QTAC Information Sheet
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a two-hour aptitude test that assists applicants in demonstrating their potential for tertiary study and helps tertiary institutions in making their selection decisions. Please note that between 10 and 20 minutes are required to fill out personal details on answer sheets and collect test booklets and answer sheets after the exam has finished. Therefore, you should allow a total of three hours for the sitting of the test. The test is widely accepted and used by most tertiary institutions in Queensland and many others throughout Australia.
There are a number of versions of the STAT. For entry to Queensland tertiary institutions, QTAC administers the STAT Multiple Choice. This version is made up of 70 multiple-choice questions, half of which are verbal and the other half quantitative.
As the test itself is not designed to test your specific knowledge of certain subjects, you do not have to 'study' for the test. All the information is given to you in the exam. The questions focus on your ability to process, analyse and understand material presented in a variety of forms including graphs, prose and cartoons.
A STAT result may improve your chances of selection. You can sit the test once per STAT year. The current STAT year commences 15 April 2013 and ends 14 April 2014. If you have sat the test more than once (in different STAT years), your highest result will usually be used in assessing your QTAC application, however please note that some institutions have different policies with respect to this where there is previous failing tertiary study. You should contact the admissions office of the institution you wish to apply to for further information.
Please note that STAT results can take a minimum of 2 to 3 weeks to be received at QTAC and applicants should allow sufficient time to have results available for offer rounds when choosing their STAT sitting.
Should I sit the STAT?
The answer depends on the qualifications you already have, and which institution you wish to attend. The following information is a general guide to who should sit the test.
You may find that STAT improves your case for tertiary entry in the following circumstances:
Alternative Entry
It is recommended that you sit the STAT if you have no formal academic qualifications and you are applying for entry on the basis of Alternative Entry qualifications. These qualifications include: professional qualifications; employment experience; and Personal Competencies Assessment (PCA). A STAT result can provide you with a selection rank that may be used on its own or combined with your professional qualifications, employment experience or PCA, depending on specific institution policy. If you have completed Year 12 or equivalent but did not achieve your desired result, you may consider applying via Alternative Entry and sitting the STAT. View more....
Senior External Examination
If you have partially completed the Senior External examination (i.e. one, two or three subjects), a STAT result can be combined with your subject results to increase your overall selection rank. Please note that age requirements apply (see below). If you are 18 or over and have completed four subjects you are not required to sit the STAT. However, if you do sit the STAT, QTAC will use the higher of the selection ranks derived from either your four subjects or your best one, two or three subjects combined with your STAT result. View more....
Competency-Based Training (CBT)
A number of tertiary institutions, TAFE and registered training organisations in particular, have competency-based training (CBT), whereby students receive results of 'competent' and 'not yet competent'. If you are undertaking a certificate, associate diploma, diploma, advanced diploma or degree course in which the assessment is competency-based, it is strongly recommended that you sit the STAT to potentially improve your selection rank. No age requirements apply, however institution policies vary regarding the use of ranks allocated on the basis of competency-based assessment, including current internal Year 12 students.
A STAT result is only used to upgrade your selection rank if you achieve competency in all subjects undertaken. It is not used if some subjects are 'not yet competent'. If this is the case, it is important that you repeat the subject and achieve competency as soon as possible. If your course is a combination of graded and competency-based assessment, it still may be advantageous to sit the STAT if at least one quarter of your assessment is competency-based. View more....
Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation
The Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (ATP) is a preparatory course conducted by TAFE Queensland institutes and some private providers. A STAT result can be combined with the results from this certificate to improve your selection rank. To be awarded the certificate, students must successfully complete 10 modules, the majority of which must be completed subjects and one of those must be the subject Language and Learning Skills. Subjects may comprise 2 or 3 modules of equal weighting. Some institutions will combine the STAT with a minimum of two subjects (partial completion). No age requirement applies to combining the STAT with the Certificate IV in ATP, however there may be an age requirement in order to undertake the course. Check with the institution offering the course.
A STAT result may also be combined with results from other preparatory/bridging courses. Check with the admissions office of the institution to which you intend to apply.
Subject prerequisites
The STAT may also be used to satisfy some subject prerequisites. For example, a good STAT result may satisfy the English subject prerequisite and a good score in the quantitative subsection of the STAT may satisfy the mathematics subject prerequisite for some institutions. However you should check with the admissions office of the institution you intend to apply to. Age requirements may apply. View more....
Generally, current Year 12s are not able to sit the STAT to satisfy subject prerequisites.
English Language Proficiency
Courses offered through QTAC are conducted in the English language and require students to have proficiency in the English language. If your first language is not English and you have not previously undertaken either senior schooling or higher study in the English language, you must demonstrate your English language proficiency. The STAT may also be used to satisfy English Language Proficiency for some institutions. For example, a good overall STAT result or a good result in the verbal sub score may satisfy English Language Proficiency for some institutions. View more....
Institutional Policies on STAT - 2012/2013 Admissions
If you are currently studying internal Year 12, STAT is generally not accepted as a means of entry to tertiary courses. For further clarification it is essential that you check with the admissions office of the institution you wish attend.
** Please note that the information below pertaining to English subject prerequisite is currently under review. Information on policies for satisfying these requirements for 2012/2013 admissions should be available in early August. Alternatively, you can contact the relevant institution for further information.
Institution
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STAT accepted on its own
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STAT combined with professional qualifications, employment and PCA
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STAT combined with 1,2, or 3 Senior External Examination subjects**
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STAT combined with competency based training or Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation |
STAT to satisfy the English subject prerequisite**
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STAT to satisfy English Language Proficiency |
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Australian Catholic University
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Yes - if 21* but not for current Year 12s.
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Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.
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Yes. ACU does not accept AQF Certificate III for Non Year 12 applicants.
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Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 159 or better or 157 or better in the verbal sub score. Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 157 or better or 155 or better in the verbal sub score. No minimum age requirement. Not satisfactory for current Year 12s. |
not satisfactory.
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Australian Maritime College
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Yes - if 21* (except for Engineering programs).
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Yes - if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained. |
Yes. |
Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 159 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score.
Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 157 or better or 152 or better in the verbal sub score. |
Not satisfactory. |
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Bond University (B Medicine, B Surgery undergraduate and graduate entry)
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No.
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Yes – if 21 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained. |
No.
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Not satisfactory. |
Not satisfactory.
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Christian Heritage College |
Yes - but not for current Year 12s.
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Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained. |
Yes. |
Overall score of 154 or better or 154 or better in the verbal sub score. No minimum age requirement. |
Graduate Dip Ed: not satisfactory. Test results valid for two years. |
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CQUniversity
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Yes - if 18* but not for current Year 12s.
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Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained. |
Yes.
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Overall score of 155 or better and applicant must be 18* by: 1 November 2012 for Semester 3, 2012 entry; 1 January 2013 for Semester 2, 2013 entry; or 1 July 2013 for Semester 2, 2013 entry. Not satisfactory for current Year 12s. |
Speech Pathology, Nursing, Paramedic Science, Medical Imaging, Medical Sonography and Grad Dip Medical Sonography, Occupational Therapy, Oral Health, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Science (Chiropractic), Engineering, Engineering (Diploma Entry), Engineering/D Professional Practice, Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology (Diploma Entry): not satisfactory
All other courses: 155 or better overall & must be 18 on or before 31 December in year of tertiary application. Test results valid for two years. |
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Griffith University
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Yes - if 21* but not for current Year 12s or B Oral Health in Dental Science, B Oral Health in Dental Technology and B Oral Health in Dental Technology (Post-registration).
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Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.
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Yes.
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Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - overall score of 159 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score. Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 157 or better or 152 or better in the verbal sub score. Not satisfactory for current Year 12s unless 21 by 31 December 2012 or for entry into education programs. |
Not satisfactory.
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James Cook University
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Yes - if 18* but not acceptable B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary Science, B Medicine/B Surgery. Not for current Year 12s. |
Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained but not acceptable for B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary Science, B Medicine/B Surgery. |
Yes if 18 but not acceptable for B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary Science, B Medicine/B Surgery
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Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - overall score of 159 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score. Sittings from 22 April 2010 - overall score of 157 or better or 152 or better in the verbal sub score. Not satisfactory for current Year 12s unless 18 by 31 December 2012.
Please note STAT will not satisfy the English subject prerequisite for entry to B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary Science, B Medicine/B Surgery. |
Medicine, Dental Surgery, Physiotherapy, Veterinary Science, & Pharmacy: not satisfactory. All other
courses:
Sittings from 22 April 2010 - 152 or better in the verbal subscore and must be 18 by 1 February for Semester 1 entry or 1 July for Semester 2 entry.
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Queensland Institute of Business and Technology
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Yes if 18* but not for current Year 12s.
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Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.
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Yes
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Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 157 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 154 or better or 150 or better in the verbal sub score. Applicants must be 18 by 31 December 2012. |
Combined diploma/degree programs: where the component degrees have a different English proficiency requirement, the higher requirement applies and where a particular test is not accepted for the component degrees applicants should check with QIBT Admissions on (07) 3735 6900. All other courses: Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 157 or better or 156 or better in the verbal subscore. Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 154 or better or 150 or better in the verbal subscore. |
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Queensland University of Technology
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No.
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Yes but not for current Year 12s.
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Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.
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Competency based training: Yes |
Not applicable - QUT does not have English subject prerequisites.
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Not satisfactory.
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Southbank Institute of Technology |
Yes. |
Not applicable - SBIT does not have English subject prerequisites. |
Dual programs: Dual programs offered with universities may require higher levels of English proficiency. Contact the Tertiary Placement & Performance Unit on (07) 3259 4586 for details. Diploma of Dental Technology, Diploma of Nursing
(Enrolled/
Test results are only valid for two years. |
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Southern Cross University STAT results are only valid for ten years.
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Yes - if 18* but not for current Year 12s.
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No. |
Yes – if 18 by 1 March in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained. |
Yes.
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Not applicable- SCU does not have English subject prerequisites.
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Not satisfactory. |
TAFE Queensland
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Yes.
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Not applicable - TAFE Queensland does not have English subject prerequisites. |
Dual programs: Dual programs offered with universities may require higher levels of English proficiency. Contact the Tertiary Placement & Performance Unit on (07) 3259 4586 for details.
Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/ Test results are only valid for two years. |
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The University of Queensland
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Yes - if 18* but not for current Year 12s.
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Will only combine PCA with STAT for applicants who are 18* and not currently completing Year 12. This rank is capped at 90. UQ will not combine STAT with professional qualifications or employment experience.
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Yes – if 18 in the year after the last relevant result is obtained – ie on or before 1 February for Semester 1 entry or 1 July for Semester 2 entry. |
Competency based training: Yes
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Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - overall score of 154 or better if 18* and not currently completing Year 12. Sittings from 22 April 2010 - overall score of 149 or better if 18* and not currently completing Year 12. Not satisfactory for admission to laws (and all laws dual programs), pharmacy, dental science, oral health, speech pathology, physiotherapy, veterinary science, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery and MBBS Provisional Entry programs.
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MBBS (Provisional Entry for School-Leavers), Dental Science, Nursing & Midwifery programs, Occupational Therapy, Oral Health, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Speech Pathology, Veterinary Science, all Education programs including graduate diplomas and dual programs and all Laws programs including, graduate entry and dual program: not satisfactory. All other undergraduate programs: Overall score of 152 or better for applicants 18 years and over by 1 February for Sem 1 entry and 1 July for Sem 2 entry and not currently completing a senior program.
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University of New England |
Yes - if 17* but not for B Laws (Graduate Entry) or current Year 12s. STAT results are only valid for three years.
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Yes – if 17 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained. |
Yes
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Not applicable - UNE does not have English subject prerequisites.
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Education, Law, Nursing & Pharmacy: not satisfactory. All other courses: 151 or better overall.
Test results are only valid for two years. |
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University of Southern Queensland
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Yes - but not for current Year 12s.
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Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained. |
Yes
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Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - overall score of 159 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score. Sittings from 22 April 2010
- Overall score of 157 or
better or 152 or better in the verbal sub score. |
Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 -156 or better in the verbal subscore.
Sittings from 22 April 2010 - 152 or better in the verbal subscore. |
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University of the Sunshine Coast
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Yes - if 18* but not for current Year 12s.
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Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained. |
Yes
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Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - overall score of 159 or better or 157 or better in the verbal sub score. Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 157 or better or 155 or better in the verbal sub score.
Not satisfactory for current Year 12s. |
Not satisfactory. |
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* The dates by which age requirements need to be met are dependant on the entry semester, see the table below.
# To be awarded 39260 Qld Cert IV in ATP students must successfully complete 10 modules, the majority of which must be completed subjects and one must be the subject ‘Language and Learning Skills’. Subjects may comprise 2 or 3 modules.
Institution Age requirements - 2012/2013 Admissions
The dates by which age requirements need to be met are dependent on the entry semester.
Institution
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Semester 3, 2012
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Semester 1 2013
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Semester 2 2013
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Australian Catholic University
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n/a
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1 January 2013
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1 July 2013
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Australian Maritime College
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n/a
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1 January 2013
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1 June 2013 |
Bond University
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1 September 2012
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1 January 2013 |
1 May 2013
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Christian Heritage College
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n/a
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31 January 2013
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30 June 2013
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CQUniversity
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1 November 2012
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31 January 2013
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1 July 2013
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Griffith University
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n/a
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1 January 2013
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1 June 2013
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James Cook University |
n/a |
1 February 2013 |
1 July 2013 |
Queensland Institute of Business and Technology
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31 October 2012 |
1 March 2013 |
30 June 2013 |
Southern Cross University
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1 March 2012
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1 March 2013
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1 March 2013
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The University of Queensland
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n/a
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1 February 2013
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1 July 2013
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University of New England
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n/a
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1 February 2013
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30 June 2013
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University of the Sunshine Coast
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n/a
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31 December 2012
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30 June 2013
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