{"id":"F2020L01130","name":"Determination of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates No. 2020/1","slug":"determination-of-degrees-diplomas-and-certificates-no-2020-1","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":113544,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2020L01130-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Determination of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates No. 2020/1","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  No. 2020/1\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nI, Russel Howcroft, 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\nDiploma in Arts Screen: Production\n\nAdvanced Diploma in Arts Screen: Production\n\nGraduate Diploma in Arts Screen\n\n \n\nThis Determination comes into effect on the day after it is registered with the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.\n\n \n\n \n\nDated:     17 July 2020\n\n \n\nSigned:\n\n \n\n![A close up of a hanger

Description automatically generated](image.001.jpeg)\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nRussel Howcroft\n\nChair of Council\n\nAustralian Film, Television and Radio School\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 determination performs exactly the function intended by section 6A of the parent Act – to specify which degrees, diplomas and certificates AFTRS may award. It has not expanded beyond this narrow administrative purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 200 words of substantive content)","No defined terms section","No cross-references to other legislation beyond a single citation of the enabling Act","Simple, unqualified operative clause with no conditions or exceptions","Straightforward list format with three items","Single operative provision with immediate effect trigger (registration)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a short legal document made by the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) that officially lists what qualifications the school is allowed to award to its students.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Authorises AFTRS to grant three specific qualifications:\n  - **Diploma in Arts Screen: Production** – an entry-level qualification for screen production\n  - **Advanced Diploma in Arts Screen: Production** – a higher-level diploma for more advanced study\n  - **Graduate Diploma in Arts Screen** – a postgraduate qualification for students who already have a degree\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Students enrolling in or graduating from AFTRS courses\n- Employers who need to verify that AFTRS qualifications are officially recognised\n- The school itself, which needs legal authority to issue these awards\n\n**Why it matters:**\nUnder the *Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973*, AFTRS can only legally give out degrees, diplomas and certificates that have been formally \"determined\" (officially listed) by the School's Council. Without this document, the qualifications wouldn't be legally valid. This ensures students receive nationally recognised credentials and protects the integrity of the school's awards."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Determination does not amend the Act or expand statutory powers; it simply names three qualifications under the authority of section 6A for paragraph 5(1)(g). There is no text in the instrument indicating a change to the Act's scope or to existing institutional powers."},"complexity_factors":["Direct cross-reference to the Act (section 6A and paragraph 5(1)(g)) — users must consult the Act to understand legal consequences","Very short list of specified qualifications (three items) — low substantive content","Timing provision: effect is tied to registration date (administrative detail)","Made by the Chair on behalf of the School — indicates internal decision authority but omits procedural detail","No explanatory material on operational effects (e.g. conferment, accreditation), requiring reliance on the Act for full effect"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination, made under section 6A of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School Act 1973, formally specifies three qualifications for the School for the purposes of paragraph 5(1)(g) of the Act: Diploma in Arts Screen: Production; Advanced Diploma in Arts Screen: Production; Graduate Diploma in Arts Screen. It takes effect the day after registration. It therefore identifies which named degrees/diplomas the School is specifying under the Act and thus is immediately relevant to the School, its Council and people dealing with those qualifications."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/determination-of-degrees-diplomas-and-certificates-no-2020-1","history":"/api/acts/determination-of-degrees-diplomas-and-certificates-no-2020-1/history","analysis":"/api/acts/determination-of-degrees-diplomas-and-certificates-no-2020-1/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/determination-of-degrees-diplomas-and-certificates-no-2020-1/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/determination-of-degrees-diplomas-and-certificates-no-2020-1/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/determination-of-degrees-diplomas-and-certificates-no-2020-1/documents"}}