ACT Ministerial Power to Shorten Registration Periods

Education Amendment Bill 2025

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Introduced by: Yvette Berry MLA (ALP) — Minister for Education and Early Childhood, Minister for Homes and New Suburbs, Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Official page: progress through parliament

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The Education Minister can approve a shorter registration period than the standard timeframe.
The Education Minister can only do this if they are satisfied it is reasonably necessary in the circumstances.

The Debate

What different members said when this bill was debated:

Tara Cheyne ALP

“On behalf of Ms Berry, I move: That this bill be agreed to in principle. I speak on behalf of Minister Berry today, who would have been here but is unwell. This does reflect the urgency of this amendment to the Education Act 2004. This amendment has been developed in response to an identified issue with the act that could have significant impacts on the operation of non-government schools.”

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