist me in a way that upholds the Australian Public Service Values and\nCode of Conduct, as wellas departmental requirements.\n• embed a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement in OSIR, including\ntransparencyin decision makingand recordkeeping.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- The Registrar's business priorities for 2025 to 2027 are:\nrobust and secure technology\nstrengthened governance and continuous improvement\nefficient quality service delivery\nrisk based and data driven regulation and compliance\nstrategic and operational collaboration\na professional culture delivering with integrity.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us)`\n- The Hon Andrew Giles M P The Hon JasonClareM P\nMinister For Skills and Training Minister for Education\nMS25−000932\nMs Vivianne Johnson\nActing Student Identifiers Registrar\n100 Waymouth Street\nADELAIDE SA 5000\nVivianne.Johnson@usi.gov.au\nDearM 0 .\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nFebruary 2026\nThe Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) Secretary and\nDepartment of Education Secretary will provide the staff necessary to assist the Registrar in the delivery\nof their functions.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- Organisational Matters\nRegarding organisational matters, the government expects the Registrar to:\n• support the DEV\\/R Secretary in his capacity as Accountable Authority forthe Registrar\n• manage and maintain delegation of the Registrar's powers under the SI Act\n• administer the USI initiative so that it is relevant to the environment, business stakeholders and\noutcomes it is supporting\n• administer the USI initiative so that it is compliant with applicable legislative and policy\nrequirements\n• manage and govern USI data in line with data policy protocols as agreed by Ministers\n• prepare and give the Ministers an annual report to be presented to Parliament on operations of\nthe Registraras soon as practicable afterthe end of the financialyear\n• in partnership with DEWR and Education, direct their Australian Public Service (APS) staff who\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- 27 August 2025\nHigher education providers compliance with Student Identifiers Act\nHigher education\nDo you know your organisation's compliance obligations under the\nStudent Identifiers Act 2014\n(Cth)?\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/newsroom)`\n- 31 July 2025\nVET sector compliance obligations under the Student Identifiers Act\nVocational education and training (VET)\nDo you know your organisation's compliance obligations under the\nStudent Identifiers Act 2014\n(Cth)?\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/newsroom)`\n- [Page 2]\nFebruary 2026\nSTATEMENT OF EXPECTATIONS\nActing Student Identifiers Registrar\nThis Statement sets out the Australian Government's expectations forthe Acting Student Identifiers\nRegistrar (the Registrar) in undertaking functions consistent with the Student IdentifiersAct 2014\n(SI Act) regulatory functions.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- APS Code of Conduct, Public Service Act\n1999, Public Service Regulations 2023 etc.)\n• align their approach and implementation with the 6 principles of the Regulatory Policy, Practice\nand Performance Framework for the regulator's role, regulatory posture, specific legislative\nobjectives, functions, and environmenf\n• uphold and promote the APS Values and Code of Conduct\n• comply with the requirements underthe PGPA Act and associated instruments and policies\n• hold themselves to account through internal accountability processes that foster a culture of\ncontinuous improvement and reflection.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- In line with Section 18 of the\nStudent Identifiers Act 2014\n(the Act), de-identified information contained in the USI Registry System may be shared with other entities to support these activities.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us)`\n- The current Registrar, Ms Vivianne Johnson will be acting in the role until 19 September 2026.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| 17 million | Since beingestablished via the SI Act, more than 17 million Unique Student Identifiers (USIs) have been\ncreated, allowing learners to access nationally recognised Vocational Education Training (VET) and\nhigher education opportunities, supporting robust processes for students and providers and informing\nevidence based policy at the Commonwealth and state and territory level. | `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Yours sincerely\nA N D R E W G I L E S JA%ON C L A R E / ¥ / 2026\n1tt−1 1026\nEnc.\n''I\nParliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Telephone 02 6277 7430\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3]\n[Page 1]\nUnique\nStudent\nYour lifelong education number\nQM) Identifier\nAustralian Government\nStudent Identifiers Registrar\nThe Hon Andrew Giles MP The Hon Jason Clare MP\nMinister for Skills and Training Minister for Education\nParliament House Parliament House\nCANBERRA ACT 2600 CANBERRA ACT 2600\nDear Ministers\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's Statement of Intent\nThis Statement of Intent responds toyour Statementof Expectations of 1 April 2026 relatingto the\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's delivery of functions under the Student Identifiers Act 2014 ls\\ Act).\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- Home\nchevron_right\nAbout Us\nchevron_right\nNewsroom\n2024-25 Student Identifiers Registrar Annual Report\nReports\nThe Student Identifiers Registrar Annual Report presents achievements against key performance indicators.\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/newsroom)`\n- [Page 3]\nFebruary 2026\n• balance risk mitigation with efficiency, growth and dynamism when implementing appropriate\ncontrols to manage the risk of unauthorised disclosure of protected or sensitive information\n• use intelligence and data to inform a risk based approach to regulatory engagement, including\nproportionaltargetingof activities of concern\n• draw on evidence and stakeholder experience to identify and address systemic non compliance\n• work cooperatively with stakeholders including school students and parents, VET students,\nhigher education students, RTOs, schools and school systems, higher education providers and\nVET admission bodies to encourage voluntary compliance\n• monitor their operatingenvironment so that delivery of their functions has regard to changes in\ntechnology, industry practices and community expectations\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- As part of this commitment, I will:\n• deliver functions and exercise powers in accordance with the SI Act and relevant legislation and\ninstruments such as the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 FGPA\nAct) and Privacy Act 1988.\n• manage the Student Identifiers Special Account in a way that represents the proper use and\nmanagementof public resources.\n• administer the Unique Student Identifier (USI) initiative in a way that is not inconsistent with\nAustralian Government policies (supportingcompliance with section 21 of the PGPA Act).\n• direct OSIR staff to assist me in a way that upholds the Australian Public Service Values and\nCode of Conduct, as wellas departmental requirements.\n• embed a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement in OSIR, including\ntransparencyin decision makingand recordkeeping.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- The Registrar's business priorities for 2025 to 2027 are:\nrobust and secure technology\nstrengthened governance and continuous improvement\nefficient quality service delivery\nrisk based and data driven regulation and compliance\nstrategic and operational collaboration\na professional culture delivering with integrity.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us)`\n- Your USI VET transcript\nView, download and share your nationally recognised VET training completed after 2015.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (http://www.usi.gov.au)`\n- The Hon Andrew Giles M P The Hon JasonClareM P\nMinister For Skills and Training Minister for Education\nMS25−000932\nMs Vivianne Johnson\nActing Student Identifiers Registrar\n100 Waymouth Street\nADELAIDE SA 5000\nVivianne.Johnson@usi.gov.au\nDearM 0 .\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- In doing so, the government expects the\nRegistrar to:\n• tailortheir approach to administeringthe USI in a way that considers the diverse needs of\nschool, VET and higher education students, schools and school systems, Registered Training\nOrganisations (RTOs), higher education providers and VET admission bodies as appropriate\n• tailortheir approach to administeringthe USI initiative in a way that supports school, VETand\nhigher education students, schools and school systems, RTOs, higher education providers and\nVET admission bodies to comply with the SI Act and regulations\n• utilise the civil penalties provisions of the SI Act as appropriate\n1 Note in relation to the Act's schools identifier provisions, the Schools USI Project delivery is in progress.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nFebruary 2026\nThe Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) Secretary and\nDepartment of Education Secretary will provide the staff necessary to assist the Registrar in the delivery\nof their functions.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- Organisational Matters\nRegarding organisational matters, the government expects the Registrar to:\n• support the DEV\\/R Secretary in his capacity as Accountable Authority forthe Registrar\n• manage and maintain delegation of the Registrar's powers under the SI Act\n• administer the USI initiative so that it is relevant to the environment, business stakeholders and\noutcomes it is supporting\n• administer the USI initiative so that it is compliant with applicable legislative and policy\nrequirements\n• manage and govern USI data in line with data policy protocols as agreed by Ministers\n• prepare and give the Ministers an annual report to be presented to Parliament on operations of\nthe Registraras soon as practicable afterthe end of the financialyear\n• in partnership with DEWR and Education, direct their Australian Public Service (APS) staff who\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- 27 August 2025\nHigher education providers compliance with Student Identifiers Act\nHigher education\nDo you know your organisation's compliance obligations under the\nStudent Identifiers Act 2014\n(Cth)?\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/newsroom)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 3]\nFebruary 2026\n• balance risk mitigation with efficiency, growth and dynamism when implementing appropriate\ncontrols to manage the risk of unauthorised disclosure of protected or sensitive information\n• use intelligence and data to inform a risk based approach to regulatory engagement, including\nproportionaltargetingof activities of concern\n• draw on evidence and stakeholder experience to identify and address systemic non compliance\n• work cooperatively with stakeholders including school students and parents, VET students,\nhigher education students, RTOs, schools and school systems, higher education providers and\nVET admission bodies to encourage voluntary compliance\n• monitor their operatingenvironment so that delivery of their functions has regard to changes in\ntechnology, industry practices and community expectations\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- The Registrar's business priorities for 2025 to 2027 are:\nrobust and secure technology\nstrengthened governance and continuous improvement\nefficient quality service delivery\nrisk based and data driven regulation and compliance\nstrategic and operational collaboration\na professional culture delivering with integrity.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us)`\n- Yours sincerely\nA N D R E W G I L E S JA%ON C L A R E / ¥ / 2026\n1tt−1 1026\nEnc.\n''I\nParliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Telephone 02 6277 7430\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3]\n[Page 1]\nUnique\nStudent\nYour lifelong education number\nQM) Identifier\nAustralian Government\nStudent Identifiers Registrar\nThe Hon Andrew Giles MP The Hon Jason Clare MP\nMinister for Skills and Training Minister for Education\nParliament House Parliament House\nCANBERRA ACT 2600 CANBERRA ACT 2600\nDear Ministers\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's Statement of Intent\nThis Statement of Intent responds toyour Statementof Expectations of 1 April 2026 relatingto the\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's delivery of functions under the Student Identifiers Act 2014 ls\\ Act).\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- To that end, the government is committed to maintainingthe privacy and security of the USI Registry,\ntracking student performance to encourage life long learning and skill acquisition and encouraging\nregulatory best practice, while better balancing risk mitigation with efficiency, growth and dynamism.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- As part of this commitment, I will:\n• deliver functions and exercise powers in accordance with the SI Act and relevant legislation and\ninstruments such as the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 FGPA\nAct) and Privacy Act 1988.\n• manage the Student Identifiers Special Account in a way that represents the proper use and\nmanagementof public resources.\n• administer the Unique Student Identifier (USI) initiative in a way that is not inconsistent with\nAustralian Government policies (supportingcompliance with section 21 of the PGPA Act).\n• direct OSIR staff to assist me in a way that upholds the Australian Public Service Values and\nCode of Conduct, as wellas departmental requirements.\n• embed a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement in OSIR, including\ntransparencyin decision makingand recordkeeping.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- The Hon Andrew Giles M P The Hon JasonClareM P\nMinister For Skills and Training Minister for Education\nMS25−000932\nMs Vivianne Johnson\nActing Student Identifiers Registrar\n100 Waymouth Street\nADELAIDE SA 5000\nVivianne.Johnson@usi.gov.au\nDearM 0 .\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nFebruary 2026\nThe Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) Secretary and\nDepartment of Education Secretary will provide the staff necessary to assist the Registrar in the delivery\nof their functions.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- Organisational Matters\nRegarding organisational matters, the government expects the Registrar to:\n• support the DEV\\/R Secretary in his capacity as Accountable Authority forthe Registrar\n• manage and maintain delegation of the Registrar's powers under the SI Act\n• administer the USI initiative so that it is relevant to the environment, business stakeholders and\noutcomes it is supporting\n• administer the USI initiative so that it is compliant with applicable legislative and policy\nrequirements\n• manage and govern USI data in line with data policy protocols as agreed by Ministers\n• prepare and give the Ministers an annual report to be presented to Parliament on operations of\nthe Registraras soon as practicable afterthe end of the financialyear\n• in partnership with DEWR and Education, direct their Australian Public Service (APS) staff who\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- Where it may be appropriate to take regulatory action, I will have regard to best practice\nprinciples in Resource Management Guide 128 Regulator Performance, particularly consideration of\nrisks, cost effectiveness and the impact of such action.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- 27 August 2025\nHigher education providers compliance with Student Identifiers Act\nHigher education\nDo you know your organisation's compliance obligations under the\nStudent Identifiers Act 2014\n(Cth)?\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/newsroom)`\n- 31 July 2025\nVET sector compliance obligations under the Student Identifiers Act\nVocational education and training (VET)\nDo you know your organisation's compliance obligations under the\nStudent Identifiers Act 2014\n(Cth)?\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/newsroom)`\n- [Page 2]\nFebruary 2026\nSTATEMENT OF EXPECTATIONS\nActing Student Identifiers Registrar\nThis Statement sets out the Australian Government's expectations forthe Acting Student Identifiers\nRegistrar (the Registrar) in undertaking functions consistent with the Student IdentifiersAct 2014\n(SI Act) regulatory functions.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- APS Code of Conduct, Public Service Act\n1999, Public Service Regulations 2023 etc.)\n• align their approach and implementation with the 6 principles of the Regulatory Policy, Practice\nand Performance Framework for the regulator's role, regulatory posture, specific legislative\nobjectives, functions, and environmenf\n• uphold and promote the APS Values and Code of Conduct\n• comply with the requirements underthe PGPA Act and associated instruments and policies\n• hold themselves to account through internal accountability processes that foster a culture of\ncontinuous improvement and reflection.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- As part of this commitment, I will:\n• deliver functions and exercise powers in accordance with the SI Act and relevant legislation and\ninstruments such as the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 FGPA\nAct) and Privacy Act 1988.\n• manage the Student Identifiers Special Account in a way that represents the proper use and\nmanagementof public resources.\n• administer the Unique Student Identifier (USI) initiative in a way that is not inconsistent with\nAustralian Government policies (supportingcompliance with section 21 of the PGPA Act).\n• direct OSIR staff to assist me in a way that upholds the Australian Public Service Values and\nCode of Conduct, as wellas departmental requirements.\n• embed a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement in OSIR, including\ntransparencyin decision makingand recordkeeping.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- The Registrar's business priorities for 2025 to 2027 are:\nrobust and secure technology\nstrengthened governance and continuous improvement\nefficient quality service delivery\nrisk based and data driven regulation and compliance\nstrategic and operational collaboration\na professional culture delivering with integrity.\n Source: `pages/about.html (http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us)`\n- APS Code of Conduct, Public Service Act\n1999, Public Service Regulations 2023 etc.)\n• align their approach and implementation with the 6 principles of the Regulatory Policy, Practice\nand Performance Framework for the regulator's role, regulatory posture, specific legislative\nobjectives, functions, and environmenf\n• uphold and promote the APS Values and Code of Conduct\n• comply with the requirements underthe PGPA Act and associated instruments and policies\n• hold themselves to account through internal accountability processes that foster a culture of\ncontinuous improvement and reflection.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nFebruary 2026\n• balance risk mitigation with efficiency, growth and dynamism when implementing appropriate\ncontrols to manage the risk of unauthorised disclosure of protected or sensitive information\n• use intelligence and data to inform a risk based approach to regulatory engagement, including\nproportionaltargetingof activities of concern\n• draw on evidence and stakeholder experience to identify and address systemic non compliance\n• work cooperatively with stakeholders including school students and parents, VET students,\nhigher education students, RTOs, schools and school systems, higher education providers and\nVET admission bodies to encourage voluntary compliance\n• monitor their operatingenvironment so that delivery of their functions has regard to changes in\ntechnology, industry practices and community expectations\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- Organisational Matters\nRegarding organisational matters, the government expects the Registrar to:\n• support the DEV\\/R Secretary in his capacity as Accountable Authority forthe Registrar\n• manage and maintain delegation of the Registrar's powers under the SI Act\n• administer the USI initiative so that it is relevant to the environment, business stakeholders and\noutcomes it is supporting\n• administer the USI initiative so that it is compliant with applicable legislative and policy\nrequirements\n• manage and govern USI data in line with data policy protocols as agreed by Ministers\n• prepare and give the Ministers an annual report to be presented to Parliament on operations of\nthe Registraras soon as practicable afterthe end of the financialyear\n• in partnership with DEWR and Education, direct their Australian Public Service (APS) staff who\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- Yours sincerely\nA N D R E W G I L E S JA%ON C L A R E / ¥ / 2026\n1tt−1 1026\nEnc.\n''I\nParliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Telephone 02 6277 7430\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3]\n[Page 1]\nUnique\nStudent\nYour lifelong education number\nQM) Identifier\nAustralian Government\nStudent Identifiers Registrar\nThe Hon Andrew Giles MP The Hon Jason Clare MP\nMinister for Skills and Training Minister for Education\nParliament House Parliament House\nCANBERRA ACT 2600 CANBERRA ACT 2600\nDear Ministers\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's Statement of Intent\nThis Statement of Intent responds toyour Statementof Expectations of 1 April 2026 relatingto the\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's delivery of functions under the Student Identifiers Act 2014 ls\\ Act).\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n- My administration of the USI initiative willtake into accountthe\ngovernment's focus on:\n• improving productivity and achieving regulatory objectives at the lowest cost to citizens and\nbusinesses, includingthrough my collaboration with other regulators.\n• supporting learners, creating a skilled workforce and streamlining processes to deliver\noutcomes for Australians and the economy.\n• enabling the value of the USI to be realised through appropriate use of data such as government\nresearch, consistent with government policy and ministerial requirements, and supported by\nrobust governance and privacy arrangements.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - http://www.usi.gov.au\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - http://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/newsroom\n- `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Intent%20April%202026.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Student Identifiers Registrar - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:24:00.830545+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-002313\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Employment and Workplace Relations\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 6\n- Unique legislation references found: 5\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 4 |\n| Regulation | 1 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Student Identifiers Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Student+Identifiers+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/news-latest.html`\n- `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nal education and training (VET) and higher education performance.\nThe USI supports targeted policy making, research and compliance activity aimed at meeting the needs of students, education or training providers, and employers. In line with Section 18 of the\nStudent Identifiers Act 2014\n(the Act), de-identified information contained in the USI Registry System may be shared with other entities to support these activities.\nThe Act outlines that students need a USI if they are:\nstudying nationally recognised VET\nseeking a\nVET student loan\na hig\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- nal education and training (VET)\nWe have recently updated our Evidence of Identity (EOI) forms.\n27 August 2025\nHigher education providers compliance with Student Identifiers Act\nHigher education\nDo you know your organisation's compliance obligations under the\nStudent Identifiers Act 2014\n(Cth)?\n31 July 2025\nVET sector compliance obligations under the Student Identifiers Act\nVocational education and training (VET)\nDo you know your organisation's compliance obligations under the\nStudent Identifiers Act 2014\n(Cth)?\n31 July 2025\nStay up to date\nS\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html`\n- on's compliance obligations under the\nStudent Identifiers Act 2014\n(Cth)?\n31 July 2025\nVET sector compliance obligations under the Student Identifiers Act\nVocational education and training (VET)\nDo you know your organisation's compliance obligations under the\nStudent Identifiers Act 2014\n(Cth)?\n31 July 2025\nStay up to date\nStay up to date with the latest information on the USI.\nEmail\nFirst name\nLast name\nOrganisation\nPosition title\nSubscribe\nDid you find the information you were looking for on this page?\nYes\nNo\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html`\n- ster For Skills and Training Minister for Education\nMS25−000932\nMs Vivianne Johnson\nActing Student Identifiers Registrar\n100 Waymouth Street\nADELAIDE SA 5000\nVivianne.Johnson@usi.gov.au\nDearM 0 . I W K\nAs the Ministers responsible for the administration ofthe Student Identifiers Act 2014, we are\nwriting to provide you, as Acting Student Identifiers Registrar, with strategic direction in the form\nofthe attached Ministerial Statement ofExpectations.\nAs outlined in the Depattment ofFinance's Regulator Performance (RMG128)guidance,\nMinisterial St\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pages.jsonl`\n- ERRA ACT 2600 CANBERRA ACT 2600\nDear Ministers\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's Statement of Intent\nThis Statement of Intent responds toyour Statementof Expectations of 1 April 2026 relatingto the\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's delivery of functions under the Student Identifiers Act 2014 ls\\ Act).\nAs Acting Registrar, I will meet your expectations as outlined below.\nStudent Identifiers Registrar's role\nThe Registrar is a statutory office holder established under section 31 of the SI Act.\nIn this role, I am committed to my delivery and the ope\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pages.jsonl`\n\n### APS Code of Conduct, Public Service Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=APS+Code+of+Conduct%2C+Public+Service+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ervice (APS) staff who\nassist the Registrar to deliver functions in a way where they are abiding by their respective\ndepartmental policies, proceduresand obligations underthe Enterprise Agreement 2024 27 and\nother relevant APS legislation and frameworks (e.g. APS Code of Conduct, Public Service Act\n1999, Public Service Regulations 2023 etc.)\n• align their approach and implementation with the 6 principles of the Regulatory Policy, Practice\nand Performance Framework for the regulator's role, regulatory posture, specific legislative\nobjectives, functions, and e\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pages.jsonl`\n\n### FGPA Act) and Privacy Act 1988\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=FGPA+Act%29+and+Privacy+Act+1988\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- cient, effective, economical and ethical.\nAs part of this commitment, I will:\n• deliver functions and exercise powers in accordance with the SI Act and relevant legislation and\ninstruments such as the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 FGPA\nAct) and Privacy Act 1988.\n• manage the Student Identifiers Special Account in a way that represents the proper use and\nmanagementof public resources.\n• administer the Unique Student Identifier (USI) initiative in a way that is not inconsistent with\nAustralian Government policies (sup\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- fice of the Student Identifiers\nRegistrar (OSIR) being efficient, effective, economical and ethical.\nAs part of this commitment, I will:\n• deliver functions and exercise powers in accordance with the SI Act and relevant legislation and\ninstruments such as the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 FGPA\nAct) and Privacy Act 1988.\n• manage the Student Identifiers Special Account in a way that represents the proper use and\nmanagementof public resources.\n• administer the Unique Student Identifier (USI) initiative in a way that is not inconsistent with\nAust\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Service Regulations 2023\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Service+Regulations+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- deliver functions in a way where they are abiding by their respective\ndepartmental policies, proceduresand obligations underthe Enterprise Agreement 2024 27 and\nother relevant APS legislation and frameworks (e.g. APS Code of Conduct, Public Service Act\n1999, Public Service Regulations 2023 etc.)\n• align their approach and implementation with the 6 principles of the Regulatory Policy, Practice\nand Performance Framework for the regulator's role, regulatory posture, specific legislative\nobjectives, functions, and environmenf\n• uphold and promote t\n Source: `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pages.jsonl`\n\n## Files Scanned\n\n- `pages/about.html` (page)\n- `pages/contact.html` (page)\n- `pages/homepage.html` (page)\n- `pages/news-latest.html` (page)\n- `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Intent-20April-202026.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)", "global_initiatives_md": null, "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": null, "vision_source_page": null, "purposes": "The government is committed to supporting a high quality, responsive and accessible education and 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(APS) staff who", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "APS staff / executives", "source": "other-pdfs/Student-20Identifiers-20Registrar-20Statement-20of-20Expectations-20April-202026.pdf (http://www.usi.gov.au/system/files/2026-04/Student%20Identifiers%20Registrar%20Statement%20of%20Expectations%20April%202026.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Sensitive information leakage", "Inconsistent quality of generated drafts" ] }, { "entity_id": "B-002313", "entity_name": "Student Identifiers Registrar", "folder_name": "Student-Identifiers-Registrar", "category": "Data & Performance", "scale": "small", "title": "KPI evidence register with named owners", "idea": "Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.", "quote": "[Page 3]\nFebruary 2026\n• balance risk mitigation with efficiency, growth and dynamism when implementing appropriate\ncontrols to manage the risk of unauthorised disclosure of protected or sensitive information\n• use intelligence and data to inform a risk based approach to regulatory engagement, including\nproportionaltargetingof activities of concern\n• draw on evidence and stakeholder experience to identify and address systemic non compliance\n• work cooperatively with stakeholders including school students and parents, VET students,\nhigher education students, RTOs, schools and school systems, higher education providers and\nVET admission bodies to encourage voluntary compliance\n• monitor their operatingenvironment so that delivery of their functions has regard to changes 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