{"id":"F2017L00227","name":"Determination of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates 2017-1","slug":"determination-of-degrees-diplomas-and-certificates-2017-1","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":95905,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2017L00227-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Determination of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates 2017-1","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 20.2\ntitle: Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\nAustralian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n# DETERMINATION OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES  2017-1\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nI, Prof. Julianne Schultz, on behalf of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, make a determination under section 6A of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973 (the Act) specifying the following degrees, diplomas and certificates for the purposes of paragraph 5(1)(g) of the Act.\n\n \n\n \n\nDiploma in Production Accounting\n\n \n\nThat Council approve the creation of the following course by legislative instrument:\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nThis Determination comes into effect on the day after it is registered.\n\n \n\nDated:     6 March 2017\n\n \n\nSigned:\n\n \n\n![Q:\\Secretariat\\COUNCIL\\CHAIR OF COUNCIL\\Julianne Schultz\\julianne schultz.jpg](image.001.jpeg)\n\n \n\n \n\nProfessor Julianne Schultz AM FAHA\n\nChair\n\nCouncil of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard administrative determination made under existing powers. It does not expand the scope of the parent Act; it merely exercises a specific power (section 6A) to add one qualification to the approved list."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short document (under 200 words)","Single operative provision (creation of one diploma)","No defined terms section","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling Act","No conditional logic or exceptions","Straightforward administrative instrument with minimal legal machinery"],"plain_english_summary":"This document is an official decision (called a 'determination') made by the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) in 2017. It adds a new qualification to the list of courses that AFTRS is allowed to offer.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Authorises AFTRS to offer a **Diploma in Production Accounting**\n- This is done under powers given by the *Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973*\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Students who want to study production accounting for film and television\n- AFTRS itself, which can now legally offer this specific diploma\n\n**Why it matters:**\nWithout this determination, AFTRS would not have the legal authority to award this particular qualification. It ensures the diploma is officially recognised and meets the standards required under Commonwealth law."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The determination exercises an existing power under section 6A to specify degrees, diplomas and certificates for paragraph 5(1)(g) purposes and does not expand the Act’s statutory scope. It approves creation of a named diploma and fixes a simple commencement date (effective the day after registration). The instrument does not introduce new regulatory powers, obligations, or enforcement mechanisms beyond the Act’s established framework."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow subject matter: specifies a single course title ('Diploma in Production Accounting') rather than a broad regulatory regime.","Statutory basis referenced: exercise of power under section 6A of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973 and for the purposes of paragraph 5(1)(g) (text of instrument).","Commencement rule is simple: takes effect the day after registration (explicit in instrument).","Decision-maker identified: Chair acting on behalf of the School Council signed the determination (instrument signature block).","Low operational detail: instrument does not set curriculum, accreditation criteria, fees, delivery mode, or compliance mechanisms—those remain administrative matters.","Administrative impact limited: primary burdens are internal record-keeping, course implementation, and any student recruitment or enrollment processes.","Limited discretion visible: Council’s statutory power to specify awards is exercised, but the instrument contains no delegations or open-ended powers."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument, made by the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, formally approves a new course: the Diploma in Production Accounting. It designates that diploma as a recognised award for the School and takes effect the day after the instrument is registered. The change affects the School’s course offerings, prospective students, and the School’s administrative approval records."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/determination-of-degrees-diplomas-and-certificates-2017-1","history":"/api/acts/determination-of-degrees-diplomas-and-certificates-2017-1/history","analysis":"/api/acts/determination-of-degrees-diplomas-and-certificates-2017-1/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/determination-of-degrees-diplomas-and-certificates-2017-1/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/determination-of-degrees-diplomas-and-certificates-2017-1/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/determination-of-degrees-diplomas-and-certificates-2017-1/documents"}}