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Policy and legislation

Last updated: 15/07/2026

The VET Information Standard is supported by the updates made to the Data Provision Requirements (DPRs) in July 2026. The new DPRs strengthen national reporting arrangements and help establish a richer framework for VET data collection.

What are the Data Provision Requirements​

The Data Provision Requirements (DPRs) are the legal framework that defines rules, requirements and obligations registered training organisations (RTOs) must meet to legally submit VET activity data to NCVER.​ 

The DPRs are a legally enforceable instrument under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVETR) Act 2011 and have been updated as part of the VET Data Streamlining Program, including to make reference to the new VET Information Standard. They will be supported by guidance material and explanatory information that help RTOs understand and meet their obligations. ​

The DPRs define a range of requirements that drive data reporting, including: ​

What data and information RTOs need to report

When and how often they need to report

The methods they use to report

Certain exemptions to full data reporting