{"id":"qld:sl-2016-0199","name":"Education (Queensland College of Teachers) Regulation 2016","slug":"education-queensland-college-of-teachers-regulation-2016","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"199 of 2016","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":175157,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2016-0199-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis regulation may be cited as the Education (Queensland College of Teachers) Regulation 2016 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis regulation commences on 1 January 2017.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dictionary","content":"### sec.3 Dictionary\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 2 defines particular words used in this regulation.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to a stated number of years of academic study","content":"### sec.4 References to a stated number of years of academic study\n\nA reference in section 5 or 8 to a stated number of years of academic study—\nis a reference to the stated number of years of full-time academic study; and\nincludes a reference to an amount of academic study the college is satisfied is the equivalent of the stated number of years of full-time academic study.\n(sec.4-ssec) A reference in section 5 or 8 to a stated number of years of academic study— is a reference to the stated number of years of full-time academic study; and includes a reference to an amount of academic study the college is satisfied is the equivalent of the stated number of years of full-time academic study.\n- (a) is a reference to the stated number of years of full-time academic study; and\n- (b) includes a reference to an amount of academic study the college is satisfied is the equivalent of the stated number of years of full-time academic study.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Registration or permission to teach","content":"# Registration or permission to teach","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Eligibility for full registration","content":"## Eligibility for full registration","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Qualifications","content":"### sec.5 Qualifications\n\nFor section 8 (1) (a) (i) of the Act , the prescribed qualification for full registration is successful completion of—\na course of preservice teacher education consisting of at least 4 years academic study, including professional studies that are at least 1 year of academic study; or\na graduate course of preservice teacher education consisting of professional studies that are at least 1 year of academic study; or\nanother course of teacher education, provided by a higher education institution, that the college is satisfied is the equivalent of a course mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) .\n- (a) a course of preservice teacher education consisting of at least 4 years academic study, including professional studies that are at least 1 year of academic study; or\n- (b) a graduate course of preservice teacher education consisting of professional studies that are at least 1 year of academic study; or\n- (c) another course of teacher education, provided by a higher education institution, that the college is satisfied is the equivalent of a course mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) .","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Experience","content":"### sec.6 Experience\n\nFor section 8 (1) (a) (i) of the Act , the prescribed experience for full registration is—\nsuccessful completion of 1 year of duties as a teacher at a school; or\nother experience the college is satisfied is the equivalent of successful completion of 1 year of duties as a teacher at a school.\nFor subsection (1) , the college may be satisfied a person has the prescribed experience if the college receives notice of the experience from—\nthe principal of the school at which the teaching was carried out; or\nanother person the college considers can adequately inform the college about the teaching or other experience.\n(sec.6-ssec.1) For section 8 (1) (a) (i) of the Act , the prescribed experience for full registration is— successful completion of 1 year of duties as a teacher at a school; or other experience the college is satisfied is the equivalent of successful completion of 1 year of duties as a teacher at a school.\n(sec.6-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the college may be satisfied a person has the prescribed experience if the college receives notice of the experience from— the principal of the school at which the teaching was carried out; or another person the college considers can adequately inform the college about the teaching or other experience.\n- (a) successful completion of 1 year of duties as a teacher at a school; or\n- (b) other experience the college is satisfied is the equivalent of successful completion of 1 year of duties as a teacher at a school.\n- (a) the principal of the school at which the teaching was carried out; or\n- (b) another person the college considers can adequately inform the college about the teaching or other experience.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional requirement for professional practice for full registration","content":"### sec.7 Additional requirement for professional practice for full registration\n\nFor section 8 (1) (d) of the Act , the prescribed requirement for professional practice for full registration is the ability to communicate in spoken and written English at a professional level with students, parents, teachers and other persons.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Eligibility for provisional registration","content":"## Eligibility for provisional registration","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Qualifications","content":"### sec.8 Qualifications\n\nFor section 9 (1) (a) (i) of the Act , the prescribed qualification for provisional registration is successful completion of—\na course of preservice teacher education consisting of at least 4 years academic study, including professional studies that are at least 1 year of academic study ; or\na graduate course of preservice teacher education consisting of professional studies that are at least 1 year of academic study; or\nanother course of teacher education, provided by a higher education institution, that the college is satisfied is the equivalent of a course mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) .\n- (a) a course of preservice teacher education consisting of at least 4 years academic study, including professional studies that are at least 1 year of academic study ; or\n- (b) a graduate course of preservice teacher education consisting of professional studies that are at least 1 year of academic study; or\n- (c) another course of teacher education, provided by a higher education institution, that the college is satisfied is the equivalent of a course mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) .","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional requirement for professional practice for provisional registration","content":"### sec.9 Additional requirement for professional practice for provisional registration\n\nFor section 9 (1) (d) of the Act , the prescribed requirement for professional practice for provisional registration is the ability to communicate in spoken and written English at a professional level with students, parents, teachers and other persons.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Eligibility for permission to teach","content":"## Eligibility for permission to teach","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional requirement for professional practice for permission to teach","content":"### sec.10 Additional requirement for professional practice for permission to teach\n\nFor section 10 (1) (d) of the Act , the prescribed requirement for professional practice for permission to teach is the ability to communicate in spoken and written English at a professional level with students, parents, teachers and other persons.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Renewal of full registration","content":"## Renewal of full registration","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular requirements for renewal of full registration","content":"### sec.11 Particular requirements for renewal of full registration\n\nFor section 29 (2) (c) (i) (A) and (ii) (A) of the Act , the prescribed duration is 6 months.\nFor section 29 (2) (c) (i) (B) and (ii) (B) of the Act , the prescribed period is 5 years immediately before the day a teacher’s full registration ends.\n(sec.11-ssec.1) For section 29 (2) (c) (i) (A) and (ii) (A) of the Act , the prescribed duration is 6 months.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) For section 29 (2) (c) (i) (B) and (ii) (B) of the Act , the prescribed period is 5 years immediately before the day a teacher’s full registration ends.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Educational programs","content":"## Educational programs","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed educational programs","content":"### sec.12 Prescribed educational programs\n\nFor the Act , schedule 3 , definition teacher , paragraph (a) (ii) , each of the following educational programs is prescribed—\nan educational program based on the Australian curriculum;\nan educational program based on a syllabus developed, purchased or revised by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority under the curriculum and assessment Act;\nan educational program based on a kindergarten guideline developed, purchased and revised, or accredited by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority under the curriculum and assessment Act.\nIn this section—\nAustralian curriculum see the curriculum and assessment Act , schedule 1 .\ncurriculum and assessment Act means the Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Act 2014 .\nkindergarten guideline see the curriculum and assessment Act , schedule 1 .\n(sec.12-ssec.1) For the Act , schedule 3 , definition teacher , paragraph (a) (ii) , each of the following educational programs is prescribed— an educational program based on the Australian curriculum; an educational program based on a syllabus developed, purchased or revised by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority under the curriculum and assessment Act; an educational program based on a kindergarten guideline developed, purchased and revised, or accredited by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority under the curriculum and assessment Act.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) In this section— Australian curriculum see the curriculum and assessment Act , schedule 1 . curriculum and assessment Act means the Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Act 2014 . kindergarten guideline see the curriculum and assessment Act , schedule 1 .\n- (a) an educational program based on the Australian curriculum;\n- (b) an educational program based on a syllabus developed, purchased or revised by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority under the curriculum and assessment Act;\n- (c) an educational program based on a kindergarten guideline developed, purchased and revised, or accredited by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority under the curriculum and assessment Act.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2A","sectionType":"part","heading":"Certification of teachers","content":"# Certification of teachers","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed employing authorities— Act , s 67A","content":"### sec.12A Prescribed employing authorities— Act , s 67A\n\nFor section 67A (2) (c) of the Act , the following employing authorities are prescribed—\nan employing authority for a State school;\nan employing authority for a non-State school represented by CEQL.\ns 12A ins 2019 Act No. 14 s 13\namd 2025 Act No. 24 s 39ZJ\n- (a) an employing authority for a State school;\n- (b) an employing authority for a non-State school represented by CEQL.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed employing authorities— Act , s 67J","content":"### sec.12B Prescribed employing authorities— Act , s 67J\n\nFor section 67J (3) (b) of the Act , the following employing authorities are prescribed—\nan employing authority for a State school;\nan employing authority for a non-State school represented by CEQL.\ns 12B ins 2019 Act No. 14 s 13\namd 2025 Act No. 24 s 39ZK\n- (a) an employing authority for a State school;\n- (b) an employing authority for a non-State school represented by CEQL.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed entities— Act , s 230B","content":"### sec.12C Prescribed entities— Act , s 230B\n\nFor section 230B (3) of the Act , the following entities are prescribed—\nan employing authority for a State school;\nan employing authority for a non-State school represented by CEQL;\nCEQL.\ns 12C ins 2019 Act No. 14 s 13\namd 2025 Act No. 24 s 39ZL\n- (a) an employing authority for a State school;\n- (b) an employing authority for a non-State school represented by CEQL;\n- (c) CEQL.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Requirements for carrying out election of practising teachers for appointment to board","content":"# Requirements for carrying out election of practising teachers for appointment to board","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Purpose of part","content":"## Purpose of part","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of part","content":"### sec.13 Purpose of part\n\nThis part states, for section 240 (2) of the Act , the requirements for carrying out an election (a board member election ) of practising teachers for appointment as members of the board under section 239 (1) (j) of the Act .","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Director to conduct election","content":"## Director to conduct election","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Director to conduct election","content":"### sec.14 Director to conduct election\n\nThe director must conduct the board member election, but the day for the election must be fixed by the board under section 15 .\n(sec.14-ssec) The director must conduct the board member election, but the day for the election must be fixed by the board under section 15 .","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Matters before the election","content":"## Matters before the election","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Election day to be fixed","content":"### sec.15 Election day to be fixed\n\nThe board must fix, as the election day for the board member election, a day at least 45 days before the end of the term of appointment of the elected members of the board.\nIn this section—\nelected members of the board means the board members elected for section 239 (1) (j) of the Act .\n(sec.15-ssec.1) The board must fix, as the election day for the board member election, a day at least 45 days before the end of the term of appointment of the elected members of the board.\n(sec.15-ssec.2) In this section— elected members of the board means the board members elected for section 239 (1) (j) of the Act .","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Roll of electors","content":"### sec.16 Roll of electors\n\nThe director must prepare a roll (the roll of electors ) of persons (each an elector ) who are registered teachers on the day the notice of election is published.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of election and of right to nominate candidates","content":"### sec.17 Notice of election and of right to nominate candidates\n\nThe director must publish a notice (the notice of election ) that contains information about the board member election, including—\nthe election day; and\nthe final day (the final nomination day ) for the receipt of nominations of candidates for the election.\nThe final nomination day must be—\nat least 10 days after the day the notice of election is published; and\nat least 21 days before the election day.\nThe director must publish the notice of election in a way the director reasonably considers will, or is likely to, bring the notice to the attention of all electors.\npublication in an appropriate newsletter, by email to electors or on the college’s website\n(sec.17-ssec.1) The director must publish a notice (the notice of election ) that contains information about the board member election, including— the election day; and the final day (the final nomination day ) for the receipt of nominations of candidates for the election.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) The final nomination day must be— at least 10 days after the day the notice of election is published; and at least 21 days before the election day.\n(sec.17-ssec.3) The director must publish the notice of election in a way the director reasonably considers will, or is likely to, bring the notice to the attention of all electors. publication in an appropriate newsletter, by email to electors or on the college’s website\n- (a) the election day; and\n- (b) the final day (the final nomination day ) for the receipt of nominations of candidates for the election.\n- (a) at least 10 days after the day the notice of election is published; and\n- (b) at least 21 days before the election day.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination of candidates","content":"### sec.18 Nomination of candidates\n\nA practising teacher may be nominated as a candidate for the board member election if—\nthe practising teacher’s name is on the roll of electors; and\nthe teacher is nominated as a candidate by 6 registered teachers (other than the practising teacher) whose names are also on the roll of electors.\nHowever, the practising teacher can not be nominated as both a State schools candidate and as a non-State schools candidate for the election.\n(sec.18-ssec.1) A practising teacher may be nominated as a candidate for the board member election if— the practising teacher’s name is on the roll of electors; and the teacher is nominated as a candidate by 6 registered teachers (other than the practising teacher) whose names are also on the roll of electors.\n(sec.18-ssec.2) However, the practising teacher can not be nominated as both a State schools candidate and as a non-State schools candidate for the election.\n- (a) the practising teacher’s name is on the roll of electors; and\n- (b) the teacher is nominated as a candidate by 6 registered teachers (other than the practising teacher) whose names are also on the roll of electors.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of nominations and time within which nominations may be given","content":"### sec.19 Form of nominations and time within which nominations may be given\n\nA nomination of a candidate for the board member election must be written and signed by—\nthe candidate as accepting the nomination; and\nthe 6 registered teachers making the nomination.\nThe nomination must be given to the director before 4.00p.m. on the final nomination day for the election.\nA candidate for the election may withdraw the candidate’s acceptance of the candidate’s nomination before 4.00p.m. on the final nomination day by giving the director a written notice withdrawing the acceptance.\nIf the director becomes aware of the death of a candidate for the election before any ballots are made available by the director to voters for the election, the director may cancel the nomination of the candidate.\n(sec.19-ssec.1) A nomination of a candidate for the board member election must be written and signed by— the candidate as accepting the nomination; and the 6 registered teachers making the nomination.\n(sec.19-ssec.2) The nomination must be given to the director before 4.00p.m. on the final nomination day for the election.\n(sec.19-ssec.3) A candidate for the election may withdraw the candidate’s acceptance of the candidate’s nomination before 4.00p.m. on the final nomination day by giving the director a written notice withdrawing the acceptance.\n(sec.19-ssec.4) If the director becomes aware of the death of a candidate for the election before any ballots are made available by the director to voters for the election, the director may cancel the nomination of the candidate.\n- (a) the candidate as accepting the nomination; and\n- (b) the 6 registered teachers making the nomination.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"When no vote is needed","content":"## When no vote is needed","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"If only 1 or 2 State schools candidates","content":"### sec.20 If only 1 or 2 State schools candidates\n\nThis section applies if there are no more than 2 State schools candidates for the board member election.\nThe director need not conduct a vote for the election of the State schools members.\nThe candidates are taken to have been elected unopposed.\nThe director must—\ndeclare the candidates elected; and\ngive the Minister a notice, signed by the director, stating—\nthe name of each candidate; and\nthe candidate is elected as a State schools member; and\nthe day the result of the election is declared.\n(sec.20-ssec.1) This section applies if there are no more than 2 State schools candidates for the board member election.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) The director need not conduct a vote for the election of the State schools members.\n(sec.20-ssec.3) The candidates are taken to have been elected unopposed.\n(sec.20-ssec.4) The director must— declare the candidates elected; and give the Minister a notice, signed by the director, stating— the name of each candidate; and the candidate is elected as a State schools member; and the day the result of the election is declared.\n- (a) declare the candidates elected; and\n- (b) give the Minister a notice, signed by the director, stating— (i) the name of each candidate; and (ii) the candidate is elected as a State schools member; and (iii) the day the result of the election is declared.\n- (i) the name of each candidate; and\n- (ii) the candidate is elected as a State schools member; and\n- (iii) the day the result of the election is declared.\n- (i) the name of each candidate; and\n- (ii) the candidate is elected as a State schools member; and\n- (iii) the day the result of the election is declared.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"If only 1 non-State schools candidate","content":"### sec.21 If only 1 non-State schools candidate\n\nThis section applies if there is only 1 non-State schools candidate for the board member election.\nThe director need not conduct a vote for the election of the non-State schools member.\nThe candidate is taken to have been elected unopposed.\nThe director must—\ndeclare the candidate elected; and\ngive the Minister a notice, signed by the director, stating—\nthe name of the candidate; and\nthe candidate is elected as the non-State schools member; and\nthe day the result of the election is declared.\n(sec.21-ssec.1) This section applies if there is only 1 non-State schools candidate for the board member election.\n(sec.21-ssec.2) The director need not conduct a vote for the election of the non-State schools member.\n(sec.21-ssec.3) The candidate is taken to have been elected unopposed.\n(sec.21-ssec.4) The director must— declare the candidate elected; and give the Minister a notice, signed by the director, stating— the name of the candidate; and the candidate is elected as the non-State schools member; and the day the result of the election is declared.\n- (a) declare the candidate elected; and\n- (b) give the Minister a notice, signed by the director, stating— (i) the name of the candidate; and (ii) the candidate is elected as the non-State schools member; and (iii) the day the result of the election is declared.\n- (i) the name of the candidate; and\n- (ii) the candidate is elected as the non-State schools member; and\n- (iii) the day the result of the election is declared.\n- (i) the name of the candidate; and\n- (ii) the candidate is elected as the non-State schools member; and\n- (iii) the day the result of the election is declared.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"If a vote is needed","content":"## If a vote is needed","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.22 Application of division\n\nThis division applies to the board member election, other than to the extent a vote is not needed because of the operation of section 20 or 21 .","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Order of candidate’s names on ballot","content":"### sec.23 Order of candidate’s names on ballot\n\nAs soon as practicable after the final nomination day for the board member election, the director must decide, by lot, the order of the candidate’s names on the ballot for the board member election.\nSubsections (3) and (4) apply if a vote is needed for both State schools candidates and non-State schools candidates (each a ballot group ).\nThe names of the candidates for each ballot group must be stated on the ballot separately from the names of the candidates for the other ballot group.\nThe names of candidates in a ballot group must be stated on the ballot in the order decided under subsection (1) .\n(sec.23-ssec.1) As soon as practicable after the final nomination day for the board member election, the director must decide, by lot, the order of the candidate’s names on the ballot for the board member election.\n(sec.23-ssec.2) Subsections (3) and (4) apply if a vote is needed for both State schools candidates and non-State schools candidates (each a ballot group ).\n(sec.23-ssec.3) The names of the candidates for each ballot group must be stated on the ballot separately from the names of the candidates for the other ballot group.\n(sec.23-ssec.4) The names of candidates in a ballot group must be stated on the ballot in the order decided under subsection (1) .","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Content of ballot","content":"### sec.24 Content of ballot\n\nThe ballot for the board member election must state the following—\nthe election day and election time;\nthe name of each candidate, listed in the order decided under section 23 ;\nwho an elector may vote for under section 27 ;\nfor each candidate, whether the candidate is—\na State schools candidate; or\na non-State schools candidate;\ninstructions about how an elector may cast a vote.\n- (a) the election day and election time;\n- (b) the name of each candidate, listed in the order decided under section 23 ;\n- (c) who an elector may vote for under section 27 ;\n- (d) for each candidate, whether the candidate is— (i) a State schools candidate; or (ii) a non-State schools candidate;\n- (i) a State schools candidate; or\n- (ii) a non-State schools candidate;\n- (e) instructions about how an elector may cast a vote.\n- (i) a State schools candidate; or\n- (ii) a non-State schools candidate;","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of election day and election time and how to cast a vote","content":"### sec.25 Notice of election day and election time and how to cast a vote\n\nThe director must, at least 21 days before the election day for the board member election, give each elector a written notice stating—\nthe election day and election time; and\ninstructions about how an elector may cast a vote.\n- (a) the election day and election time; and\n- (b) instructions about how an elector may cast a vote.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Statement by candidate","content":"### sec.26 Statement by candidate\n\nA candidate for the board member election may prepare a statement, in writing or as an audio or video recording, that—\nmust include the candidate’s academic qualifications, current professional position and professional address; and\nmay include other information the candidate considers relevant to the candidate’s candidacy.\nThe information mentioned in subsection (1) (b) must—\nif the statement is written, be not more than 100 words; or\nif the statement is as an audio or video recording, be not more than 1 minute long.\nIf a candidate prepares a statement under this section and gives it to the director before 4.00p.m. on the final nomination day, the director must take action the director reasonably considers will, or is likely to, make the statement accessible to each elector for the election, unless the director has a reasonable excuse.\nThe director can not take the action due to a circumstance beyond the director’s control.\nThe statement includes material the director reasonably believes may be unlawful or defamatory.\n(sec.26-ssec.1) A candidate for the board member election may prepare a statement, in writing or as an audio or video recording, that— must include the candidate’s academic qualifications, current professional position and professional address; and may include other information the candidate considers relevant to the candidate’s candidacy.\n(sec.26-ssec.2) The information mentioned in subsection (1) (b) must— if the statement is written, be not more than 100 words; or if the statement is as an audio or video recording, be not more than 1 minute long.\n(sec.26-ssec.3) If a candidate prepares a statement under this section and gives it to the director before 4.00p.m. on the final nomination day, the director must take action the director reasonably considers will, or is likely to, make the statement accessible to each elector for the election, unless the director has a reasonable excuse. The director can not take the action due to a circumstance beyond the director’s control. The statement includes material the director reasonably believes may be unlawful or defamatory.\n- (a) must include the candidate’s academic qualifications, current professional position and professional address; and\n- (b) may include other information the candidate considers relevant to the candidate’s candidacy.\n- (a) if the statement is written, be not more than 100 words; or\n- (b) if the statement is as an audio or video recording, be not more than 1 minute long.\n- 1 The director can not take the action due to a circumstance beyond the director’s control.\n- 2 The statement includes material the director reasonably believes may be unlawful or defamatory.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting","content":"### sec.27 Voting\n\nAn elector for the board member election may vote for—\nif the elector is a registered teacher who identifies himself or herself as affiliated with State schooling—a State schools candidate; or\nif the elector is a registered teacher who identifies himself or herself as affiliated with non-State schooling—a non-State schools candidate.\nVoting in the election must be done in accordance with the instructions about how an elector may cast a vote stated in the ballot.\n(sec.27-ssec.1) An elector for the board member election may vote for— if the elector is a registered teacher who identifies himself or herself as affiliated with State schooling—a State schools candidate; or if the elector is a registered teacher who identifies himself or herself as affiliated with non-State schooling—a non-State schools candidate.\n(sec.27-ssec.2) Voting in the election must be done in accordance with the instructions about how an elector may cast a vote stated in the ballot.\n- (a) if the elector is a registered teacher who identifies himself or herself as affiliated with State schooling—a State schools candidate; or\n- (b) if the elector is a registered teacher who identifies himself or herself as affiliated with non-State schooling—a non-State schools candidate.","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Director’s duty about integrity and security of voting system","content":"### sec.28 Director’s duty about integrity and security of voting system\n\nThe director must take reasonable steps to ensure the integrity and security of the voting system used for the board member election.\n(sec.28-ssec) The director must take reasonable steps to ensure the integrity and security of the voting system used for the board member election.","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Counting of votes","content":"### sec.29 Counting of votes\n\nThe director must arrange for the votes cast in the board member election to be counted.\nAs soon as practicable after the election time on the election day, the director must—\naccept each formal vote and reject each informal vote; and\nfor each candidate, count and record the number of formal votes cast.\nDespite subsection (2) (a) , the director may accept an informal vote if the director considers the intention of the voter is clear.\nAlso, if the director is not satisfied a voter is an elector for the election, the vote by the voter must not be counted.\nIn this section—\nformal vote means a vote that is cast in accordance with the instructions mentioned in section 27 (2) .\ninformal vote means a vote that is not cast in accordance with the instructions mentioned in section 27 (2) .\n(sec.29-ssec.1) The director must arrange for the votes cast in the board member election to be counted.\n(sec.29-ssec.2) As soon as practicable after the election time on the election day, the director must— accept each formal vote and reject each informal vote; and for each candidate, count and record the number of formal votes cast.\n(sec.29-ssec.3) Despite subsection (2) (a) , the director may accept an informal vote if the director considers the intention of the voter is clear.\n(sec.29-ssec.4) Also, if the director is not satisfied a voter is an elector for the election, the vote by the voter must not be counted.\n(sec.29-ssec.5) In this section— formal vote means a vote that is cast in accordance with the instructions mentioned in section 27 (2) . informal vote means a vote that is not cast in accordance with the instructions mentioned in section 27 (2) .\n- (a) accept each formal vote and reject each informal vote; and\n- (b) for each candidate, count and record the number of formal votes cast.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of result of election","content":"### sec.30 Declaration of result of election\n\nAs soon as practicable after the votes for the board member election have been counted, the director must prepare and sign a notice stating—\neach candidate’s name; and\nfor each candidate, the number, in words and figures, of the votes for the candidate; and\nthe following are declared elected—\nif a vote is needed for State schools candidates—the State schools candidates decided as provided by subsections (2) and (4) ;\nif a vote is needed for non-State schools candidates—the non-State schools candidate decided as provided by subsections (3) and (4) ; and\nfor each candidate declared elected, whether the candidate is elected as a State schools member or as a non-State schools member; and\nthe day the result of the board member election is declared.\nFor subsection (1) (c) (i) , the 2 State schools candidates with the highest, or highest and next highest number of votes are elected.\nFor subsection (1) (c) (ii) , the non-State schools candidate with the highest number of votes is elected.\nIf 2 or more candidates (the tied candidates ) receive the same number of votes, so that it is not possible to identify which of the tied candidates is elected under subsection (2) or (3) , the director must decide, by lot, which of the tied candidates is elected.\nThe director’s signing of the notice must be witnessed by 2 other persons, and both witnesses must also sign the notice.\nThe director must give the notice to the Minister as soon as practicable after subsection (5) is complied with for the notice.\nIn this section—\nvote means a vote counted under section 29 .\n(sec.30-ssec.1) As soon as practicable after the votes for the board member election have been counted, the director must prepare and sign a notice stating— each candidate’s name; and for each candidate, the number, in words and figures, of the votes for the candidate; and the following are declared elected— if a vote is needed for State schools candidates—the State schools candidates decided as provided by subsections (2) and (4) ; if a vote is needed for non-State schools candidates—the non-State schools candidate decided as provided by subsections (3) and (4) ; and for each candidate declared elected, whether the candidate is elected as a State schools member or as a non-State schools member; and the day the result of the board member election is declared.\n(sec.30-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (c) (i) , the 2 State schools candidates with the highest, or highest and next highest number of votes are elected.\n(sec.30-ssec.3) For subsection (1) (c) (ii) , the non-State schools candidate with the highest number of votes is elected.\n(sec.30-ssec.4) If 2 or more candidates (the tied candidates ) receive the same number of votes, so that it is not possible to identify which of the tied candidates is elected under subsection (2) or (3) , the director must decide, by lot, which of the tied candidates is elected.\n(sec.30-ssec.5) The director’s signing of the notice must be witnessed by 2 other persons, and both witnesses must also sign the notice.\n(sec.30-ssec.6) The director must give the notice to the Minister as soon as practicable after subsection (5) is complied with for the notice.\n(sec.30-ssec.7) In this section— vote means a vote counted under section 29 .\n- (a) each candidate’s name; and\n- (b) for each candidate, the number, in words and figures, of the votes for the candidate; and\n- (c) the following are declared elected— (i) if a vote is needed for State schools candidates—the State schools candidates decided as provided by subsections (2) and (4) ; (ii) if a vote is needed for non-State schools candidates—the non-State schools candidate decided as provided by subsections (3) and (4) ; and\n- (i) if a vote is needed for State schools candidates—the State schools candidates decided as provided by subsections (2) and (4) ;\n- (ii) if a vote is needed for non-State schools candidates—the non-State schools candidate decided as provided by subsections (3) and (4) ; and\n- (d) for each candidate declared elected, whether the candidate is elected as a State schools member or as a non-State schools member; and\n- (e) the day the result of the board member election is declared.\n- (i) if a vote is needed for State schools candidates—the State schools candidates decided as provided by subsections (2) and (4) ;\n- (ii) if a vote is needed for non-State schools candidates—the non-State schools candidate decided as provided by subsections (3) and (4) ; and","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other matters","content":"## Other matters","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Election not to be invalid","content":"### sec.31 Election not to be invalid\n\nThe board member election is not invalid because of—\na formal error or defect in a declaration or other instrument or in a publication made, or intended to be made, under this regulation; or\na publication being out of time; or\na delay in holding the election at the time appointed or in taking an action in relation the election; or\nan inadvertent failure to give an elector a notice or ballot; or\na defect of a merely formal nature.\n- (a) a formal error or defect in a declaration or other instrument or in a publication made, or intended to be made, under this regulation; or\n- (b) a publication being out of time; or\n- (c) a delay in holding the election at the time appointed or in taking an action in relation the election; or\n- (d) an inadvertent failure to give an elector a notice or ballot; or\n- (e) a defect of a merely formal nature.","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Miscellaneous","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Changes in approved teacher’s circumstances to be notified to college","content":"### sec.32 Changes in approved teacher’s circumstances to be notified to college\n\nFor section 71 (2) of the Act , definition prescribed change in circumstances , a change in any of the following for an approved teacher is prescribed—\nthe teacher’s name;\nthe teacher’s address;\nif the teacher is employed at a school on a permanent full-time or permanent part-time basis—the school at which the teacher is employed;\nif the teacher relied on possession of a qualification to obtain registration or permission to teach—removal or variation of the qualification.\n(sec.32-ssec) For section 71 (2) of the Act , definition prescribed change in circumstances , a change in any of the following for an approved teacher is prescribed— the teacher’s name; the teacher’s address; if the teacher is employed at a school on a permanent full-time or permanent part-time basis—the school at which the teacher is employed; if the teacher relied on possession of a qualification to obtain registration or permission to teach—removal or variation of the qualification.\n- (a) the teacher’s name;\n- (b) the teacher’s address;\n- (c) if the teacher is employed at a school on a permanent full-time or permanent part-time basis—the school at which the teacher is employed;\n- (d) if the teacher relied on possession of a qualification to obtain registration or permission to teach—removal or variation of the qualification.","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"National professional standards","content":"### sec.33 National professional standards\n\nFor section 235 (8) of the Act , definition national professional standards , the national professional standards prescribed are the professional standards for teachers approved by the Ministerial Council.\nIn this section—\nMinisterial Council means the Council of Commonwealth, State and Territories Ministers with responsibility for school education, as it exists from time to time.\n(sec.33-ssec.1) For section 235 (8) of the Act , definition national professional standards , the national professional standards prescribed are the professional standards for teachers approved by the Ministerial Council.\n(sec.33-ssec.2) In this section— Ministerial Council means the Council of Commonwealth, State and Territories Ministers with responsibility for school education, as it exists from time to time.","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees","content":"### sec.34 Fees\n\nThe fees payable under the Act are stated in schedule 1 .","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Waiver of fee—financial hardship","content":"### sec.35 Waiver of fee—financial hardship\n\nThe board may waive, wholly or partly, payment of a fee payable under the Act by a person if the board is satisfied payment of the fee would cause the person financial hardship.","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Repeal","content":"# Repeal","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal","content":"### sec.36 Repeal\n\nThe Education (Queensland College of Teachers) Regulation 2005 SL No. 279 is repealed.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Indexed fees","content":"# Indexed fees","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Non-indexed fees","content":"# Non-indexed fees","sortOrder":57}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The original 2016 regulation focused on teacher registration qualifications, experience, election procedures, and fees. Its scope was subsequently expanded in 2019 and again in 2025 with the addition of Part 2A, which introduces teacher certification provisions and prescribes specific employing authorities (including CEQL non-State schools) for purposes of new sections of the Act. This represents a meaningful expansion beyond the regulation's original administrative focus."},"complexity_factors":["Regulation is subsidiary legislation that cannot be understood in isolation — it constantly cross-references sections of the parent Act, requiring readers to consult two documents simultaneously","Multiple registration categories (full registration, provisional registration, permission to teach) each with overlapping but distinct requirements","Election procedures involve layered procedural rules with specific timeframes, nomination requirements, and voting mechanics for two separate candidate streams (State and non-State schools)","Amendments added in 2019 and 2025 introduce new certification provisions mid-document, creating structural inconsistency","References to multiple other pieces of legislation (Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Act 2014, various sections of the parent Act) compound the cross-referencing burden","The equivalency concept for qualifications and experience introduces a discretionary element that adds interpretive uncertainty","Fee schedules (indexed vs non-indexed) add a financial layer not fully visible in the main text"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation fills in how the Queensland College of Teachers operates day-to-day, turning the main teacher registration law into practical rules. It affects current and aspiring Queensland teachers by specifying required qualifications, teaching experience, English ability, renewal and reporting obligations, board election procedures, which employers are covered for certification, and fee rules including a financial hardship waiver."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation has grown beyond its original 2016 scope. The original regulation focused on registration requirements and board elections. Amendments in 2019 (Act No. 14) and 2025 (Act No. 24) added Part 2A (sections 12A-12C) introducing teacher certification provisions for highly accomplished and lead teachers, which represents a significant expansion into career progression and advanced certification frameworks not present in the original instrument."},"complexity_factors":["Moderate cross-referencing to the parent Act (Education (Queensland College of Teachers) Act 2005) with frequent citations like 'For section 8(1)(a)(i) of the Act'","Nested structure with Parts, Divisions, and multiple subsections, though the logic is generally linear","Defined terms located in Schedule 2 dictionary (not fully visible in extract but referenced)","Procedural complexity in Part 3 (election rules) with multiple conditional scenarios: unopposed elections (sections 20-21), tie-breaking by lot (section 30), formal vs informal votes","Some duplication in presentation (sections appear to show both consolidated text and dot-point breakdowns)","Recent amendments noted (2019 and 2025) adding Part 2A certification provisions, indicating evolving scope"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets out the detailed rules for how teachers get registered to work in Queensland schools and how they elect representatives to the governing board of the Queensland College of Teachers (the body that regulates the teaching profession).\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Aspiring teachers** – people who want to become fully or provisionally registered teachers in Queensland\n- **Current teachers** – those renewing their registration or seeking permission to teach\n- **School employers** – State and non-State schools that employ teachers\n- **Registered teachers** – who vote in elections for board members\n\n**What it does:**\n\n**1. Sets qualification requirements**\n- To get **full registration**: You need either a 4-year teaching degree (including at least 1 year of practical training), a graduate teaching qualification (at least 1 year), or an equivalent course. You also need 1 year of teaching experience and professional-level English skills.\n- To get **provisional registration**: Similar qualification requirements apply, but you don't need the 1 year of experience yet.\n- To get **permission to teach**: You need professional-level English communication skills.\n\n**2. Defines what counts as teaching**\n- Specifies which educational programs count as \"teaching\" for registration purposes – basically programs based on the Australian curriculum or Queensland syllabus guidelines.\n\n**3. Sets up teacher certification**\n- Identifies which employers (State schools and Catholic/CEQL-represented non-State schools) can be involved in certifying highly accomplished or lead teachers.\n\n**4. Governs board elections**\n- Lays out a detailed election process for practising teachers to elect 3 board members (2 from State schools, 1 from non-State schools)\n- Covers everything from nomination deadlines (need 6 other teachers to nominate you), ballot rules, voting procedures, and how ties are broken (by drawing lots)\n- Includes safeguards so minor paperwork errors don't invalidate elections\n\n**5. Administrative matters**\n- Lists what changes teachers must report to the College (name, address, school, qualifications)\n- Adopts the national professional standards for teachers\n- Sets fees (in Schedule 1) and allows fee waivers for financial hardship\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis regulation is the rulebook that determines who is allowed to stand in front of a classroom in Queensland. It ensures teachers meet minimum standards while also giving the profession a voice in governing the College through democratic elections."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation operationalises and fills out procedural and evidentiary details under the Act (qualifications, election mechanics, fees, notifications) rather than expanding or narrowing the classes of persons covered by the Act. It prescribes administrative processes and discretion but does not change the Act’s substantive scope."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple prescriptive eligibility criteria (education, experience, English proficiency) requiring judgement on equivalence","Detailed, time‑bound procedural rules for board elections (notice periods, nomination formality, ballots, counting, tie‑breaking)","Several discretionary standards (college 'satisfied' determinations; director 'reasonable' steps or 'reasonable excuse')","Cross‑references to the Act and other statutes (Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority definitions)","Administrative obligations on different actors (director, board, college, employing authorities) and reporting to the Minister","Fee schedule and delegation of waiver power to the board introducing financial discretion and applicant hardship assessments","Provisions preserving validity despite procedural defects, reducing litigation risk but raising implementation judgement calls"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets detailed rules that support the Education (Queensland College of Teachers) Act: it prescribes who qualifies for full or provisional teacher registration (education, experience, English ability), renewal timing, approved curricula, board election procedures, fees and who must be notified of changes. It affects teacher applicants, registered teachers, the College, employing authorities and the Minister.\n\nMechanically, it shifts administrative work and compliance costs to applicants and the College, gives the College and director discretionary assessment and publication duties, and creates timelines and procedural requirements for nominations, voting and fee waivers."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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