Fact check
“The federal government announced in early September it would deregister the graduate diploma of management (learning).”
Reasoning
The claim matches the information provided in the excerpts, which directly mention the government's early‑September announcement to deregister the graduate diploma of management (learning) due to concerns about misuse by non‑genuine students.
On confidence: Two independent excerpts from the same reputable source (The Guardian) explicitly state that the federal government announced in early September its intention to deregister the graduate diploma of management (learning).
Important context
The deregistration was announced as part of a broader crackdown on diploma programs perceived to be used for visa purposes. The course is widely offered across Australia, affecting many students.
Evidence
Supporting (2)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourcePrivate colleges around Australia offering last-minute discounts for diploma allegedly ‘misused by shonks’ | Australian education | The Guardian
concerns it is being “misused by shonks”. The government announced in early September it would deregister the graduate diploma of management (learning) which it suspected was being used by “non-genuine” students to remain in Australia. The…
- Tier 1 — Primary sourcePrivate colleges around Australia offering last-minute discounts for diploma allegedly ‘misused by shonks’ | Australian education | The Guardian
colleges around Australia offering last-minute discounts for diploma allegedly ‘misused by shonks’ Federal government to deregister graduate diploma of management in October over fears it was being used by ‘non-genuine’ students to remain…
Limitations
Both pieces of evidence come from the same news outlet, which may limit source diversity. No official government press release is provided, so verification relies on secondary reporting.
- Last verified:
- Sep 27, 2026, 4:23 AM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 2.1.0
- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
Private colleges around Australia offering last-minute discounts for diploma allegedly ‘misused by shonks’The Guardian · Krishani Dhanji