New AMEP Business Model
The Australian Government has committed to deliver a new AMEP business model from 1 January 2025.
The new business model will provide greater flexibility and enhanced client and teacher supports. This aims to further improve English language, employment and settlement outcomes for AMEP clients.
For further details see the
New AMEP Business Model.
Request for Feedback – AMEP future settings
The Department of Home Affairs is inviting responses to the
Request for Feedback – Adult Migrant English Program future settings paper.
The Department is seeking further feedback on elements of the program, and is inviting industry and community stakeholders, and other interested parties to respond to the guiding questions in the request for feedback.
Please provide written responses to the questions posed in this discussion paper through the
Request for Feedback – Adult Migrant English Program AMEP future settings – Submission Form.
We ask for responses by 5:00pm AEDT Monday, 19 December 2022. Late responses may not be considered. Feedback, or any questions, including issues with lodging the online form can be sent to AMEPdesign@homeaffairs.gov.au
Overview of reforms and consultations to date
In August 2020, the Australian Government announced major legislative reforms to the AMEP that came into effect on 19 April 2021. This means that more migrants can now access free English language classes through the AMEP for longer and until they reach a higher level of proficiency.
Further consultation
Stakeholder feedback is crucial to ensuring that the implementation of these reforms achieves the best possible outcomes for students.
The Department of Home Affairs (the Department) sought public feedback on the proposed reforms to the AMEP business model through a discussion paper and forums held over 17 May – 9 July 2021. While submissions have now closed, those interested can still access the Reform of the Adult Migrant English Program Discussion Paper. Stakeholders can also access the Reform of the Adult Migrant Program PowerPoint Presentation delivered during these forums.
Consultation and funding model comparison report
The Department has revised the future AMEP business model (the revised business model) based on stakeholder feedback. Details of the revised business model, which is subject to Government approval, are presented in the
AMEP Consultation and Funding Model Comparison Report. This report also compares the funding of the revised business model with the existing AMEP business model using illustrative scenarios.
Further consultation with key industry and community stakeholders was held through a series of forums in December 2021. Those interested can access the
AMEP Revised Business Model PowerPoint Presentation that was delivered during the forums.
The Department’s response to questions raised during the forums is presented in Reform of the Adult Migrant English Program: Responses to commonly asked stakeholder questions.
