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About

A Boutique Law Firm for the VET Sector

RTO Legal is a boutique Australian law firm dedicated exclusively to the legal needs of Registered Training Organisations and similar providers. Founded on a commitment to the vocational education and training sector, we have built our practice by combining top-tier legal experience with practical, real-world insight into RTO operations. We understand that the VET sector’s regulatory landscape is unique, and our firm was created to provide the focused expertise that generalist firms can’t offer.

Sector Commitment and Focus

Our ethos is simple: to support RTOs and CRICOS providers in meeting their obligations and achieving success. All of our work centers on the VET framework – this means we devote our full attention to issues like:

  
    ASQA Regulatory Matters Compliance with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR) Act and Standards, responding to ASQA audits and notices, and advising on risk management. 
Registration & Scope  Guiding organisations through initial RTO registration, scope expansions, renewals, and change of ownership or management. 
Third-Party Arrangements Ensuring contracts and partnerships (e.g. with training partners or recruiters) meet regulatory requirements and protect your interests. 
Dispute Resolution  Managing disputes that affect RTO operations or reputation, from student complaints and contractual disputes to intellectual property issues. 
CRICOS Compliance  Advising VET-sector providers on CRICOS registration and ESOS Act obligations for delivering courses to international students. 

  

Our Difference and Track Record

At RTO Legal, we pride ourselves on delivering big-firm quality with boutique attention. Our team’s background includes years of practice at leading law firms and in-house roles, but we choose to operate in a nimble, client-focused environment. This means you receive personal, responsive service from senior lawyers who genuinely understand your business. We have a proven track record of helping training providers overcome regulatory challenges – from successfully appealing ASQA decisions to negotiating favourable outcomes that keep our clients operating and compliant. Our clients range from emerging RTOs to established colleges, and we approach each engagement with the same commitment to excellence, integrity, and outcome-focused advice.

Above all, our firm’s ethos is defined by clarity, integrity and partnership. We believe in telling clients the truth about their options (even when it’s difficult), and working alongside you as a long-term partner in compliance and quality. At RTO Legal, your mission to deliver quality training is our mission – and your success is our success.