To perform its regulatory functions on behalf of the Minister for Education and Training, the Department of Education Services administers the following Acts and Regulations:

Higher Education Act 2004
Higher Education Regulations 2005
School Education Act 1999 (Part 4 and relevant sections of Part 2)
School Education Regulations 2000 (Regulations 128, 129, 131)
School Education Amendment Regulations (Regulation 130)
Education Service Providers (Full Fee Overseas Students) Registration Act 1991
Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 (Part 4 - The Training Accreditation Council)

The Department also supports the Minister to fulfil the State's responsibilities under the following Acts: