Victorian Numbered Acts Victorian Numbered ActsAct No. 24/2006
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Victoria
No. 24 of 2006
Education and Training Reform Act 2006[†]
[Assented to 16 May 2006]
Endnotes
[†] Minister's second reading speech—
Legislative Assembly: 9 February 2006
Legislative Council: 4 April 2006
The long title for the Bill for this Act was "to reform the law relating to education and training in Victoria to provide for a high standard of education and training for all Victorians and for other purposes."
Constitution Act 1975:
Section 85(5) statement:
Legislative Assembly: 9 February 2006
Legislative Council: 4 April 2006
Absolute majorities:
Legislative Assembly: 30 March 2006
Legislative Council: 5 May 2006
INDEX
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Subject |
Section |
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Accreditation Committee |
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Accreditation of courses See Courses |
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Accredited courses See Courses |
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Act |
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commencement |
1.1.2 |
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consequential amendments |
6.1.2, Sch. 7 |
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Crown bound by |
1.1.4 |
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extra-territorial operation |
1.1.5 |
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principles underlying |
1.2.1–1.2.3 |
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purpose |
1.1.1 |
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repeals |
6.1.1 |
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transitional and saving provisions |
6.1.3, Sch. 8 |
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Adult, community and further education (def.) |
1.1.3 |
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See also Centre for Adult Education; |
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Adult, Community and Further Education Board |
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committees |
3.3.12, Sch. 2 |
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continuation |
3.3.2 |
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cooperation with Victorian Skills Commission |
3.1.2, 3.3.3 |
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delegation |
3.1.9, 3.3.14–3.3.15, Sch. 2 |
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functions |
3.3.3 |
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general manager |
3.3.13–3.3.15 |
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members, meetings, procedure |
3.3.10–3.3.11, |
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powers |
3.3.4 |
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powers, duties, functions regarding |
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adult, community and further education plan |
3.3.5, 3.3.8–3.3.9 |
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3.3.34 |
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consultation |
3.3.5, 3.3.18, 3.3.28–3.3.29 |
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finances, investment |
3.3.6, Sch. 2 |
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performance agreements |
3.3.7 |
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Adult, community and further education plan |
3.3.8–3.3.9 |
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administrators |
3.3.35–3.3.37 |
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creation, abolition, changes of name |
3.3.28 |
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definition |
1.1.3 |
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3.3.40–3.3.43 |
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governing boards of |
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accountability |
3.3.32 |
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censure |
3.3.35–3.3.36 |
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consultation with |
3.3.5 |
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definition |
3.3.1 |
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Subject |
Section |
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dismissal |
3.3.35–3.3.36 |
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functions |
3.3.30 |
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incorporation |
3.3.29 |
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meetings, procedure |
3.3.39, Sch. 2 |
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3.3.33–3.3.34, 3.3.39, Sch. 2 |
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non-compliance with performance agreement, guidelines, directions, Orders, Act |
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payments by Board to |
3.3.6 |
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performance agreements with Board |
3.3.7 |
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powers |
3.3.31 |
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saving of acts of |
3.3.38 |
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incompetent, inefficient management |
3.3.35–3.3.36 |
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Minister's powers |
3.3.35–3.3.36 |
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staff |
3.3.40, 3.3.42 |
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See also Adult Multicultural Education Services;
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Adult Multicultural Education Services |
1.1.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.26, 3.3.30, 3.3.33 |
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'AMES See Adult Multicultural Education Services |
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Appeals |
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approved training schemes |
5.5.1–5.5.3 |
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authorised officers' powers, duties |
5.8.1–5.8.4 |
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definition |
1.1.3 |
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employment agreements |
5.5.4–5.5.5 |
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evidentiary provisions |
5.8.8 |
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register |
5.5.23 |
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subsidies |
5.5.24 |
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See also Training contracts |
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Approved training agents |
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appointment of persons as |
5.5.1, 5.5.20–5.5.22 |
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employees as authorised officers |
5.8.1–5.8.4 |
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Minister's general powers |
5.2.1 |
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Approved training schemes |
5.5.1–5.5.3 |
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AQF (def.) |
1.1.3, 4.1.1 |
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Assessment |
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amendment, cancellation |
2.5.19, 2.5.21, 2.5.24 |
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contravention of rules of, fraud used in obtaining |
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appeals against school-based decisions |
2.5.21 |
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hearings before review committees |
2.5.13–2.5.20 |
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investigation of, interviews with students |
2.5.12 |
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re-hearings |
2.5.21 |
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review by appeals committee of decisions |
2.5.22–2.5.23 |
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withholding of assessment pending decision |
2.5.14 |
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Subject |
Section |
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functions, powers of Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority |
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resubmission of work required for |
2.5.21 |
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special provision |
2.5.11 |
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Attendance at school |
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attendance registers |
2.1.10, 4.3.7 |
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compulsory school age (def.) |
1.1.3 |
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exemptions |
2.1.3, 2.1.5 |
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parents' general obligation |
2.1.1–2.1.2, 2.1.6 |
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proceedings regarding absences |
2.1.12–2.1.14 |
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reasonable excuses for not attending |
2.1.3 |
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reasons for, records of child's absence |
2.1.4 |
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2.1.7–2.1.12, 5.8.5 |
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Auditor-General |
2.3.28, 3.1.4, 3.1.15 |
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Authorised officers |
5.8.1–5.8.4 |
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Authority See Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority |
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1.1.3, 4.7.7 |
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Board See Adult, Community and Further Education Board |
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Boards of Review |
2.4.56 |
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1.1.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.27 |
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Chief Commissioner of Police |
2.6.22, 2.6.31, 5.3.4 |
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Child (def.) |
5.4.1 |
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Commission See Victorian Skills Commission |
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Community education |
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Community work – Compensation See Volunteer workers and students – Compensation |
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Compensation for volunteers See Volunteer workers and students – Compensation |
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Complaints about teachers |
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complainant's rights in hearings, inquiries |
2.6.30, 2.6.45, 2.6.51–2.6.52 |
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definition |
2.6.1 |
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formal hearings |
2.6.35, 2.6.42–2.6.46 |
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informal hearings |
2.6.35–2.6.41 |
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inquiries, investigations by Institute |
2.6.30, 2.6.33–2.6.34 |
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Compulsory acquisition of land |
5.2.3 |
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Compulsory school age (def.) |
1.1.3 |
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Subject |
Section |
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4.4.1–4.4.3 |
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definition |
1.1.3 |
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investigations |
4.4.1 |
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owned by Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority |
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registration of authorised providers on State Register |
4.3.10–4.3.12, 4.6.2 |
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4.6.4 |
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4.4.1–4.4.2, 4.6.1 |
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in higher education |
4.3.33–4.3.35, 4.4.4 |
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statements recognising completion of |
2.5.3–2.5.4, 4.4.5 |
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structured workplace learning arrangements as part of |
5.4.1, 5.4.5–5.4.6, 5.4.8 |
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construction of references to |
4.1.1 |
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definition |
2.5.1, 4.1.1 |
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4.5.1–4.5.4 |
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learning outcomes (def.) |
1.1.3 |
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review of decisions regarding |
4.8.1 |
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2.6.68 |
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unregistered providers, courses |
4.7.2–4.7.4, 4.7.8 |
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See also Qualifications |
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Criminal offences |
2.4.60, 2.4.63–2.4.64 |
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See also Criminal record checks; |
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Criminal record checks |
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as requirement for registration |
2.6.7, 2.6.9–2.6.10, 2.6.14 |
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of employers, supervisors of children on work experience |
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of persons employed in teaching service, by school councils |
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2.6.22–2.6.23 |
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Curriculum |
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Definitions |
1.1.3, 2.2.3, 2.2.10, 2.3.1, 2.4.1, 2.4.12, 2.4.71, 2.5.1, 2.6.1, 3.2.1, 3.2.6, 3.3.1, 4.1.1, 5.3.4, 5.4.1, 5.4.13, 5.5.1, 5.5.19, 5.6.1 |
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Degrees |
3.2.12 |
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Delegations (general) |
5.9.1 |
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Denominational bodies |
5.9.2 |
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1.1.3, 2.3.30, 2.3.39, 5.1.1 |
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See also Secretary |
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Subject |
Section |
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Diplomas |
3.2.12 |
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Disabled students in government schools |
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Disciplinary actions against teachers |
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Disciplinary Appeals Boards |
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allocation of work |
2.4.76 |
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appeals to |
2.4.68–2.4.69 |
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conduct of proceedings |
2.4.80 |
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decisions of |
2.4.78–2.4.79 |
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establishment, functions |
2.4.72 |
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evidence |
5.8.9 |
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immunity of members |
2.4.82 |
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member's absence, inability to perform duties |
2.4.78 |
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member's terms and conditions |
2.4.73–2.4.75 |
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oath of office |
2.4.77 |
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2.4.71, 2.4.73, 2.4.76 |
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Discipline of students in government schools |
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Education and training organisations |
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courses for overseas students provided by |
4.5.1–4.5.4 |
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disclosure of information regarding |
4.9.4 |
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information for Minister |
5.1.2, 5.2.1 |
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qualifications issued by |
4.4.5 |
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1.1.3 |
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4.3.10–4.3.12, 4.3.15, 4.6.2 |
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review of decisions regarding |
4.8.1 |
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unregistered persons, bodies |
4.7.2–4.7.4 |
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See also Adult education institutes; |
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Education and training principles |
1.2.1–1.2.2 |
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Employers of apprentices See Training contracts |
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Employers of registered teachers |
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actions taken against teachers |
2.6.31 |
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duty to inform Institute of certain matters |
2.6.23, 2.6.31 |
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employment of unregistered teachers |
2.6.56 |
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investigations of teachers conducted by |
2.6.33–2.6.34 |
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notice of Institute's inquiries, determinations |
2.6.30, 2.6.51 |
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notice of teacher's suspension of registration |
2.6.27 |
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Employers of students See Work experience |
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Employers of teachers |
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Subject |
Section |
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Evidentiary provisions |
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in hearings, investigations under Act |
5.8.9 |
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regarding |
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attendance at, absence from school |
2.1.13–2.1.14 |
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5.8.8 |
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Register of Teachers |
2.6.26 |
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4.9.2 |
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Examinations |
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amendment, cancellation of grades |
2.5.19 |
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functions of Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority |
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special provision |
2.5.11 |
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See also Assessment |
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Fees |
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Minister's general powers |
5.2.9, 5.2.13 |
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regarding |
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4.4.1–4.4.2 |
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adult, community and further education |
3.3.4 |
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approval of courses, providers for overseas students |
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approval, authorisation of universities, higher education institutes, organisations |
4.3.30, 4.3.33, 4.3.36 |
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certificates of Victorian Skills Commission |
5.5.25 |
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goods, services provided by schools |
2.3.6 |
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2.2.8–2.2.9 |
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preschool programs |
2.3.22–2.3.23 |
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registration of students, courses, providers |
4.3.1, 4.3.10, 4.3.12, 4.3.19 |
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registration of teachers, permission to teach |
2.6.7, 2.6.13, 2.6.18, 2.6.21, 2.6.77 |
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services of Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority |
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services of Victorian Institute of Teaching |
2.6.4, 2.6.77 |
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student fees in higher education |
3.2.1–3.2.8 |
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students over 20 in government schools |
2.2.5 |
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voluntary financial contributions |
2.2.7 |
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regulations |
5.10.2, Sch. 5 |
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Fines |
2.4.35, 2.4.61 |
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Fitness to teach |
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actions taken by employers |
2.6.31 |
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as requirement for registration |
2.6.7–2.6.9 |
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formal hearings |
2.6.34–2.6.35, 2.6.42–2.6.46 |
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informal hearings |
2.6.34–2.6.41 |
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inquiries, investigations by Institute into |
2.6.30–2.6.34, 2.6.47 |
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inquiries into employees of teaching service |
2.4.60–2.4.70 |
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Subject |
Section |
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Formal hearings |
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conduct |
2.6.45 |
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establishment |
2.6.42 |
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evidence |
5.8.9 |
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findings, determinations |
2.6.46, 2.6.49–2.6.53 |
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held as result of investigation |
2.6.34 |
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held without conducting investigation |
2.6.35 |
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into registration gained by fraud, misrepresentation |
2.6.20 |
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notice requirements |
2.6.42, 2.6.44, 2.6.50–2.6.51 |
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panel appointed to hold |
2.6.42–2.6.43, 2.6.71–2.6.76 |
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procedure |
2.6.48, 2.6.74 |
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protection of identity of people concerned |
2.6.52 |
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referral of matters from informal hearing to |
2.6.38–2.6.41 |
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review of determinations |
2.6.55 |
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Further education (def.) |
1.1.3 |
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See also Adult, community and further education;
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admission to |
2.2.13–2.2.18 |
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arrangements with TAFE institutes, universities |
5.2.2 |
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celebration of festivals, pageants, special events in |
2.2.11 |
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ceremonies related to being Australian citizens |
2.2.12 |
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definition |
1.1.3 |
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designated neighbourhood schools |
1.2.2, 2.2.13 |
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discipline of students in |
2.2.19, 4.3.1, 5.10.6 |
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discontinuation |
2.2.1–2.2.3 |
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educational levels, classification |
2.2.1 |
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establishment, continuation |
2.2.1 |
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expulsion |
2.2.8, 2.2.19 |
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fees in |
2.2.5, 2.2.7, 2.2.8–2.2.9, 2.3.6 |
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flags in |
2.2.12 |
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free instruction in specified learning areas |
2.2.4, Sch. 1 |
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meals for disadvantaged students in |
2.2.20 |
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Minister's general powers |
5.2.1 |
|
2.2.8–2.2.9 |
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principles |
1.2.1–1.2.2 |
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provision of services to persons not attending |
5.2.8 |
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refusal of admission to, continued enrolment in |
2.2.15, 2.2.17–2.2.18 |
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religious education, instruction in |
2.2.10–2.2.11 |
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2.6.6 |
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scholarships |
5.7.1–5.7.2 |
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school plans |
2.3.24–2.3.27 |
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secular education in |
1.2.2, 2.2.10 |
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single-sex schools |
2.2.1 |
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Subject |
Section |
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students aged over 20 |
2.2.5 |
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students with disability or impairment |
2.2.6 |
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students with special needs |
2.2.20 |
|
suspension from |
2.2.19 |
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use of grounds, buildings, property |
2.3.8, 2.3.11, 2.3.16, 5.2.7 |
|
voluntary financial contributions |
2.2.7 |
|
volunteer workers at |
5.6.1–5.6.9 |
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works |
2.3.12–2.3.13 |
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See also Government schools – School councils;
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accountability |
2.3.7 |
|
annual reports of |
2.3.27, 2.3.30 |
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as bodies corporate |
2.3.2 |
|
Auditor-General's powers regarding accounts of |
2.3.28 |
|
change of name |
2.3.2 |
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constitution |
2.3.2 |
|
definition of school council |
1.1.3 |
|
delegation of powers, duties, functions |
2.3.15, 2.3.17, 5.3.3 |
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dissolution |
2.3.2 |
|
effectiveness and efficiency reviews |
5.3.5 |
|
2.3.2, 2.3.32 |
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Ministerial Orders, powers in general |
2.3.2–2.3.3, 5.2.1 |
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objectives |
2.3.4 |
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powers, functions, duties |
2.3.2, 2.3.5–2.3.6 |
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powers, functions, duties regarding |
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ceremonies about being Australian citizens |
2.2.12 |
|
committees of management |
2.3.16–2.3.17 |
|
criminal checks of persons employed by |
5.3.4 |
|
employment of principals |
2.4.6 |
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employment of staff |
2.3.6, 2.3.8–2.3.10 |
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funding |
2.3.29 |
|
legal proceedings |
2.3.31 |
|
2.2.9 |
|
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pre-school programs |
2.3.19–2.3.23 |
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sales of property, goods, equipment |
2.3.18 |
|
school plans |
2.3.24–2.3.27 |
|
use of school buildings, grounds, property |
2.3.8, 2.3.11, 2.3.16, 5.2.7 |
|
voluntary financial contributions |
2.2.7 |
|
works |
2.3.12–2.3.13 |
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president |
2.3.24 |
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principal as executive officer |
2.3.7 |
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quality assurance regime |
2.3.7 |
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sub-committees |
2.3.14 |
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Subject |
Section |
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Higher education |
|
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authorisation to conduct courses in |
4.3.33–4.3.34 |
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delegation of Authority's powers to institutes of |
4.2.7, 4.3.36 |
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disclosure of information regarding providers |
4.9.4 |
|
higher education awards (def.) |
1.1.3 |
|
issue of qualifications by registered providers of |
4.4.5 |
|
registration of providers on State Register |
4.6.2–4.6.3 |
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review of accredited courses |
4.4.4 |
|
review of decisions regarding providers, courses |
4.8.1 |
|
review of institutions authorised to conduct |
4.3.35 |
|
revocation, suspension of authorisation |
4.3.34–4.3.35 |
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unauthorised institutions, non-accredited courses |
4.7.7 |
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unregistered providers, courses |
4.7.2, 4.7.4 |
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See also Courses; Organisations of students;
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Home schooling |
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as form of compulsory attendance at school |
2.1.1 |
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disclosure of information regarding |
4.9.4 |
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information for school attendance officers |
5.8.5 |
|
protection of details of students registered for |
4.9.1 |
|
registration of students for |
4.3.9 |
|
review of decisions regarding |
4.8.1 |
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Impaired students in government schools |
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Incompetence |
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Independent schools See Non-government schools |
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Indictable offences |
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convictions, guilty findings |
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as grounds for inquiries, investigations |
2.6.32, 2.6.33 |
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as grounds for refusing registration |
2.6.9 |
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findings of formal hearings regarding |
2.6.46 |
|
information for Institute |
2.6.7, 2.6.18, 2.6.57 |
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See also Sexual offences |
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abolition |
3.1.29 |
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associations, companies declared to be |
3.1.27 |
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definition |
1.1.3 |
|
establishment |
3.1.27–3.1.28 |
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functions |
3.1.30 |
|
3.1.32–3.1.33 |
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Minister's general powers |
5.2.1 |
|
performance agreements with Commission |
3.1.4 |
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powers |
3.1.31 |
|
proceedings |
3.1.34 |
|
Secretary's general powers, functions |
5.3.2 |
|
Inefficient teachers |
|
|
|
|
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Subject |
Section |
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Informal hearings |
|
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conduct |
2.6.39 |
|
constitution of Committee |
2.6.37 |
|
establishment |
2.6.36 |
|
findings, determinations |
2.6.40, 2.6.50 |
|
held as result of investigation |
2.6.34 |
|
held without conducting investigation |
2.6.35 |
|
notice of |
2.6.36, 2.6.38 |
|
procedure |
2.6.48 |
|
referral of matters to formal hearing from |
2.6.38–2.6.41 |
|
Inquiries and investigations |
|
|
by Authority regarding accredited courses |
4.4.1 |
|
by employers of registered teachers |
2.6.33–2.6.34 |
|
by Institute regarding registered teachers |
2.6.30–2.6.34 |
|
by Institute regarding teachers no longer registered |
2.6.47 |
|
by Secretary regarding teaching service |
|
|
misconduct of employees of |
2.4.60–2.4.65 |
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termination due to incapacity |
2.4.56 |
|
See also Formal hearings; Informal hearings |
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Investigations See Inquiries and investigations |
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|
Land |
5.2.3–5.2.7 |
|
Leases |
5.2.4, 5.2.7 |
|
Legal proceedings |
|
|
limitation on school council's power to bring |
2.3.31 |
|
power to bring (general) |
5.8.7 |
|
regarding |
|
|
absence from school |
2.1.12–2.1.14 |
|
employment in Principal Class |
2.4.22 |
|
offences against Chapter 4, Part 5.5 |
5.8.6 |
|
offences under Part 2.6 |
2.6.60, 5.8.6 |
|
Local learning and employment networks |
3.1.2, 3.1.4 |
|
Medical examinations |
2.4.81, 2.6.7 |
|
|
|
|
acting appointments |
2.4.47 |
|
allocation of work among |
2.4.48 |
|
appeals, reviews of decisions regarding |
|
|
employment in teaching service |
2.4.7, 2.4.53 |
|
progression of salary, wages |
2.4.11 |
|
promotions, transfers |
2.4.41, 2.4.51–2.4.52, 2.4.54 |
|
termination due to incapacity |
2.4.57 |
|
decisions |
2.4.50 |
|
definition |
2.4.1 |
|
establishment, functions |
2.4.44 |
|
evidence |
5.8.9 |
|
immunity of members |
2.4.82 |
|
members' terms and conditions |
2.4.45–2.4.46 |
|
oath of office |
2.4.49 |
|
regard for relevant criteria in determining appeals |
2.4.55 |
|
2.4.45, 2.4.48 |
|
|
|
|
|
Subject |
Section |
|
Minister |
|
|
delegations |
5.2.9 |
|
information for |
5.1.2, 5.2.1 |
|
Ministerial Orders in general |
1.1.3, 5.2.12, 5.10.4 –5.10.6, Sch. 6 |
|
powers in general |
5.2.1 |
|
powers, Orders regarding government schools |
|
|
admission |
2.2.16–2.2.17 |
|
ceremonies about being Australian citizens |
2.2.12 |
|
compensation for damage to property |
5.6.3, 5.6.7 |
|
discipline of students |
5.10.6 |
|
effectiveness and efficiency reviews |
5.3.5 |
|
establishment, discontinuation |
2.2.1–2.2.3 |
|
expulsions, suspensions |
2.2.19 |
|
2.2.8–2.2.9 |
|
|
religious instruction |
2.2.11 |
|
scholarships |
5.7.1–5.7.2 |
|
staff in schools |
2.4.3 |
|
students with special needs, disadvantages |
2.2.20 |
|
powers, Orders, functions regarding other matters |
|
|
adult, community and further education plan |
3.3.8 |
|
3.3.28–3.3.37, 3.3.40, 3.3.41 |
|
|
advisory bodies |
5.2.10 |
|
approved training agents |
5.5.20 |
|
assessment reviews, appeals |
2.5.22–2.5.23 |
|
Board |
3.3.3, 3.3.6, 3.3.10 |
|
Disciplinary Appeals Boards |
2.4.73–2.4.74 |
|
exemptions from attendance at school |
2.1.5 |
|
financial agreements |
5.2.11 |
|
3.1.27, 3.1.29–3.1.33 |
|
|
land |
5.2.3–5.2.7 |
|
2.4.45–2.4.47 |
|
|
multi-sector arrangements |
5.2.2 |
|
off-shore education services |
5.2.8 |
|
performance agreements with TAFE institutes |
3.1.4 |
|
3.2.10–3.2.11 |
|
|
proceedings |
5.8.6 |
|
3.3.16–3.3.18, 3.3.21–3.3.23 |
|
|
4.6.1 |
|
|
4.3.1 |
|
|
2.1.7–2.1.8 |
|
|
TAFE institutes, TAFE institute boards |
3.1.11–3.1.12, 3.1.15–3.1.24 |
|
teachers' qualifications, standards |
2.6.3, 2.6.8 |
|
teaching service |
5.10.5 |
|
|
|
|
Subject |
Section |
|
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority |
|
|
Victorian Institute of Teaching |
2.6.5, 2.6.6, 2.6.78, 2.6.79 |
|
Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority |
4.2.2, 4.2.4, 4.3.3 |
|
Victorian Skills Commission |
3.1.2–3.1.9 |
|
work experience |
5.4.3–5.4.7, 5.4.9, 5.4.11 |
|
See also Fees; School councils; Teaching service |
|
|
Ministerial Council (def.) |
4.1.1 |
|
Misconduct, incompetence and inefficiency |
|
|
actions Secretary may take |
2.4.61, 2.4.64 |
|
address for service |
2.4.70 |
|
appeals against Secretary's determinations |
2.4.68–2.4.69 |
|
grounds for action |
2.4.60 |
|
grounds for action not established |
2.4.64 |
|
investigation, determination of allegations |
2.4.62, 2.4.65, 2.4.67 |
|
oral hearings |
2.4.67 |
|
setting aside of actions taken |
2.4.63 |
|
submissions by employees |
2.4.66 |
|
See also Serious misconduct and incompetence |
|
|
Municipal councils |
2.3.12–2.3.13 |
|
|
|
|
application of Part 4.3, Division 4 |
4.3.13 |
|
definition |
4.1.1 |
|
definition of registered |
4.1.1 |
|
|
|
|
amendment |
4.3.19, 4.3.21, 4.3.24 |
|
applications |
4.3.10, 4.3.15 |
|
Authority's powers, duties |
4.6.4 |
|
cancellation |
4.3.20–4.3.22, 4.3.24 |
|
4.3.16–4.3.17, 4.3.21, 4.3.24 |
|
|
courses, organisations to be registered |
4.6.4 |
|
courses, organisations treated as registered |
4.3.14 |
|
courses, providers on State Register |
4.6.4 |
|
duration |
4.3.18 |
|
expiry |
4.3.20 |
|
grant |
4.3.16 |
|
obtained by incorrect, misleading information |
4.3.21 |
|
refusal to grant |
4.3.16 |
|
renewal |
4.3.18 |
|
review of decisions regarding |
4.8.1 |
|
suspension |
4.3.21, 4.3.23–4.3.24 |
|
removal from |
4.3.20, 4.3.24, 4.6.4 |
|
|
|
|
Subject |
Section |
|
National standards (def.) |
1.1.3 |
|
|
|
|
definition |
1.1.3 |
|
disposal of land granted to denominational bodies |
5.9.2 |
|
2.6.6 |
|
|
See also Employers of registered teachers; |
|
|
Off-shore education services |
5.2.8 |
|
Offences |
|
|
by corporations, unincorporated bodies |
5.8.7 |
|
convictions, guilty findings against teachers |
2.6.9 |
|
proceedings for (general) |
5.8.6, 5.8.8 |
|
regarding |
|
|
5.5.5–5.5.6, 5.5.8 |
|
|
attendance at school |
2.1.2 |
|
attendance registers |
4.3.7 |
|
authorised officers |
5.8.2, 5.8.4 |
|
compensation |
5.6.9 |
|
formal hearings |
2.6.52 |
|
information on offences by teachers |
2.6.57 |
|
membership of organisations of students |
3.2.7 |
|
non-accredited courses |
4.7.7–4.7.8 |
|
orders of Victorian Skills Commission |
5.5.17 |
|
4.7.5, 4.7.9 |
|
|
reports from registered schools |
4.3.5 |
|
RTOs |
4.3.23, 4.7.5 |
|
2.1.9, 2.1.11 |
|
|
4.9.3 |
|
|
unauthorised providers in higher education |
4.7.7 |
|
universities |
4.7.6 |
|
unregistered providers, courses |
4.7.2–4.7.4, 4.7.8 |
|
unregistered teachers |
2.6.56–2.6.60 |
|
unregistered, unauthorised schools |
4.7.1, 4.7.3–4.7.4, 4.7.9 |
|
See also Criminal offences; |
|
|
Orders in Council (General provisions) |
5.10.3 |
|
Organisations of students |
|
|
application of Part 3.2, Division 1 |
3.2.2 |
|
definition |
3.2.1 |
|
compulsory non-academic fees |
3.2.5, 3.2.8 |
|
non-members |
3.2.3–3.2.4, 3.2.7 |
|
voluntary fees |
3.2.6 |
|
|
|
|
courses for |
4.5.1–4.5.4 |
|
definition |
1.1.3 |
|
disclosure of information regarding |
4.9.4 |
|
required to pay fees in government schools |
2.2.8–2.2.9 |
|
review of decisions regarding |
4.8.1 |
|
|
|
|
Subject |
Section |
|
|
|
|
definition |
1.1.3 |
|
2.1.1–2.1.2, 2.1.6 |
|
|
2.2.8 |
|
|
2.6.6 |
|
|
rights regarding child's education |
1.2.1 |
|
voluntary contributions to government schools |
2.2.7 |
|
See also Volunteer workers and students – Compensation |
|
|
Placement of students |
|
|
1.1.3, 3.1.2 |
|
|
See also Adult, community and further education;
|
|
|
|
|
|
definitions |
1.1.3 |
|
disclosure of information regarding providers of |
4.9.4 |
|
issue of qualifications by providers of |
4.4.5 |
|
Minister's general powers |
5.2.1 |
|
5.4.13–5.4.20 |
|
|
review of operations of providers |
4.3.35 |
|
registration of providers on State Register |
4.6.2 |
|
review of decisions regarding providers, courses |
4.8.1 |
|
unregistered providers, courses |
4.7.2, 4.7.4 |
|
See also Higher education; |
|
|
|
|
|
application of Part 3.2, Division 2 |
3.2.9 |
|
1.1.3, 4.7.7 |
|
|
councils of |
3.2.11–3.2.12 |
|
creation, abolition, changes of name |
3.2.10 |
|
definition |
1.1.3 |
|
degrees, diplomas awarded by |
3.2.12 |
|
student fees, subscriptions, charges |
3.2.1–3.2.8 |
|
See also TAFE institutes; Universities |
|
|
Practical placements |
5.4.13–5.4.19 |
|
Pre-school programs |
|
|
agreements, arrangements for provision of |
2.3.20 |
|
2.3.19 |
|
|
definition |
2.3.1 |
|
fees for |
2.3.22–2.3.23 |
|
leases, licences over land of school used as |
2.3.21 |
|
school council's functions, powers (general) |
2.3.5 |
|
staff |
2.3.8 |
|
|
|
|
Subject |
Section |
|
|
|
|
Colleges for promoting practice of |
2.6.79 |
|
definition |
1.1.3 |
|
powers, duties, rights regarding |
|
|
attendance at, absences from school |
2.1.4, 2.1.13 |
|
attendance registers |
4.3.7 |
|
registration of school as provider of accredited course |
|
|
reports to Authority |
4.3.5 |
|
signs, notices near main entrance |
4.3.6 |
|
work experience |
5.4.3–5.4.8, 5.4.10, 5.4.12 |
|
|
|
|
as executive officer of school council |
2.3.7 |
|
expulsion, suspension of students by |
2.2.8, 2.2.19 |
|
powers, duties regarding overseas students |
2.2.8–2.2.9 |
|
refusal to enrol |
2.2.18 |
|
school plans |
2.3.24 |
|
2.6.6 |
|
|
See also Employers of registered teachers; |
|
|
Private schools See Non-government schools |
|
|
Professional practice (Teachers) |
|
|
as requirement for registration |
2.6.7, 2.6.8, 2.6.10, 2.6.11, 2.6.18–2.6.19 |
|
Colleges for promotion of |
2.6.79 |
|
Professional Practice and Conduct Committee |
|
|
constitution, establishment, functions |
2.6.69 |
|
informal hearings conducted by |
2.6.36–2.6.41 |
|
2.6.70–2.6.73 |
|
|
notice of determinations of |
2.6.50 |
|
procedure |
2.6.48, 2.6.74 |
|
validity of decisions |
2.6.75 |
|
Proof See Evidentiary provisions |
|
|
Public statutory bodies and corporations |
2.3.12–2.3.13 |
|
|
|
|
definition |
4.1.1 |
|
definition of registered qualification |
1.1.3 |
|
false claims as to authority to issue |
4.7.5 |
|
issue |
4.4.5 |
|
issue by Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority |
|
|
2.4.7, 2.4.41, 2.6.3, 2.6.7–2.6.8, 2.6.20 |
|
|
record in State Register of |
4.6.1 |
|
registration of persons, bodies authorised to award |
4.3.10–4.3.12, 4.6.2 |
|
review of decisions regarding |
4.8.1 |
|
4.1.1, 4.7.3, 4.7.9 |
|
|
statements recognising award, issue of |
2.5.3–2.5.4, 4.4.5 |
|
unregistered providers of |
4.7.4, 4.7.9 |
|
See also Courses |
|
|
Subject |
Section |
|
|
|
|
accountability |
3.3.20 |
|
appointment |
3.3.17 |
|
consultation with, advice given by |
3.1.13, 3.3.5, 3.3.18, 3.3.30 |
|
definition |
1.1.3, 3.3.1 |
|
establishment of regions |
3.3.16 |
|
functions |
3.3.18 |
|
incorporation |
3.3.24 |
|
meetings |
3.3.23 |
|
3.3.21–3.3.22 |
|
|
Minister's general powers |
5.2.1 |
|
payments by Board to |
3.3.6 |
|
performance agreements with Board |
3.3.7 |
|
powers |
3.3.19 |
|
staff |
|
|
Register of Teachers |
|
|
contents |
2.6.24 |
|
evidentiary provisions |
2.6.26 |
|
publication |
2.6.25 |
|
recordings to give effect to findings of inquiries |
2.6.53 |
|
removal of names from |
2.6.18 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Registered training organisations See RTOs |
|
|
Registration of courses, providers, qualifications |
|
|
Registration of schools See Schools – Registration |
|
|
Registration of teachers See Teachers – Registration |
|
|
Regulations |
5.10.1–5.10.2, |
|
Religious education and instruction |
2.2.10–2.2.11 |
|
Repeals |
6.1.1 |
|
Reserved land |
5.2.5, 5.2.7 |
|
Reviews |
|
|
RTOs |
|
|
change of business operations |
4.3.22 |
|
compliance audits |
4.3.16, 4.3.17, 4.3.25–4.3.29, 4.9.4 |
|
definition of RTO |
4.1.1 |
|
delegation of Authority's powers to |
4.2.7, 4.3.36 |
|
false claims to being |
4.7.5 |
|
4.1.1 |
|
|
4.1.1, 4.3.21, 4.3.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
Subject |
Section |
|
registering body (def.) |
4.1.1 |
|
4.1.1, 4.3.10 |
|
|
4.1.1, 4.3.16–4.3.17, 4.3.21, 4.3.26 |
|
|
statements of attainment by (def.) |
4.1.1 |
|
See also Courses; National Register |
|
|
Scholarships |
5.7.1–5.7.2 |
|
School age See Compulsory school age |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
appointment |
2.1.7 |
|
definition |
1.1.3 |
|
hindrance, obstruction |
2.1.11 |
|
identity cards |
2.1.8–2.1.9 |
|
information regarding home schooling for |
5.8.5 |
|
powers |
2.1.10 |
|
proceedings brought by |
2.1.12 |
|
|
|
|
School day (def.) |
1.1.3 |
|
School leaving age See Compulsory school age |
|
|
School-related educational institutions and services |
2.2.1 |
|
School year (def.) |
5.4.1 |
|
|
|
|
actions taken by Authority |
4.3.4 |
|
attendance registers |
4.3.7 |
|
community work engaged in by students |
5.6.1–5.6.9 |
|
courses for overseas students provided by |
4.5.1–4.5.4 |
|
definition |
1.1.3, 2.3.1, 5.4.1 |
|
expulsion from |
2.1.3 |
|
licences, permits to provide accredited courses |
2.5.5 |
|
principles of programs, teaching in |
1.2.1 |
|
prohibited from enrolling new students |
4.3.4 |
|
reports from |
4.3.4, 4.3.5 |
|
qualifications issued by |
4.4.5 |
|
review, evaluation of operations |
4.3.1–4.3.4 |
|
right to information concerning performance of |
1.2.1 |
|
signs, notices near main entrance |
4.3.6 |
|
suspension from |
2.1.3 |
|
See also Assessment; Attendance at school; |
|
|
|
|
|
applications |
4.3.1 |
|
cancellation |
4.3.4 |
|
4.3.1, 4.3.3, 4.3.4 |
|
|
disclosure of information regarding |
4.9.4 |
|
display of notice of |
4.3.6 |
|
register |
4.3.8 |
|
Subject |
Section |
|
registered schools (def.) |
1.1.3 |
|
registration as providers of accredited courses |
4.3.10–4.3.12, 4.6.2 |
|
requirements for |
4.3.1 |
|
review of decisions regarding |
4.8.1 |
|
standards for |
4.3.1–4.3.4 |
|
suspension |
4.3.4 |
|
unregistered, unauthorised schools |
4.7.1, 4.7.3–4.7.4, 4.7.9 |
|
Secondary education for adults |
|
|
|
|
|
certificates of as evidence |
5.8.8 |
|
definition |
1.1.3 |
|
delegations |
5.3.3 |
|
powers, duties, functions regarding |
|
|
annual reports of Department |
2.3.30 |
|
authorised officers |
5.8.1–5.8.4 |
|
Board |
3.3.10 |
|
criminal record checks |
5.3.4 |
|
Disciplinary Appeals Boards |
2.4.73 |
|
effectiveness and efficiency reviews |
5.3.5 |
|
employment of staff |
5.3.1 |
|
expulsion |
2.2.19 |
|
medical practitioners |
2.4.81 |
|
2.4.45 |
|
|
proceedings |
5.8.6 |
|
4.3.1 |
|
|
school councils, school plans |
2.3.7, 2.3.18, 2.3.24, 2.3.26 |
|
5.4.20 |
|
|
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority |
|
|
Victorian Institute of Teaching |
2.6.6 |
|
Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority |
4.2.4 |
|
5.3.2 |
|
|
See also Teaching service |
|
|
Serious misconduct and incompetence |
|
|
as grounds for refusing registration |
2.6.9 |
|
|
|
|
actions taken by employers |
2.6.31 |
|
formal hearings |
2.6.34–2.6.35, 2.6.42–2.6.46 |
|
informal hearings |
2.6.34–2.6.41 |
|
inquiries into |
2.6.30–2.6.31 |
|
investigations of |
2.6.33–2.6.34 |
|
non-compliance with determinations as to |
2.6.53 |
|
of teachers no longer registered |
2.6.47 |
|
|
|
|
Subject |
Section |
|
|
|
|
definition |
1.1.3 |
|
charges, guilty findings, convictions |
|
|
as grounds for dismissal |
2.3.10, 2.4.58 |
|
as grounds for disqualification |
2.6.29 |
|
as grounds for ineligibility for employment |
2.3.9, 2.4.7 |
|
as grounds for refusing registration |
2.6.9 |
|
as grounds for suspending, cancelling registration |
2.6.27, 2.6.29, 2.6.51, 2.6.53 |
|
information for Institute |
2.6.7, 2.6.18, 2.6.57 |
|
notice by employers, Chief Commissioner |
2.6.31 |
|
Special religious instruction in government schools |
|
|
|
|
|
definition |
1.1.3 |
|
definition of registered |
4.1.1 |
|
divisions of |
4.6.2–4.6.3 |
|
evidentiary provisions |
4.9.2 |
|
false, misleading information |
4.9.3 |
|
maintenance |
4.6.1 |
|
publication |
4.9.1 |
|
registration, records in regarding |
|
|
4.4.1–4.4.2, 4.6.1 |
|
|
education and training organisations |
4.3.10–4.3.12, 4.3.15, 4.6.2 |
|
higher education providers |
4.6.2–4.6.3 |
|
home schooling |
4.3.9, 4.9.1 |
|
providers of accredited courses, qualifications |
4.3.10–4.3.12, 4.6.2 |
|
4.6.1 |
|
|
review of decisions regarding |
4.8.1 |
|
4.3.8, 4.6.2 |
|
|
universities |
4.6.2 |
|
registration on National Register of courses, providers registered on |
|
|
State schools See Government schools |
|
|
|
|
|
Victorian Skills Commission as |
3.1.2–3.1.3 |
|
Student fees, organisations, unions in higher education |
|
|
Student performance See Assessment |
|
|
|
|
|
right to access to information on achievements of |
1.2.1 |
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See also Assessment; Government schools; |
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Subject |
Section |
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Supreme Court |
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limitation of jurisdiction |
5.9.3 |
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definition |
1.1.3 |
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definition of technical and further education |
1.1.3 |
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practical placements of students of providers of |
5.4.14 |
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TAFE providers (def.) |
5.4.13 |
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See also headings beginning with TAFE institutes |
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administrators |
3.1.19–3.1.21 |
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arrangements with schools, universities |
5.2.2 |
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chief executive officer |
3.1.16, 3.1.23–3.1.24, 3.1.26 |
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creation, abolition, changes of name |
3.1.11 |
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definition |
1.1.3 |
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guaranteed place to end of Year 12 at |
1.2.2 |
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mergers with universities with TAFE division |
3.1.11 |
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payments by Board to |
3.3.6 |
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Secretary's general powers, functions |
5.3.2 |
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staff |
3.1.25, Sch. 3 |
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See also Adult, community and further education |
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TAFE institutes – Boards |
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accountability |
3.1.15 |
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censure |
3.1.19–3.1.20 |
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consultation with by Board |
3.3.5 |
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delegation |
3.1.9–3.1.10, 3.1.23, Sch. 2 |
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3.1.16–3.1.18, |
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dismissal |
3.1.19–3.1.22 |
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functions |
3.1.13 |
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inefficient, incompetent management by |
3.1.19 |
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meetings, procedure |
3.1.17, Sch. 2 |
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Minister's reserve powers, directions to |
3.1.19–3.1.20 |
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Orders regarding |
3.1.12 |
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performance agreements |
3.1.4, 3.1.19 |
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powers |
3.1.14 |
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re-establishment |
3.1.21 |
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saving of acts of |
3.1.22 |
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staff of, appointed by |
3.1.23–3.1.25 |
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staff of as authorised officers |
5.8.1–5.8.4 |
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Teacher aides |
2.3.8, 2.4.3 |
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contraventions of provisions of Chapter 2 |
2.6.30, 2.6.46 |
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criminal record checks |
2.6.22–2.6.23 |
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definition |
2.3.1, 2.4.1, 2.6.1 |
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disqualification from teaching |
2.6.29 |
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employment by school councils |
2.3.6, 2.3.8–2.3.10 |
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no duty of care for students on work experience |
5.4.10 |
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Subject |
Section |
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2.6.6, 2.6.63, 2.6.70 |
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right to ask for explanation of child's absence |
2.1.4 |
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2.6.68 |
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See also Employers of registered teachers; |
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Teachers – Registration and permission to teach |
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amendment of certificates of |
2.6.53 |
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applications |
2.6.7 |
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as requirement for employment |
2.3.9, 2.4.7, 2.4.59 |
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cancellation |
2.3.10, 2.4.59, 2.6.9, 2.6.20, 2.6.29, 2.6.46, 2.6.50–2.6.51, 2.6.53, 2.6.59 |
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competence in English as requirement |
2.6.8 |
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conditions, limitations, restrictions |
2.6.9, 2.6.14–2.6.16, 2.6.46, 2.6.51 |
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criminal record checks as requirement for |
2.6.7, 2.6.9–2.6.10, 2.6.14 |
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definition |
1.1.3 |
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definitions of registered, registered teachers |
1.1.3, 2.4.1 |
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disqualification |
2.6.29 |
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duration |
2.6.17 |
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expiry |
2.6.18 |
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extension |
2.6.17 |
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false claims regarding |
2.6.58 |
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fees |
2.6.7, 2.6.13, 2.6.18, 2.6.21, 2.6.77 |
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fitness to teach as requirement |
2.6.7–2.6.9 |
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granting of |
2.6.9, 2.6.16 |
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information regarding sexual, indictable offences |
2.6.7, 2.6.18, 2.6.57 |
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interim registration |
2.6.12 |
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non-compliance with conditions of |
2.6.30, 2.6.46 |
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non-practising registration |
2.6.11, 2.6.56 |
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notice requirements |
2.6.15, 2.6.16, 2.6.27 |
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obtained by fraud, misrepresentations |
2.6.20, 2.6.46, 2.6.58 |
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permission to teach |
2.6.13–2.6.14 |
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professional practice as requirement |
2.6.7, 2.6.8, 2.6.10, 2.6.11, 2.6.18, 2.6.19 |
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provisional registration |
2.6.10 |
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Subject |
Section |
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2.6.3, 2.6.7–2.6.8, 2.6.20 |
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refusal to grant, renew |
2.3.10, 2.4.59, 2.6.9, 2.6.15–2.6.16, 2.6.19 |
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Register of Teachers |
2.6.18, 2.6.24–2.6.26, 2.6.53 |
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renewal |
2.6.11, 2.6.17–2.6.19 |
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return of certificate, documents attesting to |
2.6.59 |
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review of decisions regarding |
2.6.55 |
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revocation of suspension |
2.6.21, 2.6.27, 2.6.54, 2.6.59 |
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submissions |
2.6.15, 2.6.27 |
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suspension |
2.3.10, 2.4.59, 2.6.9, 2.6.21, 2.6.27–2.6.28, 2.6.46, 2.6.50–2.6.51, 2.6.59 |
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2.4.59, 2.6.56 |
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Teaching service |
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absence from duty |
2.4.34, 2.4.60 |
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allowances |
2.4.27 |
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application of Federal awards and agreements |
2.4.2 |
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categories of employees |
2.4.3 |
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2.4.19, 2.4.34, 2.4.59 |
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classification (def.) |
2.4.1 |
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criminal offences by employees of |
2.4.60, 2.4.63–2.4.64 |
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criminal record checks of employees of |
5.3.4 |
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death of employees of |
2.4.24, 2.4.25, 2.4.39–2.4.40 |
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dismissal |
2.4.19, 2.4.20, 2.4.26, 2.4.58–2.4.59 |
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eligibility |
2.4.7 |
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employees (def.) |
2.4.1 |
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fines of employees |
2.4.35, 2.4.61 |
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fixed-term positions |
2.4.9 |
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gratuities |
2.4.28 |
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ineligible persons |
2.4.7 |
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leave of absence |
2.4.24, 2.4.39–2.4.40 |
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long service leave |
2.4.25–2.4.26, 2.4.32, 2.4.39–2.4.40 |
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medical examinations |
2.4.81 |
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Ministerial Orders – special provisions |
5.10.5 |
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ongoing employees, positions |
2.4.1, 2.4.5, 2.4.9–2.4.10, 2.4.19, 2.4.42 |
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Subject |
Section |
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persons deemed to be employees of |
2.4.25 |
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probation |
2.4.8 |
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progression of salary, wages |
2.4.11 |
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promotions |
2.4.41–2.4.43, 2.4.51–2.4.52, 2.4.54 |
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publication, advertising, notice requirements |
2.4.5, 2.4.41, 2.4.83 |
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2.4.7, 2.4.41 |
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reclassification of positions |
2.4.10 |
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reduction in classification |
2.4.61 |
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reduction in salary |
2.4.36 |
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reinstatement |
2.4.34, 2.4.57, 2.4.63, 2.4.69 |
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rent charged to employees |
2.4.29 |
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reprimands |
2.4.61 |
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resignation |
2.4.20, 2.4.25, 2.4.26 |
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restrictions on doing other work |
2.4.30 |
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retirement |
2.4.20, 2.4.25, 2.4.33 |
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retirement on account of ill health |
2.4.25, 2.4.32, 2.4.56 |
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review of Secretary's decisions |
2.4.7, 2.4.53 |
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savings of rights of persons holding office |
2.4.31 |
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Secretary's general powers as employer |
2.4.3 |
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suspension from duty |
2.4.59, 2.4.64 |
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2.4.1, 2.4.26, 2.4.59 |
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termination of services, employment |
2.4.19, 2.4.25, 2.4.26, 2.4.36, 2.4.59 |
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termination due to incapacity |
2.4.56–2.4.57 |
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termination due to misconduct, inefficiency |
2.4.61, 2.4.64, 2.4.69 |
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transfers to and from public service |
2.4.37–2.4.40 |
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transfers within teaching service |
2.4.27, 2.4.41–2.4.43, 2.4.51–2.4.52, 2.4.54 |
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vacancies |
2.4.4–2.4.6, 2.4.41 |
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work of a higher or lower class or grade |
2.4.27 |
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See also Fitness to teach; Merit Protection Boards;
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Teaching service – Principal Class |
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allowances |
2.4.17 |
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certain legal proceedings excluded |
2.4.22 |
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classification of positions in |
2.4.13 |
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contracts of employment |
2.4.12, 2.4.14–2.4.15, 2.4.21 |
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definitions |
2.4.1, 2.4.12 |
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employment benefits |
2.4.12, 2.4.16 |
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members of (def.) |
2.4.1 |
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Subject |
Section |
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Part 3, Division 5 of Public Administration Act 2004 does not apply |
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performance reviews |
2.4.18 |
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remuneration |
2.4.12, 2.4.16 |
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termination, expiry of position, contract |
2.4.19–2.4.20 |
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transfer or promotion to position of |
2.4.43, 2.4.54 |
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vacancies for principals |
2.4.6, 2.4.20 |
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Teaching staff (def.) |
2.3.1 |
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Training (def.) |
1.1.3 |
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See also Industry training boards; |
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apprentices' obligations under |
5.5.9 |
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approval |
5.5.10 |
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approval of employers |
5.5.6–5.5.7 |
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approved training agents |
5.5.1, 5.5.20–5.5.22 |
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approved training schemes |
5.5.1–5.5.3 |
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associations of employers under |
5.5.18 |
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attendance at courses under |
5.5.8 |
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cancellation |
5.5.15–5.5.17 |
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definition |
1.1.3 |
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determination of grievances |
5.5.17 |
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duration |
5.5.14 |
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employer's general obligations under |
5.5.8 |
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enrolment in courses under |
5.5.13 |
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execution |
5.5.12 |
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extension |
5.5.14 |
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insufficient employment available |
5.5.16 |
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no duty of care on part of teachers, principals |
5.4.10 |
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parties to |
5.5.11 |
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partners as employers under |
5.5.19 |
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standing down of apprentices under |
5.5.16 |
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suspension |
5.5.15–5.5.17 |
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terms and conditions of employment under |
5.5.4–5.5.5, Sch. 4 |
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training plans |
5.5.13 |
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variation |
5.5.15, 5.5.17 |
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Training institutions, organisations |
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Transitional provisions |
6.1.3, Sch. 8 |
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Unfitness to teach See Fitness to teach |
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Union fees See Organisations of students |
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Subject |
Section |
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Universities |
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approval |
4.3.30–4.3.32 |
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arrangements with TAFE institutes, schools |
5.2.2 |
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construction of references to |
4.1.1 |
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courses for overseas students provided by |
4.5.1–4.5.4 |
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definition |
1.1.3 |
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delegation of Authority's powers to |
4.2.7, 4.3.36 |
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disclosure of information regarding |
4.9.4 |
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operating without approval |
4.7.6 |
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qualifications issued by |
4.4.5 |
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recognised universities (def.) |
4.1.1 |
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4.6.2 |
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review of decisions regarding |
4.8.1 |
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review of operations of |
4.3.35 |
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revocation, suspension of approval |
4.3.35 |
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scholarships |
5.7.2 |
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See also Courses |
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Universities with a TAFE division |
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definition |
1.1.3 |
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delegation |
3.1.9–3.1.10 |
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mergers with TAFE institutes with |
3.1.11 |
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staff |
3.1.25, Sch. 3 |
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staff of as authorised officers |
5.8.1–5.8.4 |
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VCAL (def.) |
1.1.3 |
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VCAT |
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jurisdiction in cases of compensation for volunteers |
5.6.4 |
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review of decisions regarding |
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courses, providers |
4.8.1 |
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registration of teachers, results of inquiries |
2.6.55 |
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VCE (def.) |
1.1.3 |
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Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal |
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Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority |
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accredited courses owned by |
2.5.3, 2.5.5 |
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2.5.1, 2.5.6–2.5.7 |
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committees |
2.5.7, Sch. 2 |
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definitions |
2.5.1 |
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delegation |
2.5.9, Sch. 2 |
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establishment, continuation |
2.5.2 |
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functions |
2.5.3 |
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Fund |
2.5.10, Sch. 2 |
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liaison with Authority, Commission |
2.5.3, 3.1.2 |
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members, meetings. procedures |
2.5.6, 2.5.8, Sch. 2 |
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Minister's general powers |
5.2.1 |
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powers |
2.5.5, Sch. 2 |
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statements recognising completion of courses |
2.5.3–2.5.4 |
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See also Assessment |
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2.6.1, 2.6.63 |
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Subject |
Section |
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Victorian Institute of Teaching |
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Accreditation Committee |
2.6.68 |
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authorised officers appointed by |
5.8.1–5.8.4 |
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certificates of as evidence |
5.8.8 |
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chief executive officer |
2.6.12, 2.6.22–2.6.23, 2.6.65 |
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Colleges established by |
2.6.79 |
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committees |
2.6.66–2.6.75, |
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continuation |
2.6.2 |
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constitution |
2.6.6 |
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delegation |
2.6.67, Sch. 2 |
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elections to, roll of electors |
2.6.63 |
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immunity |
2.6.76 |
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members, meetings, procedures |
2.6.61–2.6.64, |
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definition of Institute |
1.1.3 |
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definitions |
2.6.1 |
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fees for services of |
2.6.4, 2.6.77 |
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functions |
2.6.3 |
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Fund |
2.6.78, Sch. 2 |
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Ministerial advice |
2.6.5 |
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powers |
2.6.4, Sch. 2 |
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proceedings brought by |
5.8.6 |
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Registrar |
2.6.63, 2.6.65, 2.6.67 |
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staff |
2.6.65 |
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See also Formal hearings; Informal hearings;
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Victorian Learning and Employment Skills Commission See Victorian Skills Commission |
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Victorian Registration and Qualifications
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certificates of |
4.9.2, 5.8.8 |
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4.1.1, 4.2.4 |
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definition of Authority |
1.1.3 |
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delegation |
4.2.7, 4.3.36, |
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4.1.1, 4.2.6 |
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disclosure of information by |
4.9.4 |
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establishment |
4.2.1 |
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functions |
4.2.2 |
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Fund |
4.2.8, Sch. 2 |
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liaison with Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, Victorian Skills Commission |
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meetings, procedure |
4.2.5, Sch. 2 |
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4.1.1, 4.2.4–4.2.5, Sch. 2 |
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powers |
4.2.3 |
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Subject |
Section |
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powers regarding |
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authorised officers |
5.8.1–5.8.4 |
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4.4.1–4.4.4 |
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4.5.1–4.5.4 |
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education and training organisations |
4.3.10–4.3.12 |
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home schooling |
4.3.9, 5.8.5 |
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National Register, RTOs |
4.3.14–4.3.26, 4.6.4 |
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4.3.1–4.3.8 |
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4.3.10, 4.6.1–4.6.3, 4.9.1–4.9.2 |
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universities, higher education courses |
4.3.30–4.3.36 |
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proceedings brought by |
5.8.6 |
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review of decisions of |
4.8.1 |
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Victorian Skills Commission |
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accountability |
3.1.6 |
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3.1.2–3.1.3 |
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certificates of |
5.5.25 |
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3.1.7 |
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|
continuation of former Commission as |
3.1.1 |
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contraventions of orders of |
5.5.17 |
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delegation |
3.1.9–3.1.10, 5.5.21, Sch. 2 |
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functions |
3.1.2 |
|
implementation of policies, decisions of |
5.3.2 |
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members, meetings, procedures |
3.1.7–3.1.8, Sch. 2 |
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powers |
3.1.5 |
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powers, functions, duties regarding |
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adult, community and further education plan |
3.3.8–3.3.9 |
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finance |
3.1.4 |
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performance agreements |
3.1.4 |
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practical placements |
5.4.14, 5.4.15, 5.4.17 |
|
register of apprentices |
5.5.23 |
|
subsidies to apprentices |
5.5.24 |
|
TAFE institutes, boards |
3.1.11, 3.1.18 |
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5.5.6–5.5.7, 5.5.10–5.5.17 |
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training schemes |
5.5.2–5.5.3 |
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relationship with other Boards, Authorities |
3.1.2, 3.3.3 |
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review of training agents' decisions |
5.5.22 |
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definition |
1.1.3 |
|
definition of training |
1.1.3 |
|
Secretary's general powers, functions |
5.3.2 |
|
statements of attainment (def.) |
4.1.1 |
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units of competency (def.) |
4.1.1 |
|
See also Adult, community and further education; |
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Subject |
Section |
|
Volunteer workers and students – Compensation |
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|
definitions |
5.6.1 |
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false, misleading claims |
5.6.9 |
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for damage, destruction of property |
5.6.3, 5.6.8 |
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for personal injuries |
5.6.2–5.6.6 |
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recovery of amount from third party |
5.6.7 |
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Work experience |
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application of other laws |
5.4.11 |
|
application of Part 5.4, Division 1 |
5.4.2 |
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children engaged in |
5.4.1, 5.4.3–5.4.4, 5.4.11 |
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criminal record checks of employers, supervisors |
5.4.4 |
|
definitions, construction of references |
5.4.1, 5.4.12 |
|
interstate arrangements |
5.4.12 |
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no duty of care on part of teachers, principals |
5.4.10 |
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payment |
5.4.9 |
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practical placements |
5.4.13–5.4.19 |
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5.4.1, 5.4.5–5.4.6, 5.4.8 |
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students aged 21 years or more |
5.4.3–5.4.4 |
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students with a disability or impairment |
5.4.7 |
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work experience arrangements, requirements |
5.4.1, 5.4.3–5.4.4, 5.4.7 |
|
work for post-secondary education courses |
5.4.20 |
|
See also headings beginning with Training |
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Young persons (def.) |
5.4.1 |