(2) The
approved authority for a system of non-government schools may apply in writing
to the Minister for registration of a school (including a proposed new school)
that has become or is to become a member of the system.
(2A) An application
for registration of a new non-government school must be made not later than 31
March in the calendar year before the year the proposed proprietor or approved
authority intends to commence operating the school.
(3) The approved
authority for a system of non-government schools is (as far as is practicable)
to apply at the same time for the registration of all the schools that are
members of the system when the Minister first approves the system.
