{"id":"qld:sl-2025-0112","name":"Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Regulation 2025","slug":"education-queensland-curriculum-and-assessment-authority-regulation-2025","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"112 of 2025","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":173689,"registerId":"qld-sl-2025-0112-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 Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Regulation 2025 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis regulation commences on 1 September 2025.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.3 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 2 defines particular words used in this regulation.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of contributing studies for QCE— Act , sch 1 , definition certification studies","content":"### sec.4 Meaning of contributing studies for QCE— Act , sch 1 , definition certification studies\n\nFor schedule 1 of the Act , definition certification studies , the following studies are contributing studies for a QCE—\na syllabus developed, purchased or revised by the authority under the Act ;\nvocational education and training;\nan apprenticeship or traineeship under the training Act undertaken by a person who is enrolled at a school;\na departmental employment skills development program under the training Act ;\na subject that is—\nprovided by a registered higher education provider under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (Cwlth) ; and\npart of an accredited course under that Act; and\nundertaken by a person who is enrolled at a school;\nstudies recognised as contributing studies under part 5 , division 5 ;\nnon-Queensland studies that the authority has decided to recognise as contributing studies under part 5 , division 6 .\nUnder part 5 , a person’s results in contributing studies may contribute to the issue of a QCE to the person.\n- (a) a syllabus developed, purchased or revised by the authority under the Act ;\n- (b) vocational education and training;\n- (c) an apprenticeship or traineeship under the training Act undertaken by a person who is enrolled at a school;\n- (d) a departmental employment skills development program under the training Act ;\n- (e) a subject that is— (i) provided by a registered higher education provider under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (Cwlth) ; and (ii) part of an accredited course under that Act; and (iii) undertaken by a person who is enrolled at a school;\n- (i) provided by a registered higher education provider under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (Cwlth) ; and\n- (ii) part of an accredited course under that Act; and\n- (iii) undertaken by a person who is enrolled at a school;\n- (f) studies recognised as contributing studies under part 5 , division 5 ;\n- (g) non-Queensland studies that the authority has decided to recognise as contributing studies under part 5 , division 6 . Note— Under part 5 , a person’s results in contributing studies may contribute to the issue of a QCE to the person.\n- (i) provided by a registered higher education provider under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (Cwlth) ; and\n- (ii) part of an accredited course under that Act; and\n- (iii) undertaken by a person who is enrolled at a school;","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Accreditation of kindergarten guidelines","content":"# Accreditation of kindergarten guidelines","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.5 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\naccreditation period , for implementation of an accredited kindergarten guideline, means the accreditation period decided by the authority under section 18 or 32 .\ncertificate of accreditation means a certificate stating the matters mentioned in section 20 (c) (i) to (iv) .\neducational criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, see section 7 (1) .\nsocial responsibility criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, see section 8 (1) .","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of part— Act , s 92","content":"### sec.6 Purpose of part— Act , s 92\n\nFor section 92 (2) (b) of the Act , this part provides for the accreditation by the authority of kindergarten guidelines for implementation in education and care services.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Criteria for evaluation of kindergarten guidelines","content":"## Criteria for evaluation of kindergarten guidelines","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Educational criteria","content":"### sec.7 Educational criteria\n\nThe educational criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, are the following—\nthe guideline includes the rationale for the guideline;\nthe guideline is appropriate for the educational needs of the group of children provided for under the guideline;\nthe guideline describes the areas of learning and development within the guideline;\nthe guideline describes the expected knowledge, skills and dispositions typical of children who have completed the relevant kindergarten year;\nthe guideline describes the expected learning behaviour typical of children who have completed the relevant kindergarten year;\nthe guideline promotes a balance, depth, quality and range (the characteristics ) of learning experiences of a standard that achieves or exceeds the standard for the characteristics of learning experiences under related accredited kindergarten guidelines;\nthe guideline provides advice on, and a format for, monitoring and assessing children’s learning to support reporting to parents and the transition into school;\nthe guideline does not encourage or condone discrimination on the basis of an attribute;\nthe guideline is based on—\nthe document called ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (V2.0)’, published by the Australian Government Department of Education for the Ministerial Council in 2022; or\nanother document detailing matters the chief executive considers are equivalent to the matters contained in the document mentioned in subparagraph (i) .\nIn this section—\ndiscrimination on the basis of an attribute see the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 , section 8 .\nrelated accredited kindergarten guidelines , for a kindergarten guideline under evaluation, means accredited kindergarten guidelines equivalent, or at least relevant, to the kindergarten guideline under evaluation.\nrelevant kindergarten year means any of the years before the preparatory year provided for in a kindergarten guideline.\n(sec.7-ssec.1) The educational criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, are the following— the guideline includes the rationale for the guideline; the guideline is appropriate for the educational needs of the group of children provided for under the guideline; the guideline describes the areas of learning and development within the guideline; the guideline describes the expected knowledge, skills and dispositions typical of children who have completed the relevant kindergarten year; the guideline describes the expected learning behaviour typical of children who have completed the relevant kindergarten year; the guideline promotes a balance, depth, quality and range (the characteristics ) of learning experiences of a standard that achieves or exceeds the standard for the characteristics of learning experiences under related accredited kindergarten guidelines; the guideline provides advice on, and a format for, monitoring and assessing children’s learning to support reporting to parents and the transition into school; the guideline does not encourage or condone discrimination on the basis of an attribute; the guideline is based on— the document called ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (V2.0)’, published by the Australian Government Department of Education for the Ministerial Council in 2022; or another document detailing matters the chief executive considers are equivalent to the matters contained in the document mentioned in subparagraph (i) .\n(sec.7-ssec.2) In this section— discrimination on the basis of an attribute see the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 , section 8 . related accredited kindergarten guidelines , for a kindergarten guideline under evaluation, means accredited kindergarten guidelines equivalent, or at least relevant, to the kindergarten guideline under evaluation. relevant kindergarten year means any of the years before the preparatory year provided for in a kindergarten guideline.\n- (a) the guideline includes the rationale for the guideline;\n- (b) the guideline is appropriate for the educational needs of the group of children provided for under the guideline;\n- (c) the guideline describes the areas of learning and development within the guideline;\n- (d) the guideline describes the expected knowledge, skills and dispositions typical of children who have completed the relevant kindergarten year;\n- (e) the guideline describes the expected learning behaviour typical of children who have completed the relevant kindergarten year;\n- (f) the guideline promotes a balance, depth, quality and range (the characteristics ) of learning experiences of a standard that achieves or exceeds the standard for the characteristics of learning experiences under related accredited kindergarten guidelines;\n- (g) the guideline provides advice on, and a format for, monitoring and assessing children’s learning to support reporting to parents and the transition into school;\n- (h) the guideline does not encourage or condone discrimination on the basis of an attribute;\n- (i) the guideline is based on— (i) the document called ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (V2.0)’, published by the Australian Government Department of Education for the Ministerial Council in 2022; or (ii) another document detailing matters the chief executive considers are equivalent to the matters contained in the document mentioned in subparagraph (i) .\n- (i) the document called ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (V2.0)’, published by the Australian Government Department of Education for the Ministerial Council in 2022; or\n- (ii) another document detailing matters the chief executive considers are equivalent to the matters contained in the document mentioned in subparagraph (i) .\n- (i) the document called ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (V2.0)’, published by the Australian Government Department of Education for the Ministerial Council in 2022; or\n- (ii) another document detailing matters the chief executive considers are equivalent to the matters contained in the document mentioned in subparagraph (i) .","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Social responsibility criteria","content":"### sec.8 Social responsibility criteria\n\nThe social responsibility criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, are the following—\nimplementation of the guideline will not encourage or condone contravention of—\na law of the State or the Commonwealth; or\nan international treaty to which the Commonwealth is a party;\nimplementation of the guideline will not be inconsistent with an agreement between—\nthe State or a representative of the State; and\nanother State or the Commonwealth or a representative of the other State or the Commonwealth;\nimplementation of the guideline will not be contrary to the public interest.\na kindergarten guideline that would promote racial discrimination in play and everyday situations\nIn this section—\nrepresentative , of the State, another State or the Commonwealth, means—\na person who is a Minister of the State, the other State or the Commonwealth; or\na person who is employed or engaged by the State, the other State or the Commonwealth.\ntreaty includes a convention, protocol, agreement or arrangement.\n(sec.8-ssec.1) The social responsibility criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, are the following— implementation of the guideline will not encourage or condone contravention of— a law of the State or the Commonwealth; or an international treaty to which the Commonwealth is a party; implementation of the guideline will not be inconsistent with an agreement between— the State or a representative of the State; and another State or the Commonwealth or a representative of the other State or the Commonwealth; implementation of the guideline will not be contrary to the public interest. a kindergarten guideline that would promote racial discrimination in play and everyday situations\n(sec.8-ssec.2) In this section— representative , of the State, another State or the Commonwealth, means— a person who is a Minister of the State, the other State or the Commonwealth; or a person who is employed or engaged by the State, the other State or the Commonwealth. treaty includes a convention, protocol, agreement or arrangement.\n- (a) implementation of the guideline will not encourage or condone contravention of— (i) a law of the State or the Commonwealth; or (ii) an international treaty to which the Commonwealth is a party;\n- (i) a law of the State or the Commonwealth; or\n- (ii) an international treaty to which the Commonwealth is a party;\n- (b) implementation of the guideline will not be inconsistent with an agreement between— (i) the State or a representative of the State; and (ii) another State or the Commonwealth or a representative of the other State or the Commonwealth;\n- (i) the State or a representative of the State; and\n- (ii) another State or the Commonwealth or a representative of the other State or the Commonwealth;\n- (c) implementation of the guideline will not be contrary to the public interest. Example for paragraph (c) of implementation of a guideline that would be contrary to the public interest— a kindergarten guideline that would promote racial discrimination in play and everyday situations\n- (i) a law of the State or the Commonwealth; or\n- (ii) an international treaty to which the Commonwealth is a party;\n- (i) the State or a representative of the State; and\n- (ii) another State or the Commonwealth or a representative of the other State or the Commonwealth;\n- (a) a person who is a Minister of the State, the other State or the Commonwealth; or\n- (b) a person who is employed or engaged by the State, the other State or the Commonwealth.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Applications for accreditation of guidelines","content":"## Applications for accreditation of guidelines","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.9 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nagreed extended day see section 19 (3) .\napplicant see section 10 .\ndecision day see section 19 (1) and (2) .","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Who may apply for accreditation","content":"### sec.10 Who may apply for accreditation\n\nThe following persons (each an applicant ) may apply for accreditation of a kindergarten guideline—\nthe owner of the guideline;\na person authorised by the owner.\n- (a) the owner of the guideline;\n- (b) a person authorised by the owner.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedural requirements","content":"### sec.11 Procedural requirements\n\nThe application must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nbe accompanied by—\nthe kindergarten guideline; and\nevidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 10 ; and\nthe fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and\ndocuments identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application.\nInformation in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration.\n(sec.11-ssec.1) The application must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— the kindergarten guideline; and evidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 10 ; and the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) Information in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) be accompanied by— (i) the kindergarten guideline; and (ii) evidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 10 ; and (iii) the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and (iv) documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application.\n- (i) the kindergarten guideline; and\n- (ii) evidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 10 ; and\n- (iii) the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and\n- (iv) documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application.\n- (i) the kindergarten guideline; and\n- (ii) evidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 10 ; and\n- (iii) the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and\n- (iv) documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Agreed change to guideline before accreditation","content":"### sec.12 Agreed change to guideline before accreditation\n\nThe authority and the applicant may agree, before the authority decides the application, to change the kindergarten guideline.\nHowever, if the applicant is not the owner of the kindergarten guideline, the change may be made if the owner agrees to the change.\n(sec.12-ssec.1) The authority and the applicant may agree, before the authority decides the application, to change the kindergarten guideline.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) However, if the applicant is not the owner of the kindergarten guideline, the change may be made if the owner agrees to the change.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Withdrawal of application","content":"### sec.13 Withdrawal of application\n\nThe applicant may withdraw the application by giving a notice to the authority.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority must ensure compliance with procedural requirements","content":"### sec.14 Authority must ensure compliance with procedural requirements\n\nIf the authority considers the application does not comply with a procedural requirement, the authority must give the applicant a notice stating that the applicant must comply with the procedural requirement within a stated period of at least 28 days.\nHowever, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period.\nIf the applicant does not comply with the requirement within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application.\nIf the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.14-ssec.1) If the authority considers the application does not comply with a procedural requirement, the authority must give the applicant a notice stating that the applicant must comply with the procedural requirement within a stated period of at least 28 days.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period.\n(sec.14-ssec.3) If the applicant does not comply with the requirement within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application.\n(sec.14-ssec.4) If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority may request further information or documents","content":"### sec.15 Authority may request further information or documents\n\nIf the authority considers further information or a document is required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting stated information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days.\nHowever, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period.\nThe authority may also request the information or document to be verified by statutory declaration.\nIf the applicant does not comply with a request under subsection (1) or (3) within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application.\nIf the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.15-ssec.1) If the authority considers further information or a document is required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting stated information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days.\n(sec.15-ssec.2) However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period.\n(sec.15-ssec.3) The authority may also request the information or document to be verified by statutory declaration.\n(sec.15-ssec.4) If the applicant does not comply with a request under subsection (1) or (3) within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application.\n(sec.15-ssec.5) If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Evaluation of guideline for accreditation","content":"### sec.16 Evaluation of guideline for accreditation\n\nBefore deciding to grant, or to refuse to grant, the application, the authority must evaluate the kindergarten guideline.\nHowever, the authority must not start the evaluation unless the applicant has complied with—\nall procedural requirements for the application; and\nif the authority has given the applicant a notice under section 15 (1) —all requests for information or a document under the notice.\nFor evaluating the kindergarten guideline, the authority must consider whether or not the guideline satisfies the educational criteria and social responsibility criteria.\nThe authority may require the applicant to give the authority further information or a document under section 15 after the evaluation has started.\nHowever, the authority may not reject the application only because the applicant does not comply with the requirement under subsection (4) .\n(sec.16-ssec.1) Before deciding to grant, or to refuse to grant, the application, the authority must evaluate the kindergarten guideline.\n(sec.16-ssec.2) However, the authority must not start the evaluation unless the applicant has complied with— all procedural requirements for the application; and if the authority has given the applicant a notice under section 15 (1) —all requests for information or a document under the notice.\n(sec.16-ssec.3) For evaluating the kindergarten guideline, the authority must consider whether or not the guideline satisfies the educational criteria and social responsibility criteria.\n(sec.16-ssec.4) The authority may require the applicant to give the authority further information or a document under section 15 after the evaluation has started.\n(sec.16-ssec.5) However, the authority may not reject the application only because the applicant does not comply with the requirement under subsection (4) .\n- (a) all procedural requirements for the application; and\n- (b) if the authority has given the applicant a notice under section 15 (1) —all requests for information or a document under the notice.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application for accreditation","content":"### sec.17 Deciding application for accreditation\n\nThe authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or to refuse to grant, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline.\nThe authority must decide to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline if the authority considers the guideline satisfies the educational criteria and the social responsibility criteria.\n(sec.17-ssec.1) The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or to refuse to grant, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) The authority must decide to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline if the authority considers the guideline satisfies the educational criteria and the social responsibility criteria.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding accreditation period","content":"### sec.18 Deciding accreditation period\n\nIf the authority decides to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, the authority must also decide the accreditation period for implementation of the guideline in an education and care service.\nThe accreditation period must—\nbe between 2 and 6 years; and\nstart on 1 January first occurring after the day the authority decides to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline.\nIn deciding the accreditation period, the authority must have regard to the period for which the authority considers the kindergarten guideline will continue to be appropriate and current, taking into account advancement in the areas of learning and development.\n(sec.18-ssec.1) If the authority decides to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, the authority must also decide the accreditation period for implementation of the guideline in an education and care service.\n(sec.18-ssec.2) The accreditation period must— be between 2 and 6 years; and start on 1 January first occurring after the day the authority decides to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline.\n(sec.18-ssec.3) In deciding the accreditation period, the authority must have regard to the period for which the authority considers the kindergarten guideline will continue to be appropriate and current, taking into account advancement in the areas of learning and development.\n- (a) be between 2 and 6 years; and\n- (b) start on 1 January first occurring after the day the authority decides to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"When authority must decide application for accreditation","content":"### sec.19 When authority must decide application for accreditation\n\nIf the application is made on or before 28 February in a year, the authority must decide the application as soon as practicable after evaluation of the kindergarten guideline and no later than 31 August in the year (the decision day ).\nIf the application is made after 28 February in a year, the authority must decide the application as soon as practicable after evaluation of the kindergarten guideline and no later than 31 August in the next year (also the decision day ).\nDespite subsections (1) and (2) , before the decision day, the authority and the applicant may agree in writing on a day (the agreed extended day ), not more than 90 days after the decision day, by which the authority must make the decision.\n(sec.19-ssec.1) If the application is made on or before 28 February in a year, the authority must decide the application as soon as practicable after evaluation of the kindergarten guideline and no later than 31 August in the year (the decision day ).\n(sec.19-ssec.2) If the application is made after 28 February in a year, the authority must decide the application as soon as practicable after evaluation of the kindergarten guideline and no later than 31 August in the next year (also the decision day ).\n(sec.19-ssec.3) Despite subsections (1) and (2) , before the decision day, the authority and the applicant may agree in writing on a day (the agreed extended day ), not more than 90 days after the decision day, by which the authority must make the decision.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of accreditation","content":"### sec.20 Notice of accreditation\n\nIf the authority decides to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant—\na notice about the decision; and\nan information notice for the decision about the accreditation period for the guideline; and\na certificate of accreditation stating each of the following for the guideline that is granted accreditation—\nthe name of the guideline;\nthe name of the owner of the guideline;\nif the applicant is not the owner—the name of the applicant;\nthe accreditation period.\n- (a) a notice about the decision; and\n- (b) an information notice for the decision about the accreditation period for the guideline; and\n- (c) a certificate of accreditation stating each of the following for the guideline that is granted accreditation— (i) the name of the guideline; (ii) the name of the owner of the guideline; (iii) if the applicant is not the owner—the name of the applicant; (iv) the accreditation period.\n- (i) the name of the guideline;\n- (ii) the name of the owner of the guideline;\n- (iii) if the applicant is not the owner—the name of the applicant;\n- (iv) the accreditation period.\n- (i) the name of the guideline;\n- (ii) the name of the owner of the guideline;\n- (iii) if the applicant is not the owner—the name of the applicant;\n- (iv) the accreditation period.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of refusal of accreditation","content":"### sec.21 Notice of refusal of accreditation\n\nIf the authority decides to refuse to grant accreditation of the guideline, the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deemed decision of application","content":"### sec.22 Deemed decision of application\n\nIf the authority does not decide the application by the decision day, or the agreed extended day—\nthe authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline; and\nthe authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n- (a) the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline; and\n- (b) the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Applications for renewal of accreditation","content":"## Applications for renewal of accreditation","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.23 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nagreed extended day see section 33 (2) .\napplicant see section 25 .\napplication day see section 26 (1) .\ndecision day see section 33 (1) .","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Renewal notice for accreditation","content":"### sec.24 Renewal notice for accreditation\n\nThe authority must give the registered nominee for an accredited kindergarten guideline a notice (a renewal notice ) stating—\nwhen accreditation of the guideline will end; and\nthat an application for renewal of accreditation may be made by the application day.\nThe authority must give the registered nominee the renewal notice by 1 December in the year before the year in which accreditation of the kindergarten guideline ends.\n(sec.24-ssec.1) The authority must give the registered nominee for an accredited kindergarten guideline a notice (a renewal notice ) stating— when accreditation of the guideline will end; and that an application for renewal of accreditation may be made by the application day.\n(sec.24-ssec.2) The authority must give the registered nominee the renewal notice by 1 December in the year before the year in which accreditation of the kindergarten guideline ends.\n- (a) when accreditation of the guideline will end; and\n- (b) that an application for renewal of accreditation may be made by the application day.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Who may apply for renewal of accreditation","content":"### sec.25 Who may apply for renewal of accreditation\n\nThe following persons (each an applicant ) may apply for renewal of accreditation of the kindergarten guideline—\nthe owner of the guideline;\nthe registered nominee of the guideline;\nanother person authorised by the owner.\n- (a) the owner of the guideline;\n- (b) the registered nominee of the guideline;\n- (c) another person authorised by the owner.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"When application for renewal must be made","content":"### sec.26 When application for renewal must be made\n\nThe application for renewal must be made to the authority by 28 February (the application day ) in the year the accreditation of the guideline ends.\nIf the application is made after the application day, the authority must deal with the application as if it were an application for accreditation of the guideline.\n(sec.26-ssec.1) The application for renewal must be made to the authority by 28 February (the application day ) in the year the accreditation of the guideline ends.\n(sec.26-ssec.2) If the application is made after the application day, the authority must deal with the application as if it were an application for accreditation of the guideline.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedural requirements","content":"### sec.27 Procedural requirements\n\nThe application must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nbe accompanied by—\nif the applicant proposes a change to the kindergarten guideline—the guideline showing the change; and\nevidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 25 ; and\nthe fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and\ndocuments identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application.\nInformation in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration.\n(sec.27-ssec.1) The application must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— if the applicant proposes a change to the kindergarten guideline—the guideline showing the change; and evidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 25 ; and the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application.\n(sec.27-ssec.2) Information in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) be accompanied by— (i) if the applicant proposes a change to the kindergarten guideline—the guideline showing the change; and (ii) evidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 25 ; and (iii) the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and (iv) documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application.\n- (i) if the applicant proposes a change to the kindergarten guideline—the guideline showing the change; and\n- (ii) evidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 25 ; and\n- (iii) the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and\n- (iv) documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application.\n- (i) if the applicant proposes a change to the kindergarten guideline—the guideline showing the change; and\n- (ii) evidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 25 ; and\n- (iii) the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and\n- (iv) documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority must ensure compliance with procedural requirements","content":"### sec.28 Authority must ensure compliance with procedural requirements\n\nIf the authority considers the application does not comply with a procedural requirement, the authority must give the applicant a notice stating that the applicant must comply with the procedural requirement within a stated period of at least 28 days.\nHowever, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period.\nIf the applicant does not comply with the requirement within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application.\nIf the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.28-ssec.1) If the authority considers the application does not comply with a procedural requirement, the authority must give the applicant a notice stating that the applicant must comply with the procedural requirement within a stated period of at least 28 days.\n(sec.28-ssec.2) However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period.\n(sec.28-ssec.3) If the applicant does not comply with the requirement within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application.\n(sec.28-ssec.4) If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority may request further information or documents","content":"### sec.29 Authority may request further information or documents\n\nIf the authority considers further information or a document is required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days.\nHowever, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period.\nThe authority may also request the information or document to be verified by statutory declaration.\nIf the applicant does not comply with a request under subsection (1) or (3) within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application.\nIf the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.29-ssec.1) If the authority considers further information or a document is required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days.\n(sec.29-ssec.2) However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period.\n(sec.29-ssec.3) The authority may also request the information or document to be verified by statutory declaration.\n(sec.29-ssec.4) If the applicant does not comply with a request under subsection (1) or (3) within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application.\n(sec.29-ssec.5) If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Evaluation of guideline for renewal","content":"### sec.30 Evaluation of guideline for renewal\n\nBefore deciding to renew, or to refuse to renew, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, the authority must evaluate the guideline including any proposed changes.\nHowever, the authority must not start the evaluation unless the applicant has complied with—\nall procedural requirements for the application; and\nif the authority has given the applicant a notice under section 29 (1) —all requests for further information or a document under the notice.\nFor evaluating the kindergarten guideline, the authority must consider whether or not the guideline, including any proposed changes, satisfies the educational criteria and social responsibility criteria.\nThe authority may require the applicant to give the authority further information or a document under section 29 after the evaluation has started.\nHowever, the authority may not reject the application only because the applicant does not comply with the requirement under subsection (4) .\n(sec.30-ssec.1) Before deciding to renew, or to refuse to renew, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, the authority must evaluate the guideline including any proposed changes.\n(sec.30-ssec.2) However, the authority must not start the evaluation unless the applicant has complied with— all procedural requirements for the application; and if the authority has given the applicant a notice under section 29 (1) —all requests for further information or a document under the notice.\n(sec.30-ssec.3) For evaluating the kindergarten guideline, the authority must consider whether or not the guideline, including any proposed changes, satisfies the educational criteria and social responsibility criteria.\n(sec.30-ssec.4) The authority may require the applicant to give the authority further information or a document under section 29 after the evaluation has started.\n(sec.30-ssec.5) However, the authority may not reject the application only because the applicant does not comply with the requirement under subsection (4) .\n- (a) all procedural requirements for the application; and\n- (b) if the authority has given the applicant a notice under section 29 (1) —all requests for further information or a document under the notice.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application for renewal","content":"### sec.31 Deciding application for renewal\n\nThe authority must consider the application and decide to renew, or to refuse to renew, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline.\nThe authority must decide to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline if the authority considers the guideline including any proposed changes satisfies the educational criteria and the social responsibility criteria.\n(sec.31-ssec.1) The authority must consider the application and decide to renew, or to refuse to renew, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline.\n(sec.31-ssec.2) The authority must decide to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline if the authority considers the guideline including any proposed changes satisfies the educational criteria and the social responsibility criteria.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding accreditation period for renewal","content":"### sec.32 Deciding accreditation period for renewal\n\nIf the authority decides to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, the authority must also decide the accreditation period for implementation of the guideline in an education and care service.\nThe accreditation period must—\nbe between 2 and 6 years; and\nstart on 1 January first occurring after the day the authority decides to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline.\nIn deciding the accreditation period, the authority must have regard to the period for which the authority considers the kindergarten guideline will continue to be appropriate and current, taking into account advancement in the areas of learning and development.\n(sec.32-ssec.1) If the authority decides to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, the authority must also decide the accreditation period for implementation of the guideline in an education and care service.\n(sec.32-ssec.2) The accreditation period must— be between 2 and 6 years; and start on 1 January first occurring after the day the authority decides to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline.\n(sec.32-ssec.3) In deciding the accreditation period, the authority must have regard to the period for which the authority considers the kindergarten guideline will continue to be appropriate and current, taking into account advancement in the areas of learning and development.\n- (a) be between 2 and 6 years; and\n- (b) start on 1 January first occurring after the day the authority decides to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"When authority must decide application for renewal","content":"### sec.33 When authority must decide application for renewal\n\nThe authority must decide to renew, or to refuse to renew, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline as soon as practicable after evaluation and no later than 31 August in the year the accreditation ends (the decision day ).\nHowever, before the decision day, the authority and the applicant may agree in writing on a day (the agreed extended day ), not more than 90 days after the decision day, by which the authority must make the decision.\n(sec.33-ssec.1) The authority must decide to renew, or to refuse to renew, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline as soon as practicable after evaluation and no later than 31 August in the year the accreditation ends (the decision day ).\n(sec.33-ssec.2) However, before the decision day, the authority and the applicant may agree in writing on a day (the agreed extended day ), not more than 90 days after the decision day, by which the authority must make the decision.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of renewal of accreditation","content":"### sec.34 Notice of renewal of accreditation\n\nIf the authority decides to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant—\na notice about the decision; and\nan information notice for the decision about the accreditation period for the guideline; and\na certificate of accreditation.\n- (a) a notice about the decision; and\n- (b) an information notice for the decision about the accreditation period for the guideline; and\n- (c) a certificate of accreditation.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of refusal to renew accreditation","content":"### sec.35 Notice of refusal to renew accreditation\n\nIf the authority decides to refuse to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deemed decision of application","content":"### sec.36 Deemed decision of application\n\nIf the authority does not decide the application by the decision day, or the agreed extended day—\nthe authority is taken to have decided to refuse to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline; and\nthe authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n- (a) the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline; and\n- (b) the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of certain provisions to renewal of accreditation","content":"### sec.37 Application of certain provisions to renewal of accreditation\n\nSections 12 and 13 apply to the application as if a reference in the sections to an application for accreditation were a reference to an application for renewal of accreditation.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Approval of changes to accredited kindergarten guidelines","content":"## Approval of changes to accredited kindergarten guidelines","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for approval to change guideline","content":"### sec.38 Application for approval to change guideline\n\nIf the owner of an accredited kindergarten guideline proposes to change the guideline, the following person may apply to the authority for approval of the proposed change—\nthe owner of the guideline; or\nif the registered nominee is not the owner of the guideline and is authorised by the owner to make the application—the registered nominee.\nThe application must be made on or before 28 February in the year before the year in which the accreditation of the kindergarten guideline ends.\nThe application must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nshow the proposed change to the kindergarten guideline; and\nstate any reason for the proposed change; and\nif the registered nominee is not the owner of the guideline—include the agreement of the owner to the proposed change.\nInformation in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration.\nThe authority must not accept an application under this section if the authority—\nhas issued a show cause notice for cancellation of the guideline; and\nthe show cause process has not ended.\n(sec.38-ssec.1) If the owner of an accredited kindergarten guideline proposes to change the guideline, the following person may apply to the authority for approval of the proposed change— the owner of the guideline; or if the registered nominee is not the owner of the guideline and is authorised by the owner to make the application—the registered nominee.\n(sec.38-ssec.2) The application must be made on or before 28 February in the year before the year in which the accreditation of the kindergarten guideline ends.\n(sec.38-ssec.3) The application must— be in the approved form; and show the proposed change to the kindergarten guideline; and state any reason for the proposed change; and if the registered nominee is not the owner of the guideline—include the agreement of the owner to the proposed change.\n(sec.38-ssec.4) Information in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration.\n(sec.38-ssec.5) The authority must not accept an application under this section if the authority— has issued a show cause notice for cancellation of the guideline; and the show cause process has not ended.\n- (a) the owner of the guideline; or\n- (b) if the registered nominee is not the owner of the guideline and is authorised by the owner to make the application—the registered nominee.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) show the proposed change to the kindergarten guideline; and\n- (c) state any reason for the proposed change; and\n- (d) if the registered nominee is not the owner of the guideline—include the agreement of the owner to the proposed change.\n- (a) has issued a show cause notice for cancellation of the guideline; and\n- (b) the show cause process has not ended.","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority must ensure compliance with procedural requirements","content":"### sec.39 Authority must ensure compliance with procedural requirements\n\nIf the authority considers the application does not comply with a procedural requirement, the authority must give the applicant a notice stating that the applicant must comply with the requirement within a stated period of at least 28 days.\nHowever, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period.\nIf the applicant does not comply with the requirement within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application.\nIf the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.39-ssec.1) If the authority considers the application does not comply with a procedural requirement, the authority must give the applicant a notice stating that the applicant must comply with the requirement within a stated period of at least 28 days.\n(sec.39-ssec.2) However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period.\n(sec.39-ssec.3) If the applicant does not comply with the requirement within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application.\n(sec.39-ssec.4) If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority may request further information or documents","content":"### sec.40 Authority may request further information or documents\n\nIf the authority considers further information or a document is required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting stated information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days.\nHowever, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period.\nThe authority may also request the information or document to be verified by statutory declaration.\nIf the applicant does not comply with a request under subsection (1) or (3) within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application.\nIf the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.40-ssec.1) If the authority considers further information or a document is required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting stated information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days.\n(sec.40-ssec.2) However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period.\n(sec.40-ssec.3) The authority may also request the information or document to be verified by statutory declaration.\n(sec.40-ssec.4) If the applicant does not comply with a request under subsection (1) or (3) within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application.\n(sec.40-ssec.5) If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application for approval of change","content":"### sec.41 Deciding application for approval of change\n\nThe authority must consider the application and decide—\nto approve the proposed change to the kindergarten guideline; or\nto refuse to approve the proposed change.\nThe authority must refuse to approve the proposed change if the authority considers the change may affect whether the kindergarten guideline satisfies the educational criteria or the social responsibility criteria.\nThe authority must make the decision as soon as practicable and no later than 1 December in the year before the year in which accreditation of the guideline ends (the decision day ).\n(sec.41-ssec.1) The authority must consider the application and decide— to approve the proposed change to the kindergarten guideline; or to refuse to approve the proposed change.\n(sec.41-ssec.2) The authority must refuse to approve the proposed change if the authority considers the change may affect whether the kindergarten guideline satisfies the educational criteria or the social responsibility criteria.\n(sec.41-ssec.3) The authority must make the decision as soon as practicable and no later than 1 December in the year before the year in which accreditation of the guideline ends (the decision day ).\n- (a) to approve the proposed change to the kindergarten guideline; or\n- (b) to refuse to approve the proposed change.","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of decision","content":"### sec.42 Notice of decision\n\nIf the authority decides to approve the proposed change, the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant a notice about the decision.\nIf the authority decides to refuse to approve the application, the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.42-ssec.1) If the authority decides to approve the proposed change, the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant a notice about the decision.\n(sec.42-ssec.2) If the authority decides to refuse to approve the application, the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deemed decision of application","content":"### sec.43 Deemed decision of application\n\nIf the authority does not decide the application by the decision day, or the agreed compliance day, the authority—\nis taken to have decided to refuse to approve the proposed change; and\nmust as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n- (a) is taken to have decided to refuse to approve the proposed change; and\n- (b) must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Cancellation of accreditation","content":"## Cancellation of accreditation","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Grounds for cancellation","content":"### sec.44 Grounds for cancellation\n\nThe authority may cancel the accreditation of a kindergarten guideline if—\nthe authority—\nbecomes aware of a matter relating to the guideline; and\nconsiders it would have refused to grant or renew accreditation of the guideline if it had been aware of the matter before granting or renewing accreditation; or\nthe authority considers accreditation of the guideline was granted or renewed because of a materially false or misleading representation or declaration.\n- (a) the authority— (i) becomes aware of a matter relating to the guideline; and (ii) considers it would have refused to grant or renew accreditation of the guideline if it had been aware of the matter before granting or renewing accreditation; or\n- (i) becomes aware of a matter relating to the guideline; and\n- (ii) considers it would have refused to grant or renew accreditation of the guideline if it had been aware of the matter before granting or renewing accreditation; or\n- (b) the authority considers accreditation of the guideline was granted or renewed because of a materially false or misleading representation or declaration.\n- (i) becomes aware of a matter relating to the guideline; and\n- (ii) considers it would have refused to grant or renew accreditation of the guideline if it had been aware of the matter before granting or renewing accreditation; or","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Show cause notice for cancellation","content":"### sec.45 Show cause notice for cancellation\n\nThe authority must give the registered nominee for the accredited kindergarten guideline a notice (a show cause notice ) before taking action to cancel the accreditation.\nThe show cause notice must—\nstate that the authority proposes to cancel the accreditation; and\nstate the ground for the proposed cancellation; and\noutline the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground; and\ninvite the registered nominee to show within a stated period (the show cause period ) why the accreditation should not be cancelled.\nThe show cause period must be a period ending at least 28 days after the show cause notice is given to the registered nominee.\n(sec.45-ssec.1) The authority must give the registered nominee for the accredited kindergarten guideline a notice (a show cause notice ) before taking action to cancel the accreditation.\n(sec.45-ssec.2) The show cause notice must— state that the authority proposes to cancel the accreditation; and state the ground for the proposed cancellation; and outline the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground; and invite the registered nominee to show within a stated period (the show cause period ) why the accreditation should not be cancelled.\n(sec.45-ssec.3) The show cause period must be a period ending at least 28 days after the show cause notice is given to the registered nominee.\n- (a) state that the authority proposes to cancel the accreditation; and\n- (b) state the ground for the proposed cancellation; and\n- (c) outline the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground; and\n- (d) invite the registered nominee to show within a stated period (the show cause period ) why the accreditation should not be cancelled.","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Representations about show cause notices","content":"### sec.46 Representations about show cause notices\n\nThe registered nominee may make written representations about the show cause notice to the authority in the show cause period.\nThe authority must consider all written representations made under subsection (1) .\n(sec.46-ssec.1) The registered nominee may make written representations about the show cause notice to the authority in the show cause period.\n(sec.46-ssec.2) The authority must consider all written representations made under subsection (1) .","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ending show cause process without further action","content":"### sec.47 Ending show cause process without further action\n\nThis section applies if, after considering any written representations by the registered nominee, the authority—\nno longer considers a ground exists to cancel the accreditation; or\nconsiders that a ground exists to cancel the accreditation but cancellation is not warranted.\nThe authority must not take any further action about the show cause notice.\nThe authority must also, as soon as practicable after forming the view that the ground no longer exists, give notice to the registered nominee that the authority will take no further action about the show cause notice.\n(sec.47-ssec.1) This section applies if, after considering any written representations by the registered nominee, the authority— no longer considers a ground exists to cancel the accreditation; or considers that a ground exists to cancel the accreditation but cancellation is not warranted.\n(sec.47-ssec.2) The authority must not take any further action about the show cause notice.\n(sec.47-ssec.3) The authority must also, as soon as practicable after forming the view that the ground no longer exists, give notice to the registered nominee that the authority will take no further action about the show cause notice.\n- (a) no longer considers a ground exists to cancel the accreditation; or\n- (b) considers that a ground exists to cancel the accreditation but cancellation is not warranted.","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancellation","content":"### sec.48 Cancellation\n\nThis section applies if, after considering any written representations by the registered nominee, the authority—\nstill considers the ground exists to cancel the accreditation; and\nconsiders cancellation of the accreditation is warranted.\nThe authority may decide to cancel the accreditation.\nIf the authority decides to cancel the accreditation, the authority must as soon as practicable give the registered nominee an information notice for the decision.\nThe decision takes effect on the day the information notice is given to the registered nominee.\nThe registered nominee must return the certificate of accreditation to the authority within 14 days after receiving the information notice.\n(sec.48-ssec.1) This section applies if, after considering any written representations by the registered nominee, the authority— still considers the ground exists to cancel the accreditation; and considers cancellation of the accreditation is warranted.\n(sec.48-ssec.2) The authority may decide to cancel the accreditation.\n(sec.48-ssec.3) If the authority decides to cancel the accreditation, the authority must as soon as practicable give the registered nominee an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.48-ssec.4) The decision takes effect on the day the information notice is given to the registered nominee.\n(sec.48-ssec.5) The registered nominee must return the certificate of accreditation to the authority within 14 days after receiving the information notice.\n- (a) still considers the ground exists to cancel the accreditation; and\n- (b) considers cancellation of the accreditation is warranted.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Registration and records","content":"## Registration and records","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Accreditation register to be kept","content":"### sec.49 Accreditation register to be kept\n\nThe authority must keep a register about accredited kindergarten guidelines (the accreditation register ).\nThe register may be kept in the way the authority considers appropriate, including, for example, in an electronic form.\nThe register must contain the following details for each accredited kindergarten guideline—\nthe title and a short description of the guideline;\nthe name of the registered nominee for the guideline;\nthe business address of the registered nominee for the guideline;\nthe name of the owner of the guideline;\nthe areas of learning and development provided for in the guideline;\nthe relevant years before the preparatory year provided for in the guideline;\nthe day the accreditation period for the guideline ends.\nThe authority must enter in the register the details mentioned in subsection (3) for an accredited guideline within 14 days after deciding to grant or renew accreditation of the guideline.\nIf the registered nominee for an accredited guideline gives the authority a notice of a change of the business address of the registered nominee, the authority must enter in the register the details of the change of the business address within 14 days after receiving the notice.\nIf the authority cancels accreditation of a guideline, the authority must immediately enter in the register a statement of the cancellation, including the day it takes effect.\nThe authority must keep the register open for inspection by members of the public, free of charge, at its office during ordinary business hours and on the authority’s website.\n(sec.49-ssec.1) The authority must keep a register about accredited kindergarten guidelines (the accreditation register ).\n(sec.49-ssec.2) The register may be kept in the way the authority considers appropriate, including, for example, in an electronic form.\n(sec.49-ssec.3) The register must contain the following details for each accredited kindergarten guideline— the title and a short description of the guideline; the name of the registered nominee for the guideline; the business address of the registered nominee for the guideline; the name of the owner of the guideline; the areas of learning and development provided for in the guideline; the relevant years before the preparatory year provided for in the guideline; the day the accreditation period for the guideline ends.\n(sec.49-ssec.4) The authority must enter in the register the details mentioned in subsection (3) for an accredited guideline within 14 days after deciding to grant or renew accreditation of the guideline.\n(sec.49-ssec.5) If the registered nominee for an accredited guideline gives the authority a notice of a change of the business address of the registered nominee, the authority must enter in the register the details of the change of the business address within 14 days after receiving the notice.\n(sec.49-ssec.6) If the authority cancels accreditation of a guideline, the authority must immediately enter in the register a statement of the cancellation, including the day it takes effect.\n(sec.49-ssec.7) The authority must keep the register open for inspection by members of the public, free of charge, at its office during ordinary business hours and on the authority’s website.\n- (a) the title and a short description of the guideline;\n- (b) the name of the registered nominee for the guideline;\n- (c) the business address of the registered nominee for the guideline;\n- (d) the name of the owner of the guideline;\n- (e) the areas of learning and development provided for in the guideline;\n- (f) the relevant years before the preparatory year provided for in the guideline;\n- (g) the day the accreditation period for the guideline ends.","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registration of nominee for kindergarten guideline","content":"### sec.50 Registration of nominee for kindergarten guideline\n\nThe authority must register the following person as the nominee for an accredited kindergarten guideline—\nif paragraph (b) and (c) do not apply—the applicant for the accreditation;\nif the accreditation has been renewed—the applicant for the renewal;\nif the owner of an accredited guideline gives the authority a notice in the approved form nominating a person to be the nominee for the guideline—the nominated person.\nThe authority must enter the nominated person’s name and business address in the register within 14 days after receiving the notice mentioned in subsection (1) (c) .\n(sec.50-ssec.1) The authority must register the following person as the nominee for an accredited kindergarten guideline— if paragraph (b) and (c) do not apply—the applicant for the accreditation; if the accreditation has been renewed—the applicant for the renewal; if the owner of an accredited guideline gives the authority a notice in the approved form nominating a person to be the nominee for the guideline—the nominated person.\n(sec.50-ssec.2) The authority must enter the nominated person’s name and business address in the register within 14 days after receiving the notice mentioned in subsection (1) (c) .\n- (a) if paragraph (b) and (c) do not apply—the applicant for the accreditation;\n- (b) if the accreditation has been renewed—the applicant for the renewal;\n- (c) if the owner of an accredited guideline gives the authority a notice in the approved form nominating a person to be the nominee for the guideline—the nominated person.","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registration of owner","content":"### sec.51 Registration of owner\n\nIf the owner of an accredited kindergarten guideline gives the authority a notice in the approved form stating that the ownership of the guideline has been transferred to another person, the authority must, within 14 days after receiving the notice, register the other person as the owner of the guideline.","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Copy of guideline to be kept","content":"### sec.52 Copy of guideline to be kept\n\nThe authority must keep a copy of each accredited kindergarten guideline, including any changes to the guideline that are approved by the authority.","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"External assessment for senior subjects","content":"# External assessment for senior subjects","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sec.53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of part","content":"### sec.53 Purpose of part\n\nThe purpose of this part is to provide for procedures relating to—\ndeveloping, revising and purchasing external assessments for senior subjects under section 13A (1) (b) or (c) of the Act ; and\nthe administration and marking of external assessments for senior subjects.\nAn external assessment for a senior subject may be—\nan external senior assessment; or\nan external senior examination.\n(sec.53-ssec.1) The purpose of this part is to provide for procedures relating to— developing, revising and purchasing external assessments for senior subjects under section 13A (1) (b) or (c) of the Act ; and the administration and marking of external assessments for senior subjects.\n(sec.53-ssec.2) An external assessment for a senior subject may be— an external senior assessment; or an external senior examination.\n- (a) developing, revising and purchasing external assessments for senior subjects under section 13A (1) (b) or (c) of the Act ; and\n- (b) the administration and marking of external assessments for senior subjects.\n- (a) an external senior assessment; or\n- (b) an external senior examination.","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"External senior assessments","content":"## External senior assessments","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority must make external senior assessments available","content":"### sec.54 Authority must make external senior assessments available\n\nThe authority must make an external senior assessment available for a senior subject developed, revised or purchased by the authority under section 13A (1) (b) or (c) of the Act , to be taken by persons each year.\nHowever, the authority is not required to make an external senior assessment available for a senior subject that is an external examination subject.\n(sec.54-ssec.1) The authority must make an external senior assessment available for a senior subject developed, revised or purchased by the authority under section 13A (1) (b) or (c) of the Act , to be taken by persons each year.\n(sec.54-ssec.2) However, the authority is not required to make an external senior assessment available for a senior subject that is an external examination subject.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons eligible to take external senior assessments","content":"### sec.55 Persons eligible to take external senior assessments\n\nA person is eligible to take an external senior assessment for a senior subject if—\nthe person is undertaking senior secondary education for the subject at a school; or\nthe person is declared, under section 56 , to be eligible to take the assessment.\n- (a) the person is undertaking senior secondary education for the subject at a school; or\n- (b) the person is declared, under section 56 , to be eligible to take the assessment.","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sec.56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for declaration of eligibility—external senior assessment","content":"### sec.56 Application for declaration of eligibility—external senior assessment\n\nA person may apply to the authority to be declared to be eligible to take an external senior assessment for a senior subject in the year in which the application is made.\nThe authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\nThe authority may grant the application if the authority is satisfied—\nthe applicant is a student; and\nexceptional circumstances exist that justify granting the application.\nIf the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision.\nIf the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\nIf the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made—\nthe authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and\nthe authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.56-ssec.1) A person may apply to the authority to be declared to be eligible to take an external senior assessment for a senior subject in the year in which the application is made.\n(sec.56-ssec.2) The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\n(sec.56-ssec.3) The authority may grant the application if the authority is satisfied— the applicant is a student; and exceptional circumstances exist that justify granting the application.\n(sec.56-ssec.4) If the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision.\n(sec.56-ssec.5) If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.56-ssec.6) If the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n- (a) the applicant is a student; and\n- (b) exceptional circumstances exist that justify granting the application.\n- (a) the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and\n- (b) the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"External senior examinations","content":"## External senior examinations","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sec.57","sectionType":"section","heading":"External senior examinations available for particular subjects","content":"### sec.57 External senior examinations available for particular subjects\n\nThe authority may make an external senior examination available for a senior subject developed, revised or purchased by the authority under section 13A (1) (b) or (c) of the Act , to be taken by persons each year.\nThe authority must publish on the authority’s website a senior subject mentioned in subsection (1) for which an external senior examination is available.\nA senior subject for which an external senior examination is available in a year is an external examination subject .\n(sec.57-ssec.1) The authority may make an external senior examination available for a senior subject developed, revised or purchased by the authority under section 13A (1) (b) or (c) of the Act , to be taken by persons each year.\n(sec.57-ssec.2) The authority must publish on the authority’s website a senior subject mentioned in subsection (1) for which an external senior examination is available.\n(sec.57-ssec.3) A senior subject for which an external senior examination is available in a year is an external examination subject .","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sec.58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons eligible to take external senior examination","content":"### sec.58 Persons eligible to take external senior examination\n\nA person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if the person—\nhas not finished the year 12 year of schooling; and\nhas not obtained—\na record of results stating the person’s results for any external examination subject; or\na senior certificate; and\nwill be at least 17 years by the end of the year in which the person proposes to take the examination.\nAlso, a person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if the person—\nhas finished the year 12 year of schooling; and\nhas obtained—\na senior statement stating the person’s results for any external examination subject; or\na senior certificate.\nFurther, a person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if—\nthe person is undertaking senior secondary education at a school; and\nthe authority is satisfied the person can not reasonably study a corresponding subject for the external examination subject at the school.\nFurther, a person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if the person is declared, under section 59 , to be eligible to take the examination.\nWithout limiting subsection (3) (b) , a person can not reasonably study the corresponding subject for the external examination subject at the school if—\nthe corresponding subject is not taught at the school; or\nthe corresponding subject is taught at the school, but only at the same times as another subject being studied by the person at the school.\nIn this section—\ncorresponding subject , for an external examination subject, means a syllabus developed, purchased or revised by the authority under the Act that is substantially the same as the external examination subject.\n(sec.58-ssec.1) A person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if the person— has not finished the year 12 year of schooling; and has not obtained— a record of results stating the person’s results for any external examination subject; or a senior certificate; and will be at least 17 years by the end of the year in which the person proposes to take the examination.\n(sec.58-ssec.2) Also, a person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if the person— has finished the year 12 year of schooling; and has obtained— a senior statement stating the person’s results for any external examination subject; or a senior certificate.\n(sec.58-ssec.3) Further, a person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if— the person is undertaking senior secondary education at a school; and the authority is satisfied the person can not reasonably study a corresponding subject for the external examination subject at the school.\n(sec.58-ssec.4) Further, a person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if the person is declared, under section 59 , to be eligible to take the examination.\n(sec.58-ssec.5) Without limiting subsection (3) (b) , a person can not reasonably study the corresponding subject for the external examination subject at the school if— the corresponding subject is not taught at the school; or the corresponding subject is taught at the school, but only at the same times as another subject being studied by the person at the school.\n(sec.58-ssec.6) In this section— corresponding subject , for an external examination subject, means a syllabus developed, purchased or revised by the authority under the Act that is substantially the same as the external examination subject.\n- (a) has not finished the year 12 year of schooling; and\n- (b) has not obtained— (i) a record of results stating the person’s results for any external examination subject; or (ii) a senior certificate; and\n- (i) a record of results stating the person’s results for any external examination subject; or\n- (ii) a senior certificate; and\n- (c) will be at least 17 years by the end of the year in which the person proposes to take the examination.\n- (i) a record of results stating the person’s results for any external examination subject; or\n- (ii) a senior certificate; and\n- (a) has finished the year 12 year of schooling; and\n- (b) has obtained— (i) a senior statement stating the person’s results for any external examination subject; or (ii) a senior certificate.\n- (i) a senior statement stating the person’s results for any external examination subject; or\n- (ii) a senior certificate.\n- (i) a senior statement stating the person’s results for any external examination subject; or\n- (ii) a senior certificate.\n- (a) the person is undertaking senior secondary education at a school; and\n- (b) the authority is satisfied the person can not reasonably study a corresponding subject for the external examination subject at the school.\n- (a) the corresponding subject is not taught at the school; or\n- (b) the corresponding subject is taught at the school, but only at the same times as another subject being studied by the person at the school.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sec.59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for declaration of eligibility—external senior examination","content":"### sec.59 Application for declaration of eligibility—external senior examination\n\nA person may apply to the authority to be declared to be eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject in the year in which the application is made.\nThe application must—\nbe in the approved form; and\naccompany an application under section 64 to take the examination.\nThe authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\nThe authority may grant the application if it is satisfied exceptional circumstances exist that justify granting the application.\nIf the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision.\nIf the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\nIf the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made—\nthe authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and\nthe authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.59-ssec.1) A person may apply to the authority to be declared to be eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject in the year in which the application is made.\n(sec.59-ssec.2) The application must— be in the approved form; and accompany an application under section 64 to take the examination.\n(sec.59-ssec.3) The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\n(sec.59-ssec.4) The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied exceptional circumstances exist that justify granting the application.\n(sec.59-ssec.5) If the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision.\n(sec.59-ssec.6) If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.59-ssec.7) If the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) accompany an application under section 64 to take the examination.\n- (a) the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and\n- (b) the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sec.60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of external examination subjects generally","content":"### sec.60 Number of external examination subjects generally\n\nThis section applies to an eligible person, other than an eligible person mentioned in section 61 (1) or 62 (1).\nThe eligible person may take external senior examinations in the number of external examination subjects the person wishes.\n(sec.60-ssec.1) This section applies to an eligible person, other than an eligible person mentioned in section 61 (1) or 62 (1).\n(sec.60-ssec.2) The eligible person may take external senior examinations in the number of external examination subjects the person wishes.","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sec.61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of external examination subjects for person not undertaking education at school","content":"### sec.61 Number of external examination subjects for person not undertaking education at school\n\nThis section applies to an eligible person who—\nis not undertaking senior secondary education at a school; and\nwill be less than 17 years at the end of the year in which the person proposes to take the examinations; and\nhas not finished the year 12 year of schooling; and\nhas not obtained a QCE or senior certificate.\nThe eligible person may not take external senior examinations in more than 3 external examination subjects in 1 year.\n(sec.61-ssec.1) This section applies to an eligible person who— is not undertaking senior secondary education at a school; and will be less than 17 years at the end of the year in which the person proposes to take the examinations; and has not finished the year 12 year of schooling; and has not obtained a QCE or senior certificate.\n(sec.61-ssec.2) The eligible person may not take external senior examinations in more than 3 external examination subjects in 1 year.\n- (a) is not undertaking senior secondary education at a school; and\n- (b) will be less than 17 years at the end of the year in which the person proposes to take the examinations; and\n- (c) has not finished the year 12 year of schooling; and\n- (d) has not obtained a QCE or senior certificate.","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"sec.62","sectionType":"section","heading":"Number of external examination subjects for eligible person undertaking education at school","content":"### sec.62 Number of external examination subjects for eligible person undertaking education at school\n\nThis section applies to an eligible person who is undertaking senior secondary education at a school.\nThe eligible person may not take external senior examinations—\nbefore the year 12 year of schooling; or\nin more than 2 examination subjects in the year 12 year of schooling.\n(sec.62-ssec.1) This section applies to an eligible person who is undertaking senior secondary education at a school.\n(sec.62-ssec.2) The eligible person may not take external senior examinations— before the year 12 year of schooling; or in more than 2 examination subjects in the year 12 year of schooling.\n- (a) before the year 12 year of schooling; or\n- (b) in more than 2 examination subjects in the year 12 year of schooling.","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"sec.63","sectionType":"section","heading":"Examination may be taken in more external examination subjects","content":"### sec.63 Examination may be taken in more external examination subjects\n\nDespite section 61 or 62 , an eligible person may take external senior examinations in more than the number of external examination subjects stated in the section if the person has the authority’s approval.\nThe person may apply to the authority under this section for approval to take external senior examinations in the year in which the application is made.\nThe application must—\nbe in the approved form; and\naccompany an application under section 64 to take the examinations.\nThe authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\nThe authority may grant the application if it is satisfied exceptional circumstances exist that justify the decision.\nIf the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision.\nIf the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\nIf the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made—\nthe authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and\nthe authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.63-ssec.1) Despite section 61 or 62 , an eligible person may take external senior examinations in more than the number of external examination subjects stated in the section if the person has the authority’s approval.\n(sec.63-ssec.2) The person may apply to the authority under this section for approval to take external senior examinations in the year in which the application is made.\n(sec.63-ssec.3) The application must— be in the approved form; and accompany an application under section 64 to take the examinations.\n(sec.63-ssec.4) The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\n(sec.63-ssec.5) The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied exceptional circumstances exist that justify the decision.\n(sec.63-ssec.6) If the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision.\n(sec.63-ssec.7) If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.63-ssec.8) If the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) accompany an application under section 64 to take the examinations.\n- (a) the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and\n- (b) the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"sec.64","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application","content":"### sec.64 Application\n\nA person who wishes to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject must apply to the authority to take the examination.\nThe application must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nbe accompanied by—\nif the application is made on or before the relevant day—the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; or\nif the application is made after the relevant day—the late application fee stated in schedule 1 for the application.\nIn this section—\nrelevant day means 30 April in the year in which the application is made.\n(sec.64-ssec.1) A person who wishes to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject must apply to the authority to take the examination.\n(sec.64-ssec.2) The application must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— if the application is made on or before the relevant day—the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; or if the application is made after the relevant day—the late application fee stated in schedule 1 for the application.\n(sec.64-ssec.3) In this section— relevant day means 30 April in the year in which the application is made.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) be accompanied by— (i) if the application is made on or before the relevant day—the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; or (ii) if the application is made after the relevant day—the late application fee stated in schedule 1 for the application.\n- (i) if the application is made on or before the relevant day—the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; or\n- (ii) if the application is made after the relevant day—the late application fee stated in schedule 1 for the application.\n- (i) if the application is made on or before the relevant day—the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; or\n- (ii) if the application is made after the relevant day—the late application fee stated in schedule 1 for the application.","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"sec.65","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision about application to take examination","content":"### sec.65 Decision about application to take examination\n\nThe authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\nThe authority may grant the application if—\nthe applicant is an eligible person; and\nthe applicant has—\napplied to take external senior examinations for a number of external examination subjects that the applicant is permitted to take under section 60 to 62 ; or\napplied for or been granted an approval under section 63 .\nIf the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision.\nIf the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\nIf the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made—\nthe authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and\nthe authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.65-ssec.1) The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\n(sec.65-ssec.2) The authority may grant the application if— the applicant is an eligible person; and the applicant has— applied to take external senior examinations for a number of external examination subjects that the applicant is permitted to take under section 60 to 62 ; or applied for or been granted an approval under section 63 .\n(sec.65-ssec.3) If the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision.\n(sec.65-ssec.4) If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.65-ssec.5) If the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n- (a) the applicant is an eligible person; and\n- (b) the applicant has— (i) applied to take external senior examinations for a number of external examination subjects that the applicant is permitted to take under section 60 to 62 ; or (ii) applied for or been granted an approval under section 63 .\n- (i) applied to take external senior examinations for a number of external examination subjects that the applicant is permitted to take under section 60 to 62 ; or\n- (ii) applied for or been granted an approval under section 63 .\n- (i) applied to take external senior examinations for a number of external examination subjects that the applicant is permitted to take under section 60 to 62 ; or\n- (ii) applied for or been granted an approval under section 63 .\n- (a) the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and\n- (b) the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Deciding results for external assessments","content":"## Deciding results for external assessments","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"sec.66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.66 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nadverse circumstance see section 72 (1) .\npersonal capacity circumstance see section 85 (1) .\nproposed refusal see section 68 (1) .\nshow cause notice see section 68 (1) .\nshow cause period see section 68 (1) (e) .","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"sec.67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refusal to give person result","content":"### sec.67 Refusal to give person result\n\nThe authority may refuse to give a person who took an external assessment for a senior subject a result, or part of a result, for the assessment if the authority is satisfied—\nthe person engaged in academic misconduct in relation to the assessment; or\nthe person was refused entry to a place where the assessment was held; or\nthe person was expelled from a place where the assessment was held; or\nthere are exceptional circumstances for not giving the person the result, or part of the result, for the assessment.\nFor subsection (1) (a) , a person engages in academic misconduct in relation to an external assessment if the person does any of the following—\nbefore the assessment is taken, discloses or receives information directly related to the content of the assessment;\ncheats during the assessment;\ncolludes with another person during the assessment;\ncopies another person’s work during the assessment;\nimpersonates, or is impersonated by, another person for the purpose of the assessment;\nplagiarises or does not adequately reference work for the assessment;\nreceives assistance from, or gives assistance to, another person during the assessment;\notherwise acts in a fraudulent or dishonest way in relation to taking the assessment.\n(sec.67-ssec.1) The authority may refuse to give a person who took an external assessment for a senior subject a result, or part of a result, for the assessment if the authority is satisfied— the person engaged in academic misconduct in relation to the assessment; or the person was refused entry to a place where the assessment was held; or the person was expelled from a place where the assessment was held; or there are exceptional circumstances for not giving the person the result, or part of the result, for the assessment.\n(sec.67-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (a) , a person engages in academic misconduct in relation to an external assessment if the person does any of the following— before the assessment is taken, discloses or receives information directly related to the content of the assessment; cheats during the assessment; colludes with another person during the assessment; copies another person’s work during the assessment; impersonates, or is impersonated by, another person for the purpose of the assessment; plagiarises or does not adequately reference work for the assessment; receives assistance from, or gives assistance to, another person during the assessment; otherwise acts in a fraudulent or dishonest way in relation to taking the assessment.\n- (a) the person engaged in academic misconduct in relation to the assessment; or\n- (b) the person was refused entry to a place where the assessment was held; or\n- (c) the person was expelled from a place where the assessment was held; or\n- (d) there are exceptional circumstances for not giving the person the result, or part of the result, for the assessment.\n- (a) before the assessment is taken, discloses or receives information directly related to the content of the assessment;\n- (b) cheats during the assessment;\n- (c) colludes with another person during the assessment;\n- (d) copies another person’s work during the assessment;\n- (e) impersonates, or is impersonated by, another person for the purpose of the assessment;\n- (f) plagiarises or does not adequately reference work for the assessment;\n- (g) receives assistance from, or gives assistance to, another person during the assessment;\n- (h) otherwise acts in a fraudulent or dishonest way in relation to taking the assessment.","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"sec.68","sectionType":"section","heading":"Show cause notice for refusal to give person result","content":"### sec.68 Show cause notice for refusal to give person result\n\nIf the authority proposes to refuse to give the person a result, or part of a result, for an external assessment (the proposed refusal ), the authority must first give the person a notice (a show cause notice )—\nstating the proposed refusal; and\nstating the grounds for the proposed refusal; and\noutlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and\nif the authority proposes to refuse to give the person part of the result for the external assessment—stating the part of the external assessment to which the proposed refusal relates; and\ninviting the person to show within a stated period (a show cause period ) why the proposed refusal should not be made.\nThe show cause period must be a period ending at least 10 days after the show cause notice is given to the person.\n(sec.68-ssec.1) If the authority proposes to refuse to give the person a result, or part of a result, for an external assessment (the proposed refusal ), the authority must first give the person a notice (a show cause notice )— stating the proposed refusal; and stating the grounds for the proposed refusal; and outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and if the authority proposes to refuse to give the person part of the result for the external assessment—stating the part of the external assessment to which the proposed refusal relates; and inviting the person to show within a stated period (a show cause period ) why the proposed refusal should not be made.\n(sec.68-ssec.2) The show cause period must be a period ending at least 10 days after the show cause notice is given to the person.\n- (a) stating the proposed refusal; and\n- (b) stating the grounds for the proposed refusal; and\n- (c) outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and\n- (d) if the authority proposes to refuse to give the person part of the result for the external assessment—stating the part of the external assessment to which the proposed refusal relates; and\n- (e) inviting the person to show within a stated period (a show cause period ) why the proposed refusal should not be made.","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"sec.69","sectionType":"section","heading":"Representations about show cause notice","content":"### sec.69 Representations about show cause notice\n\nA person given a show cause notice may make written representations about the proposed refusal to the authority in the show cause period.\nThe authority must consider all written representations made under subsection (1) before refusing to give the person a result, or part of a result, for an external assessment.\n(sec.69-ssec.1) A person given a show cause notice may make written representations about the proposed refusal to the authority in the show cause period.\n(sec.69-ssec.2) The authority must consider all written representations made under subsection (1) before refusing to give the person a result, or part of a result, for an external assessment.","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"sec.70","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision by authority","content":"### sec.70 Decision by authority\n\nIf, after considering the written representations for the show cause notice, the authority no longer proposes to refuse to give the person a result, or part of a result, for the external assessment, the authority must as soon as practicable—\ngive the person notice of its decision; and\ndecide the person’s result, or the remaining part of the person’s result.\nIf, after considering the written representations made for the show cause notice, the authority still proposes to refuse to give the person a result, or part of a result, for the external assessment, the authority must as soon as practicable give the person an information notice for the decision.\nSubsection (2) also applies if there are no accepted representations made for the show cause notice.\n(sec.70-ssec.1) If, after considering the written representations for the show cause notice, the authority no longer proposes to refuse to give the person a result, or part of a result, for the external assessment, the authority must as soon as practicable— give the person notice of its decision; and decide the person’s result, or the remaining part of the person’s result.\n(sec.70-ssec.2) If, after considering the written representations made for the show cause notice, the authority still proposes to refuse to give the person a result, or part of a result, for the external assessment, the authority must as soon as practicable give the person an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.70-ssec.3) Subsection (2) also applies if there are no accepted representations made for the show cause notice.\n- (a) give the person notice of its decision; and\n- (b) decide the person’s result, or the remaining part of the person’s result.","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"sec.71","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding result for external assessment","content":"### sec.71 Deciding result for external assessment\n\nThis section applies if a person takes an external assessment for a senior subject.\nThe authority must decide the result for the external assessment for the person.\nBefore making its decision, the authority must allow enough time for the person to give a notice under section 72 or 73 .\nIf there is a student account open for the person, the authority must record the result in the account.\nThis section is subject to sections 67 to 70 .\n(sec.71-ssec.1) This section applies if a person takes an external assessment for a senior subject.\n(sec.71-ssec.2) The authority must decide the result for the external assessment for the person.\n(sec.71-ssec.3) Before making its decision, the authority must allow enough time for the person to give a notice under section 72 or 73 .\n(sec.71-ssec.4) If there is a student account open for the person, the authority must record the result in the account.\n(sec.71-ssec.5) This section is subject to sections 67 to 70 .","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"sec.72","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special consideration for adverse circumstances","content":"### sec.72 Special consideration for adverse circumstances\n\nThis section applies if a person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject believes the person’s performance in the assessment was adversely affected by any of the following circumstances (each an adverse circumstance )—\na medical condition of the person;\nan illness of the person;\na physical or psychological trauma to the person;\na circumstance beyond the person’s control;\nan irregularity associated with the assessment.\nThe person may, within 7 days after taking the external assessment, give the authority a notice about the adverse circumstance that states the nature of the circumstance and the impact of the circumstance on the person.\nIf the authority receives a notice under subsection (2) , it must have regard to the adverse circumstance when deciding the person’s result for the external assessment.\n(sec.72-ssec.1) This section applies if a person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject believes the person’s performance in the assessment was adversely affected by any of the following circumstances (each an adverse circumstance )— a medical condition of the person; an illness of the person; a physical or psychological trauma to the person; a circumstance beyond the person’s control; an irregularity associated with the assessment.\n(sec.72-ssec.2) The person may, within 7 days after taking the external assessment, give the authority a notice about the adverse circumstance that states the nature of the circumstance and the impact of the circumstance on the person.\n(sec.72-ssec.3) If the authority receives a notice under subsection (2) , it must have regard to the adverse circumstance when deciding the person’s result for the external assessment.\n- (a) a medical condition of the person;\n- (b) an illness of the person;\n- (c) a physical or psychological trauma to the person;\n- (d) a circumstance beyond the person’s control;\n- (e) an irregularity associated with the assessment.","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"sec.73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special consideration for adverse circumstances if special arrangements granted","content":"### sec.73 Special consideration for adverse circumstances if special arrangements granted\n\nThis section applies if—\na person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject believes the person’s performance in the assessment was adversely affected by an adverse circumstance; and\nthe person took the external assessment under special arrangements granted under section 85 for a personal capacity circumstance; and\nafter the special arrangements were granted, the person’s personal capacity circumstance for which the special arrangements were granted deteriorated significantly or was otherwise materially affected by matters beyond the person’s control; and\nthe person’s performance in the external assessment was adversely affected by the deterioration or the effect of the matters mentioned in paragraph (c) .\nThe person may, within 7 days after taking the external assessment, give the authority a notice that includes information indicating—\nthe adverse circumstance that states the nature of the circumstance and the impact of the circumstance on the person; and\nthat after the special arrangements were granted, the person’s personal capacity circumstance for which the special arrangements were granted deteriorated significantly or was otherwise materially affected by matters beyond the person’s control; and\nthat the person’s performance in the external assessment was adversely affected by the deterioration or the effect of the matter; and\nhow the deterioration or the effect of the matter was unforeseen or unexpected.\nIf the authority receives a notice under subsection (2) , it must have regard to the adverse circumstance when deciding the person’s result for the external assessment.\n(sec.73-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject believes the person’s performance in the assessment was adversely affected by an adverse circumstance; and the person took the external assessment under special arrangements granted under section 85 for a personal capacity circumstance; and after the special arrangements were granted, the person’s personal capacity circumstance for which the special arrangements were granted deteriorated significantly or was otherwise materially affected by matters beyond the person’s control; and the person’s performance in the external assessment was adversely affected by the deterioration or the effect of the matters mentioned in paragraph (c) .\n(sec.73-ssec.2) The person may, within 7 days after taking the external assessment, give the authority a notice that includes information indicating— the adverse circumstance that states the nature of the circumstance and the impact of the circumstance on the person; and that after the special arrangements were granted, the person’s personal capacity circumstance for which the special arrangements were granted deteriorated significantly or was otherwise materially affected by matters beyond the person’s control; and that the person’s performance in the external assessment was adversely affected by the deterioration or the effect of the matter; and how the deterioration or the effect of the matter was unforeseen or unexpected.\n(sec.73-ssec.3) If the authority receives a notice under subsection (2) , it must have regard to the adverse circumstance when deciding the person’s result for the external assessment.\n- (a) a person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject believes the person’s performance in the assessment was adversely affected by an adverse circumstance; and\n- (b) the person took the external assessment under special arrangements granted under section 85 for a personal capacity circumstance; and\n- (c) after the special arrangements were granted, the person’s personal capacity circumstance for which the special arrangements were granted deteriorated significantly or was otherwise materially affected by matters beyond the person’s control; and\n- (d) the person’s performance in the external assessment was adversely affected by the deterioration or the effect of the matters mentioned in paragraph (c) .\n- (a) the adverse circumstance that states the nature of the circumstance and the impact of the circumstance on the person; and\n- (b) that after the special arrangements were granted, the person’s personal capacity circumstance for which the special arrangements were granted deteriorated significantly or was otherwise materially affected by matters beyond the person’s control; and\n- (c) that the person’s performance in the external assessment was adversely affected by the deterioration or the effect of the matter; and\n- (d) how the deterioration or the effect of the matter was unforeseen or unexpected.","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"sec.74","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reassessment of result for external assessment","content":"### sec.74 Reassessment of result for external assessment\n\nA person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject may ask the authority to reassess the person’s result for the external assessment.\nThe request must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nbe made within 28 days after the person is issued with the relevant statement of results for the senior subject; and\nbe accompanied by the fee stated in schedule 1 for the reassessment (the reassessment fee ).\nThe authority must, as soon as practicable—\nreassess the person’s result for the external assessment; and\nif there is a student account open for the person—record in the student account the result for the external assessment as reassessed under paragraph (a) ; and\ndecide whether to increase, decrease or not change the person’s result for the senior subject.\nIf, after reassessing the person’s result for the external assessment, the authority decides to increase or decrease the person’s result for the senior subject, the authority must—\nissue the person with a replacement statement of results that includes the increased or decreased result for the senior subject; and\nrefund the reassessment fee to the person; and\nif the result for the senior subject is increased—give the person notice of the decision; and\nif the result for the senior subject is decreased—give the person an information notice for the decision to decrease the result for the external assessment.\nIf, after reassessing the person’s result for the external assessment, the authority decides not to increase or decrease the person’s result for the senior subject, the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the person notice of the decision.\nIf the authority does not reassess the person’s result for the external assessment within 28 days after the request was made—\nthe authority is taken to have decided not to increase or decrease the person’s result for the senior subject; and\nthe authority must, as soon as practicable, give the person a notice for the decision.\n(sec.74-ssec.1) A person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject may ask the authority to reassess the person’s result for the external assessment.\n(sec.74-ssec.2) The request must— be in the approved form; and be made within 28 days after the person is issued with the relevant statement of results for the senior subject; and be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule 1 for the reassessment (the reassessment fee ).\n(sec.74-ssec.3) The authority must, as soon as practicable— reassess the person’s result for the external assessment; and if there is a student account open for the person—record in the student account the result for the external assessment as reassessed under paragraph (a) ; and decide whether to increase, decrease or not change the person’s result for the senior subject.\n(sec.74-ssec.4) If, after reassessing the person’s result for the external assessment, the authority decides to increase or decrease the person’s result for the senior subject, the authority must— issue the person with a replacement statement of results that includes the increased or decreased result for the senior subject; and refund the reassessment fee to the person; and if the result for the senior subject is increased—give the person notice of the decision; and if the result for the senior subject is decreased—give the person an information notice for the decision to decrease the result for the external assessment.\n(sec.74-ssec.5) If, after reassessing the person’s result for the external assessment, the authority decides not to increase or decrease the person’s result for the senior subject, the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the person notice of the decision.\n(sec.74-ssec.6) If the authority does not reassess the person’s result for the external assessment within 28 days after the request was made— the authority is taken to have decided not to increase or decrease the person’s result for the senior subject; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the person a notice for the decision.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) be made within 28 days after the person is issued with the relevant statement of results for the senior subject; and\n- (c) be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule 1 for the reassessment (the reassessment fee ).\n- (a) reassess the person’s result for the external assessment; and\n- (b) if there is a student account open for the person—record in the student account the result for the external assessment as reassessed under paragraph (a) ; and\n- (c) decide whether to increase, decrease or not change the person’s result for the senior subject.\n- (a) issue the person with a replacement statement of results that includes the increased or decreased result for the senior subject; and\n- (b) refund the reassessment fee to the person; and\n- (c) if the result for the senior subject is increased—give the person notice of the decision; and\n- (d) if the result for the senior subject is decreased—give the person an information notice for the decision to decrease the result for the external assessment.\n- (a) the authority is taken to have decided not to increase or decrease the person’s result for the senior subject; and\n- (b) the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the person a notice for the decision.","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"sec.75","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspection of assessed test script","content":"### sec.75 Inspection of assessed test script\n\nA person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject may ask the authority for permission to inspect the person’s test script for the senior subject (the assessed test script ), to review the result decided under section 71 .\nThe request must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nbe made within 28 days after the person is issued with the relevant statement of results for the senior subject; and\nbe accompanied by the fee stated in schedule 1 for the inspection (the script inspection fee ).\nThe authority must, within a reasonable period after receiving the request, make the person’s assessed test script, or a copy of the assessed test script, available for inspection during normal business hours at the authority’s office or another suitable place.\n(sec.75-ssec.1) A person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject may ask the authority for permission to inspect the person’s test script for the senior subject (the assessed test script ), to review the result decided under section 71 .\n(sec.75-ssec.2) The request must— be in the approved form; and be made within 28 days after the person is issued with the relevant statement of results for the senior subject; and be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule 1 for the inspection (the script inspection fee ).\n(sec.75-ssec.3) The authority must, within a reasonable period after receiving the request, make the person’s assessed test script, or a copy of the assessed test script, available for inspection during normal business hours at the authority’s office or another suitable place.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) be made within 28 days after the person is issued with the relevant statement of results for the senior subject; and\n- (c) be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule 1 for the inspection (the script inspection fee ).","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other provisions for assessment of senior subjects","content":"## Other provisions for assessment of senior subjects","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"sec.76","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.76 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision does not apply in relation to a student at a recognised school.","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"sec.77","sectionType":"section","heading":"Places external assessment may be taken","content":"### sec.77 Places external assessment may be taken\n\nThe authority must decide the places at which an external assessment may be taken.\nSubject to section 78 , an eligible person may take the external assessment only at a place decided under subsection (1) for the assessment.\n(sec.77-ssec.1) The authority must decide the places at which an external assessment may be taken.\n(sec.77-ssec.2) Subject to section 78 , an eligible person may take the external assessment only at a place decided under subsection (1) for the assessment.","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"sec.78","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application to take external assessment at another place","content":"### sec.78 Application to take external assessment at another place\n\nAn eligible person may apply to the authority to take an external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) for the assessment.\nThe application must be in the approved form.\nThe application must be made on or before 31 August of the year in which the external assessment is to be taken.\nHowever, the authority may at any time extend the time for making the application.\n(sec.78-ssec.1) An eligible person may apply to the authority to take an external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) for the assessment.\n(sec.78-ssec.2) The application must be in the approved form.\n(sec.78-ssec.3) The application must be made on or before 31 August of the year in which the external assessment is to be taken.\n(sec.78-ssec.4) However, the authority may at any time extend the time for making the application.","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"sec.79","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding an application to take external assessment at another place","content":"### sec.79 Deciding an application to take external assessment at another place\n\nThe authority must consider an application to take an external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\nThe authority may grant the application if it is satisfied—\nthere are extenuating circumstances for the applicant needing to take the external assessment at the other place; and\nadequate supervisory arrangements can be provided, at the other place, for the conduct of the external assessment; and\nadequate arrangements can be made, at the other place, for safeguarding—\nbefore the external assessment is taken, the papers for the assessment; and\nthe test scripts for the external assessment.\n(sec.79-ssec.1) The authority must consider an application to take an external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\n(sec.79-ssec.2) The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied— there are extenuating circumstances for the applicant needing to take the external assessment at the other place; and adequate supervisory arrangements can be provided, at the other place, for the conduct of the external assessment; and adequate arrangements can be made, at the other place, for safeguarding— before the external assessment is taken, the papers for the assessment; and the test scripts for the external assessment.\n- (a) there are extenuating circumstances for the applicant needing to take the external assessment at the other place; and\n- (b) adequate supervisory arrangements can be provided, at the other place, for the conduct of the external assessment; and\n- (c) adequate arrangements can be made, at the other place, for safeguarding— (i) before the external assessment is taken, the papers for the assessment; and (ii) the test scripts for the external assessment.\n- (i) before the external assessment is taken, the papers for the assessment; and\n- (ii) the test scripts for the external assessment.\n- (i) before the external assessment is taken, the papers for the assessment; and\n- (ii) the test scripts for the external assessment.","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"sec.80","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision to grant application and local expenses fee","content":"### sec.80 Decision to grant application and local expenses fee\n\nIf the authority decides to grant the application to take an external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) , the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of—\nthe decision; and\nthe local expenses fee payable by the applicant.\nThe local expenses fee payable by the applicant is the amount that—\nthe authority considers to be reasonable; and\nis not more than the reasonable cost of providing for the external assessment to be taken at the other place.\nThe applicant may take the external assessment at the other place only if the local expenses fee has been paid to the authority before the day of the external assessment.\n(sec.80-ssec.1) If the authority decides to grant the application to take an external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) , the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of— the decision; and the local expenses fee payable by the applicant.\n(sec.80-ssec.2) The local expenses fee payable by the applicant is the amount that— the authority considers to be reasonable; and is not more than the reasonable cost of providing for the external assessment to be taken at the other place.\n(sec.80-ssec.3) The applicant may take the external assessment at the other place only if the local expenses fee has been paid to the authority before the day of the external assessment.\n- (a) the decision; and\n- (b) the local expenses fee payable by the applicant.\n- (a) the authority considers to be reasonable; and\n- (b) is not more than the reasonable cost of providing for the external assessment to be taken at the other place.","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"sec.81","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision to refuse to grant application","content":"### sec.81 Decision to refuse to grant application\n\nIf the authority decides to refuse to grant the application to take an external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) , it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"sec.82","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deemed decision of application","content":"### sec.82 Deemed decision of application\n\nIf the authority does not decide the application within 28 days after the application is made—\nthe authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and\nthe authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n- (a) the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and\n- (b) the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"sec.83","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application to take external assessment—student of recognised school","content":"### sec.83 Application to take external assessment—student of recognised school\n\nThe governing body or a nominee of a recognised school may apply to the authority for the students of the recognised school to take an external assessment at a place.\nThe authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\nThe authority may grant the application if it is satisfied—\nadequate supervisory arrangements can be provided, at the place, for the conduct of the external assessment; and\nadequate arrangements can be made, at the place, for safeguarding—\nbefore the external assessment is taken, the papers for the assessment; and\nthe test scripts for the external assessment; and\nan agreement between the governing body of the recognised school and the State allows for the taking of the external assessment by students of the recognised school.\nThe authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant notice of the decision to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\n(sec.83-ssec.1) The governing body or a nominee of a recognised school may apply to the authority for the students of the recognised school to take an external assessment at a place.\n(sec.83-ssec.2) The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\n(sec.83-ssec.3) The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied— adequate supervisory arrangements can be provided, at the place, for the conduct of the external assessment; and adequate arrangements can be made, at the place, for safeguarding— before the external assessment is taken, the papers for the assessment; and the test scripts for the external assessment; and an agreement between the governing body of the recognised school and the State allows for the taking of the external assessment by students of the recognised school.\n(sec.83-ssec.4) The authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant notice of the decision to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\n- (a) adequate supervisory arrangements can be provided, at the place, for the conduct of the external assessment; and\n- (b) adequate arrangements can be made, at the place, for safeguarding— (i) before the external assessment is taken, the papers for the assessment; and (ii) the test scripts for the external assessment; and\n- (i) before the external assessment is taken, the papers for the assessment; and\n- (ii) the test scripts for the external assessment; and\n- (c) an agreement between the governing body of the recognised school and the State allows for the taking of the external assessment by students of the recognised school.\n- (i) before the external assessment is taken, the papers for the assessment; and\n- (ii) the test scripts for the external assessment; and","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"sec.84","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for subdivision","content":"### sec.84 Definition for subdivision\n\nIn this subdivision—\nspecial arrangements application see section 85 (2) .","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"sec.85","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for special arrangements for personal capacity circumstances","content":"### sec.85 Application for special arrangements for personal capacity circumstances\n\nThis section applies if a person reasonably believes a person’s capacity to perform in an external assessment will be adversely affected by any of the following circumstances (each a personal capacity circumstance )—\na disability of the person;\nan impairment of the person;\na medical condition of the person;\nanother circumstance.\nThe person may apply to the authority to allow the person to take the external assessment under special arrangements (a special arrangements application ) that take account of the personal capacity circumstance.\nThe application must be in the approved form.\nThe application must be made on or before 31 May of the year in which the external assessment is to be taken.\nHowever, the authority may at any time extend the time for making the application.\n(sec.85-ssec.1) This section applies if a person reasonably believes a person’s capacity to perform in an external assessment will be adversely affected by any of the following circumstances (each a personal capacity circumstance )— a disability of the person; an impairment of the person; a medical condition of the person; another circumstance.\n(sec.85-ssec.2) The person may apply to the authority to allow the person to take the external assessment under special arrangements (a special arrangements application ) that take account of the personal capacity circumstance.\n(sec.85-ssec.3) The application must be in the approved form.\n(sec.85-ssec.4) The application must be made on or before 31 May of the year in which the external assessment is to be taken.\n(sec.85-ssec.5) However, the authority may at any time extend the time for making the application.\n- (a) a disability of the person;\n- (b) an impairment of the person;\n- (c) a medical condition of the person;\n- (d) another circumstance.","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"sec.86","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special arrangements guidelines","content":"### sec.86 Special arrangements guidelines\n\nThe authority must make a guideline stating the following matters for a special arrangements application—\nthe way the application must be made;\nthe way the authority is to consider and assess the application;\nthe considerations the authority may have regard to decide the application;\nany other requirements relating to the application and the authority’s consideration of the application that the authority considers appropriate.\n- (a) the way the application must be made;\n- (b) the way the authority is to consider and assess the application;\n- (c) the considerations the authority may have regard to decide the application;\n- (d) any other requirements relating to the application and the authority’s consideration of the application that the authority considers appropriate.","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"sec.87","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application to allow special arrangements","content":"### sec.87 Deciding application to allow special arrangements\n\nThe authority must consider the special arrangements application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\nThe authority may grant the application if it is satisfied of the need for the person to take the external assessment under special arrangements.\n(sec.87-ssec.1) The authority must consider the special arrangements application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\n(sec.87-ssec.2) The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied of the need for the person to take the external assessment under special arrangements.","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"sec.88","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of decision","content":"### sec.88 Notice of decision\n\nIf the authority decides to grant the special arrangements application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision.\nIf the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.88-ssec.1) If the authority decides to grant the special arrangements application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision.\n(sec.88-ssec.2) If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"sec.89","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deemed decision of application","content":"### sec.89 Deemed decision of application\n\nIf the authority does not decide the special arrangements application within 42 days after the application is made—\nthe authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and\nthe authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n- (a) the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and\n- (b) the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"sec.90","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointment of officials for external assessment","content":"### sec.90 Appointment of officials for external assessment\n\nThe authority may appoint appropriately qualified persons to ensure the proper conduct of an external assessment.","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"sec.91","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refusal of entry to, or expulsion from, places where external assessment may be taken","content":"### sec.91 Refusal of entry to, or expulsion from, places where external assessment may be taken\n\nAn appointed official may refuse an eligible person entry to a place at which an external assessment may be taken if—\nthe official considers that the eligible person had an opportunity for cheating while outside the place; or\nthe eligible person is not listed on the attendance roll for the place; or\nthe eligible person attempts to bring unauthorised material into the place or refuses to leave the person’s personal belongings and unauthorised material in the area designated by the official; or\nthe eligible person arrives—\nfor an external senior examination—1 hour or later after the start of the examination; or\nfor an external senior assessment—40 minutes or later after the start of the assessment; or\nthe eligible person had prior access to assessment content.\nAn appointed official may expel a person from a place at which an external assessment is being taken if the person—\ngains prior access to the assessment content; or\ncopies from or communicates with an eligible person; or\nbrings unauthorised material into the place; or\ndisturbs an eligible person; or\nimpersonates an eligible person; or\nacts in a way that prevents the assessment from being conducted fairly.\nIn this section—\nappointed official , in relation to an external assessment, means an official appointed under section 90 to ensure the proper conduct of the external assessment.\nattendance roll means the roll, prepared by the authority, of persons who are eligible persons to take an external assessment at a particular place.\n(sec.91-ssec.1) An appointed official may refuse an eligible person entry to a place at which an external assessment may be taken if— the official considers that the eligible person had an opportunity for cheating while outside the place; or the eligible person is not listed on the attendance roll for the place; or the eligible person attempts to bring unauthorised material into the place or refuses to leave the person’s personal belongings and unauthorised material in the area designated by the official; or the eligible person arrives— for an external senior examination—1 hour or later after the start of the examination; or for an external senior assessment—40 minutes or later after the start of the assessment; or the eligible person had prior access to assessment content.\n(sec.91-ssec.2) An appointed official may expel a person from a place at which an external assessment is being taken if the person— gains prior access to the assessment content; or copies from or communicates with an eligible person; or brings unauthorised material into the place; or disturbs an eligible person; or impersonates an eligible person; or acts in a way that prevents the assessment from being conducted fairly.\n(sec.91-ssec.3) In this section— appointed official , in relation to an external assessment, means an official appointed under section 90 to ensure the proper conduct of the external assessment. attendance roll means the roll, prepared by the authority, of persons who are eligible persons to take an external assessment at a particular place.\n- (a) the official considers that the eligible person had an opportunity for cheating while outside the place; or\n- (b) the eligible person is not listed on the attendance roll for the place; or\n- (c) the eligible person attempts to bring unauthorised material into the place or refuses to leave the person’s personal belongings and unauthorised material in the area designated by the official; or\n- (d) the eligible person arrives— (i) for an external senior examination—1 hour or later after the start of the examination; or (ii) for an external senior assessment—40 minutes or later after the start of the assessment; or\n- (i) for an external senior examination—1 hour or later after the start of the examination; or\n- (ii) for an external senior assessment—40 minutes or later after the start of the assessment; or\n- (e) the eligible person had prior access to assessment content.\n- (i) for an external senior examination—1 hour or later after the start of the examination; or\n- (ii) for an external senior assessment—40 minutes or later after the start of the assessment; or\n- (a) gains prior access to the assessment content; or\n- (b) copies from or communicates with an eligible person; or\n- (c) brings unauthorised material into the place; or\n- (d) disturbs an eligible person; or\n- (e) impersonates an eligible person; or\n- (f) acts in a way that prevents the assessment from being conducted fairly.","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Moderation of results for school-based assessments","content":"# Moderation of results for school-based assessments","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"sec.92","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.92 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\nconfirmed student result means the results for students for a school-based assessment confirmed by the authority after the review of the samples and moderation of the results of the assessment by the authority.\nmoderation guideline see section 93 .","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"sec.93","sectionType":"section","heading":"Moderation guideline","content":"### sec.93 Moderation guideline\n\nThe authority must make a guideline (the moderation guideline ) stating the following matters—\nthe criteria to be applied by the authority to moderate a school-based assessment for a student;\nhow the authority is to decide the number, type or selection of samples that must be submitted to the authority under section 94 ;\nthe way a review may be requested under section 96 ;\nthe way the authority is to advise a school of the following—\nthe confirmed student result;\nthe outcome of a review under section 96 ;\nany other requirements relating to the conduct of the moderation that the authority considers appropriate.\n- (a) the criteria to be applied by the authority to moderate a school-based assessment for a student;\n- (b) how the authority is to decide the number, type or selection of samples that must be submitted to the authority under section 94 ;\n- (c) the way a review may be requested under section 96 ;\n- (d) the way the authority is to advise a school of the following— (i) the confirmed student result; (ii) the outcome of a review under section 96 ; (iii) any other requirements relating to the conduct of the moderation that the authority considers appropriate.\n- (i) the confirmed student result;\n- (ii) the outcome of a review under section 96 ;\n- (iii) any other requirements relating to the conduct of the moderation that the authority considers appropriate.\n- (i) the confirmed student result;\n- (ii) the outcome of a review under section 96 ;\n- (iii) any other requirements relating to the conduct of the moderation that the authority considers appropriate.","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"sec.94","sectionType":"section","heading":"Submission of samples for moderation","content":"### sec.94 Submission of samples for moderation\n\nThe principal of a school must submit samples of completed school-based assessments to the authority for moderation in compliance with the moderation guideline.","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"sec.95","sectionType":"section","heading":"Moderation and confirmation of student results","content":"### sec.95 Moderation and confirmation of student results\n\nThe authority must, in compliance with the moderation guideline—\nreview the samples provided under section 94 ; and\nmoderate the result for the school-based assessment; and\nadvise the school of the confirmed student result.\n- (a) review the samples provided under section 94 ; and\n- (b) moderate the result for the school-based assessment; and\n- (c) advise the school of the confirmed student result.","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"sec.96","sectionType":"section","heading":"Review of confirmed student result","content":"### sec.96 Review of confirmed student result\n\nThe principal of a school may, in the way stated in the moderation guideline, request a review of the confirmed student result.\nIf a request is made under subsection (1) , the authority must—\nreview the confirmed student result; and\nadvise the principal of the outcome of the review, in compliance with the moderation guideline.\n(sec.96-ssec.1) The principal of a school may, in the way stated in the moderation guideline, request a review of the confirmed student result.\n(sec.96-ssec.2) If a request is made under subsection (1) , the authority must— review the confirmed student result; and advise the principal of the outcome of the review, in compliance with the moderation guideline.\n- (a) review the confirmed student result; and\n- (b) advise the principal of the outcome of the review, in compliance with the moderation guideline.","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Queensland Certificate of Education","content":"# Queensland Certificate of Education","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"sec.97","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.97 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\ncategory see section 105 (5) .\ncore studies means contributing studies belonging to the category known as core studies under section 105 .\ncredit means the basic unit of value attributed to the successful completion, or partial completion, of contributing studies.\ncredit value , for contributing studies, means the credit value decided by the authority under section 107 .\nequivalent qualification means a qualification the authority decides is equivalent to the QCE under section 102 (1) .\nexcluded qualification means—\nan International Baccalaureate diploma authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization and completed at an assessing school operating in Queensland; or\na qualification issued by a recognised school, other than an International Baccalaureate diploma authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization.\nrequired standard of achievement see section 108 (1) .\n- (a) an International Baccalaureate diploma authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization and completed at an assessing school operating in Queensland; or\n- (b) a qualification issued by a recognised school, other than an International Baccalaureate diploma authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization.","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"sec.98","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to contributing studies","content":"### sec.98 References to contributing studies\n\nIn this part, a reference to contributing studies is a reference to contributing studies for a QCE.","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Eligibility requirements","content":"## Eligibility requirements","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"sec.99","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons eligible for issue of QCE","content":"### sec.99 Persons eligible for issue of QCE\n\nA person is eligible for the issue of a QCE if—\na student account is open for the person; and\nat least 20 credits are recorded in the person’s student account—\nin the required pattern; and\nfor contributing studies completed, or partially completed; and\nthe person satisfies the school study eligibility requirement; and\nthe person satisfies the literacy and numeracy requirements stated in a guideline; and\nthe person satisfies the academic integrity requirements stated in a guideline.\nSee section 192 in relation to the application of this requirement to a person who finishes senior secondary education, or completes schooling equivalent to senior secondary education, before 31 August 2026.\nFor subsection (1) (b) (i) , credits recorded in the person’s student account are in the required pattern if at least 12 of the credits are for completed core studies.\nFor subsection (1) (c) , the school study eligibility requirement is satisfied if at least 1 of the credits mentioned in subsection (1) (b) is for—\ncore studies completed, or partially completed, by the person—\nwhile enrolled at an assessing school; or\nwhile the person was provisionally registered, or registered, for home education under the E(GP) Act , chapter 9 , part 5 ; or\nafter the authority has approved an application under section 65 for the person to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject; or\nnon-Queensland studies that are core studies undertaken by the person at an interstate or overseas school.\n(sec.99-ssec.1) A person is eligible for the issue of a QCE if— a student account is open for the person; and at least 20 credits are recorded in the person’s student account— in the required pattern; and for contributing studies completed, or partially completed; and the person satisfies the school study eligibility requirement; and the person satisfies the literacy and numeracy requirements stated in a guideline; and the person satisfies the academic integrity requirements stated in a guideline. See section 192 in relation to the application of this requirement to a person who finishes senior secondary education, or completes schooling equivalent to senior secondary education, before 31 August 2026.\n(sec.99-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) (i) , credits recorded in the person’s student account are in the required pattern if at least 12 of the credits are for completed core studies.\n(sec.99-ssec.3) For subsection (1) (c) , the school study eligibility requirement is satisfied if at least 1 of the credits mentioned in subsection (1) (b) is for— core studies completed, or partially completed, by the person— while enrolled at an assessing school; or while the person was provisionally registered, or registered, for home education under the E(GP) Act , chapter 9 , part 5 ; or after the authority has approved an application under section 65 for the person to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject; or non-Queensland studies that are core studies undertaken by the person at an interstate or overseas school.\n- (a) a student account is open for the person; and\n- (b) at least 20 credits are recorded in the person’s student account— (i) in the required pattern; and (ii) for contributing studies completed, or partially completed; and\n- (i) in the required pattern; and\n- (ii) for contributing studies completed, or partially completed; and\n- (c) the person satisfies the school study eligibility requirement; and\n- (d) the person satisfies the literacy and numeracy requirements stated in a guideline; and\n- (e) the person satisfies the academic integrity requirements stated in a guideline. Note for paragraph (e) — See section 192 in relation to the application of this requirement to a person who finishes senior secondary education, or completes schooling equivalent to senior secondary education, before 31 August 2026.\n- (i) in the required pattern; and\n- (ii) for contributing studies completed, or partially completed; and\n- (a) core studies completed, or partially completed, by the person— (i) while enrolled at an assessing school; or (ii) while the person was provisionally registered, or registered, for home education under the E(GP) Act , chapter 9 , part 5 ; or (iii) after the authority has approved an application under section 65 for the person to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject; or\n- (i) while enrolled at an assessing school; or\n- (ii) while the person was provisionally registered, or registered, for home education under the E(GP) Act , chapter 9 , part 5 ; or\n- (iii) after the authority has approved an application under section 65 for the person to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject; or\n- (b) non-Queensland studies that are core studies undertaken by the person at an interstate or overseas school.\n- (i) while enrolled at an assessing school; or\n- (ii) while the person was provisionally registered, or registered, for home education under the E(GP) Act , chapter 9 , part 5 ; or\n- (iii) after the authority has approved an application under section 65 for the person to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject; or","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"sec.100","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons ineligible for issue of QCE","content":"### sec.100 Persons ineligible for issue of QCE\n\nDespite section 99 , a person is not eligible for the issue of a QCE if the authority reasonably believes the person—\nhas been issued a QCE; or\nhas been issued, or becomes eligible for the issue of, any of the following—\na senior certificate;\na certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ;\nan equivalent qualification, other than an excluded qualification.\nIf, after a student account is opened for a person, the person becomes ineligible for the issue of a QCE under subsection (1) (b) (iii) , the authority must notify the person of the ineligibility and the reason for the ineligibility.\nSubsection (2) does not apply if the authority gives the person an information notice under section 103 (3) in relation to the qualification that is the basis for the ineligibility.\n(sec.100-ssec.1) Despite section 99 , a person is not eligible for the issue of a QCE if the authority reasonably believes the person— has been issued a QCE; or has been issued, or becomes eligible for the issue of, any of the following— a senior certificate; a certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ; an equivalent qualification, other than an excluded qualification.\n(sec.100-ssec.2) If, after a student account is opened for a person, the person becomes ineligible for the issue of a QCE under subsection (1) (b) (iii) , the authority must notify the person of the ineligibility and the reason for the ineligibility.\n(sec.100-ssec.3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the authority gives the person an information notice under section 103 (3) in relation to the qualification that is the basis for the ineligibility.\n- (a) has been issued a QCE; or\n- (b) has been issued, or becomes eligible for the issue of, any of the following— (i) a senior certificate; (ii) a certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ; (iii) an equivalent qualification, other than an excluded qualification.\n- (i) a senior certificate;\n- (ii) a certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ;\n- (iii) an equivalent qualification, other than an excluded qualification.\n- (i) a senior certificate;\n- (ii) a certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ;\n- (iii) an equivalent qualification, other than an excluded qualification.","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"sec.101","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority may request further information for deciding whether person is ineligible for issue of QCE","content":"### sec.101 Authority may request further information for deciding whether person is ineligible for issue of QCE\n\nThis section applies if—\na student account is opened for a person; and\nthe authority has been notified, under section 51 (3) of the Act , that the person has been issued with, or become eligible for the issue of, an equivalent qualification, other than an excluded qualification.\nFor deciding whether the person is ineligible for the issue of a QCE under section 100 (1) (b) (iii) , the authority may give the person a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days.\nA notice given by the authority under subsection (2) must be given to the person within 7 days after the authority receives the notification mentioned in subsection (1) (b) .\nDespite subsection (2) , the authority and the person may, within 28 days after the person being given the notice, agree to extend the period for complying with the request to a day after the period stated in the notice.\n(sec.101-ssec.1) This section applies if— a student account is opened for a person; and the authority has been notified, under section 51 (3) of the Act , that the person has been issued with, or become eligible for the issue of, an equivalent qualification, other than an excluded qualification.\n(sec.101-ssec.2) For deciding whether the person is ineligible for the issue of a QCE under section 100 (1) (b) (iii) , the authority may give the person a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days.\n(sec.101-ssec.3) A notice given by the authority under subsection (2) must be given to the person within 7 days after the authority receives the notification mentioned in subsection (1) (b) .\n(sec.101-ssec.4) Despite subsection (2) , the authority and the person may, within 28 days after the person being given the notice, agree to extend the period for complying with the request to a day after the period stated in the notice.\n- (a) a student account is opened for a person; and\n- (b) the authority has been notified, under section 51 (3) of the Act , that the person has been issued with, or become eligible for the issue of, an equivalent qualification, other than an excluded qualification.","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Equivalent qualifications","content":"## Equivalent qualifications","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"sec.102","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding whether qualification is equivalent to QCE","content":"### sec.102 Deciding whether qualification is equivalent to QCE\n\nThe authority may decide that a qualification issued in another State or country is equivalent to the QCE if it is satisfied that—\nthe qualification relates to a level of schooling that is equivalent to senior secondary education; and\nthe extent of the studies contributing to the issue of the qualification is comparable to the extent of studies contributing to the issue of a QCE.\nThe authority may publish on the authority’s website the qualifications it decides are equivalent to the QCE.\n(sec.102-ssec.1) The authority may decide that a qualification issued in another State or country is equivalent to the QCE if it is satisfied that— the qualification relates to a level of schooling that is equivalent to senior secondary education; and the extent of the studies contributing to the issue of the qualification is comparable to the extent of studies contributing to the issue of a QCE.\n(sec.102-ssec.2) The authority may publish on the authority’s website the qualifications it decides are equivalent to the QCE.\n- (a) the qualification relates to a level of schooling that is equivalent to senior secondary education; and\n- (b) the extent of the studies contributing to the issue of the qualification is comparable to the extent of studies contributing to the issue of a QCE.","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"sec.103","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to decide whether qualification is equivalent to QCE","content":"### sec.103 Requirement to decide whether qualification is equivalent to QCE\n\nThis section applies if—\na student account is opened for a person; and\nthe authority has been notified, under section 51 (3) of the Act , that the person has been issued with, or become eligible for the issue of, a qualification, other than an equivalent qualification, issued or to be issued in another country.\nThe authority must, within 28 days after the relevant day, decide under section 102 whether the qualification is equivalent to the QCE.\nIf the authority decides the qualification is equivalent to the QCE, the authority must give the person an information notice for the decision.\nIf the authority decides the qualification is not equivalent to the QCE, the authority must give the person notice of the decision.\nIf the authority does not decide whether the qualification is equivalent to the QCE within 28 days after the relevant day—\nthe authority is taken to have decided that the qualification is not equivalent to the QCE; and\nthe authority must give the person notice of the decision.\nIf the authority decides the qualification is not equivalent to the QCE, the person does not become ineligible for the issue of a QCE only because the qualification later becomes an equivalent qualification.\nSubsection (6) applies despite section 100 (1) (b) (iii) .\nIn this section—\nrelevant day means—\nthe day the authority received the notification mentioned in subsection (1) (b) ; or\nif the authority gives the person a notice under section 104 (1) —\nthe last day of the period stated in the notice; or\nif the period is extended under section 104 (3) —the day to which the period is extended.\n(sec.103-ssec.1) This section applies if— a student account is opened for a person; and the authority has been notified, under section 51 (3) of the Act , that the person has been issued with, or become eligible for the issue of, a qualification, other than an equivalent qualification, issued or to be issued in another country.\n(sec.103-ssec.2) The authority must, within 28 days after the relevant day, decide under section 102 whether the qualification is equivalent to the QCE.\n(sec.103-ssec.3) If the authority decides the qualification is equivalent to the QCE, the authority must give the person an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.103-ssec.4) If the authority decides the qualification is not equivalent to the QCE, the authority must give the person notice of the decision.\n(sec.103-ssec.5) If the authority does not decide whether the qualification is equivalent to the QCE within 28 days after the relevant day— the authority is taken to have decided that the qualification is not equivalent to the QCE; and the authority must give the person notice of the decision.\n(sec.103-ssec.6) If the authority decides the qualification is not equivalent to the QCE, the person does not become ineligible for the issue of a QCE only because the qualification later becomes an equivalent qualification.\n(sec.103-ssec.7) Subsection (6) applies despite section 100 (1) (b) (iii) .\n(sec.103-ssec.8) In this section— relevant day means— the day the authority received the notification mentioned in subsection (1) (b) ; or if the authority gives the person a notice under section 104 (1) — the last day of the period stated in the notice; or if the period is extended under section 104 (3) —the day to which the period is extended.\n- (a) a student account is opened for a person; and\n- (b) the authority has been notified, under section 51 (3) of the Act , that the person has been issued with, or become eligible for the issue of, a qualification, other than an equivalent qualification, issued or to be issued in another country.\n- (a) the authority is taken to have decided that the qualification is not equivalent to the QCE; and\n- (b) the authority must give the person notice of the decision.\n- (a) the day the authority received the notification mentioned in subsection (1) (b) ; or\n- (b) if the authority gives the person a notice under section 104 (1) — (i) the last day of the period stated in the notice; or (ii) if the period is extended under section 104 (3) —the day to which the period is extended.\n- (i) the last day of the period stated in the notice; or\n- (ii) if the period is extended under section 104 (3) —the day to which the period is extended.\n- (i) the last day of the period stated in the notice; or\n- (ii) if the period is extended under section 104 (3) —the day to which the period is extended.","sortOrder":122},{"sectionNumber":"sec.104","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority may request further information or documents","content":"### sec.104 Authority may request further information or documents\n\nIf the authority considers further information or a document is required for deciding whether a qualification is equivalent to a QCE under section 103 , the authority may give the person mentioned in section 103 (1) a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days.\nThe notice must be given to the person within 7 days after the authority receives the notification mentioned in section 103 (1) (b) .\nDespite subsection (2) , the authority and the person may, within 28 days after the person is given the notice, agree to extend the period for complying with the request to a day after the period stated in the notice.\n(sec.104-ssec.1) If the authority considers further information or a document is required for deciding whether a qualification is equivalent to a QCE under section 103 , the authority may give the person mentioned in section 103 (1) a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days.\n(sec.104-ssec.2) The notice must be given to the person within 7 days after the authority receives the notification mentioned in section 103 (1) (b) .\n(sec.104-ssec.3) Despite subsection (2) , the authority and the person may, within 28 days after the person is given the notice, agree to extend the period for complying with the request to a day after the period stated in the notice.","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Contributing studies and credits","content":"## Contributing studies and credits","sortOrder":124},{"sectionNumber":"sec.105","sectionType":"section","heading":"Categories of contributing studies","content":"### sec.105 Categories of contributing studies\n\nThe categories of contributing studies are—\ncore studies; and\nany other categories provided for in the guideline under subsection (2) .\nThe authority must make a guideline stating, for each category of contributing studies, the criteria that contributing studies must meet to belong to the category.\nThe authority must apply the criteria stated in the guideline under subsection (2) and decide the category to which contributing studies belong.\nAfter the authority has decided the category to which contributing studies belong under subsection (3) , the authority must make a guideline (the contributing studies guideline ) stating the category to which contributing studies belong.\nThe category to which contributing studies belong is the category provided for under the contributing studies guideline.\n(sec.105-ssec.1) The categories of contributing studies are— core studies; and any other categories provided for in the guideline under subsection (2) .\n(sec.105-ssec.2) The authority must make a guideline stating, for each category of contributing studies, the criteria that contributing studies must meet to belong to the category.\n(sec.105-ssec.3) The authority must apply the criteria stated in the guideline under subsection (2) and decide the category to which contributing studies belong.\n(sec.105-ssec.4) After the authority has decided the category to which contributing studies belong under subsection (3) , the authority must make a guideline (the contributing studies guideline ) stating the category to which contributing studies belong.\n(sec.105-ssec.5) The category to which contributing studies belong is the category provided for under the contributing studies guideline.\n- (a) core studies; and\n- (b) any other categories provided for in the guideline under subsection (2) .","sortOrder":125},{"sectionNumber":"sec.106","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to record credits for contributing studies in person’s student account","content":"### sec.106 Requirement to record credits for contributing studies in person’s student account\n\nThe authority must record credits for contributing studies in a person’s student account if the requirements stated in subsection (2) are satisfied.\nThe requirements are—\nfor a senior subject, each of the following—\nthe person has taken an external assessment for the subject;\nthe authority has decided, under section 71 , the person’s result for the external assessment for the subject;\nthe person’s result is recorded in the person’s student account;\nthe person’s result satisfies the required standard of achievement for the studies; or\nfor non-Queensland studies, each of the following—\nthe results of the person’s assessment for the studies are recorded in the person’s student account under part 8 , division 2 ;\nthe completion requirement for the studies is satisfied;\nthe person has achieved the required standard of achievement for the studies; or\nfor any other contributing studies, each of the following—\nthe results of the person’s assessment for the studies are recorded in the person’s student account;\nthe completion requirement for the studies is satisfied;\nthe person has achieved the required standard of achievement for the studies.\nFor subsection (2) (b) (ii) and (c)(ii), the completion requirement for the studies is satisfied if—\nthe person has completed the studies as required under section 109 ; or\nfor studies that are core studies—the person has partially completed the studies as required under section 110 (2) .\nIf credits for contributing studies must be recorded in a person’s student account under this section, the authority must record in the student account the number of credits equivalent to the credit value for the studies.\nThis section applies subject to section 119 .\n(sec.106-ssec.1) The authority must record credits for contributing studies in a person’s student account if the requirements stated in subsection (2) are satisfied.\n(sec.106-ssec.2) The requirements are— for a senior subject, each of the following— the person has taken an external assessment for the subject; the authority has decided, under section 71 , the person’s result for the external assessment for the subject; the person’s result is recorded in the person’s student account; the person’s result satisfies the required standard of achievement for the studies; or for non-Queensland studies, each of the following— the results of the person’s assessment for the studies are recorded in the person’s student account under part 8 , division 2 ; the completion requirement for the studies is satisfied; the person has achieved the required standard of achievement for the studies; or for any other contributing studies, each of the following— the results of the person’s assessment for the studies are recorded in the person’s student account; the completion requirement for the studies is satisfied; the person has achieved the required standard of achievement for the studies.\n(sec.106-ssec.3) For subsection (2) (b) (ii) and (c)(ii), the completion requirement for the studies is satisfied if— the person has completed the studies as required under section 109 ; or for studies that are core studies—the person has partially completed the studies as required under section 110 (2) .\n(sec.106-ssec.4) If credits for contributing studies must be recorded in a person’s student account under this section, the authority must record in the student account the number of credits equivalent to the credit value for the studies.\n(sec.106-ssec.5) This section applies subject to section 119 .\n- (a) for a senior subject, each of the following— (i) the person has taken an external assessment for the subject; (ii) the authority has decided, under section 71 , the person’s result for the external assessment for the subject; (iii) the person’s result is recorded in the person’s student account; (iv) the person’s result satisfies the required standard of achievement for the studies; or\n- (i) the person has taken an external assessment for the subject;\n- (ii) the authority has decided, under section 71 , the person’s result for the external assessment for the subject;\n- (iii) the person’s result is recorded in the person’s student account;\n- (iv) the person’s result satisfies the required standard of achievement for the studies; or\n- (b) for non-Queensland studies, each of the following— (i) the results of the person’s assessment for the studies are recorded in the person’s student account under part 8 , division 2 ; (ii) the completion requirement for the studies is satisfied; (iii) the person has achieved the required standard of achievement for the studies; or\n- (i) the results of the person’s assessment for the studies are recorded in the person’s student account under part 8 , division 2 ;\n- (ii) the completion requirement for the studies is satisfied;\n- (iii) the person has achieved the required standard of achievement for the studies; or\n- (c) for any other contributing studies, each of the following— (i) the results of the person’s assessment for the studies are recorded in the person’s student account; (ii) the completion requirement for the studies is satisfied; (iii) the person has achieved the required standard of achievement for the studies.\n- (i) the results of the person’s assessment for the studies are recorded in the person’s student account;\n- (ii) the completion requirement for the studies is satisfied;\n- (iii) the person has achieved the required standard of achievement for the studies.\n- (i) the person has taken an external assessment for the subject;\n- (ii) the authority has decided, under section 71 , the person’s result for the external assessment for the subject;\n- (iii) the person’s result is recorded in the person’s student account;\n- (iv) the person’s result satisfies the required standard of achievement for the studies; or\n- (i) the results of the person’s assessment for the studies are recorded in the person’s student account under part 8 , division 2 ;\n- (ii) the completion requirement for the studies is satisfied;\n- (iii) the person has achieved the required standard of achievement for the studies; or\n- (i) the results of the person’s assessment for the studies are recorded in the person’s student account;\n- (ii) the completion requirement for the studies is satisfied;\n- (iii) the person has achieved the required standard of achievement for the studies.\n- (a) the person has completed the studies as required under section 109 ; or\n- (b) for studies that are core studies—the person has partially completed the studies as required under section 110 (2) .","sortOrder":126},{"sectionNumber":"sec.107","sectionType":"section","heading":"Credit value for contributing studies","content":"### sec.107 Credit value for contributing studies\n\nThe authority must make a guideline (the credit value guideline ) stating the criteria to be applied by the authority for deciding the credit value for contributing studies.\nAlso, the authority must apply the criteria stated in the credit value guideline and decide the credit value for contributing studies, including partially completed core studies.\nThe authority must publish on the authority’s website the credit value for contributing studies, including partially completed core studies.\n(sec.107-ssec.1) The authority must make a guideline (the credit value guideline ) stating the criteria to be applied by the authority for deciding the credit value for contributing studies.\n(sec.107-ssec.2) Also, the authority must apply the criteria stated in the credit value guideline and decide the credit value for contributing studies, including partially completed core studies.\n(sec.107-ssec.3) The authority must publish on the authority’s website the credit value for contributing studies, including partially completed core studies.","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"sec.108","sectionType":"section","heading":"Required standard of achievement for contributing studies","content":"### sec.108 Required standard of achievement for contributing studies\n\nThe authority must decide, for contributing studies, the standard of achievement a person must achieve (the required standard of achievement ) in order for credits for the studies to be recorded in the person’s student account.\nThe authority must make a guideline stating the required standard of achievement for contributing studies.\n(sec.108-ssec.1) The authority must decide, for contributing studies, the standard of achievement a person must achieve (the required standard of achievement ) in order for credits for the studies to be recorded in the person’s student account.\n(sec.108-ssec.2) The authority must make a guideline stating the required standard of achievement for contributing studies.","sortOrder":128},{"sectionNumber":"sec.109","sectionType":"section","heading":"Completion of particular contributing studies","content":"### sec.109 Completion of particular contributing studies\n\nThis section applies in relation to contributing studies mentioned in section 106 (2) (b) (ii) and (c)(ii).\nA person completes the contributing studies if—\nfor non-Queensland studies—the authority is satisfied the person has completed the studies; or\nfor other contributing studies—the person complies with the requirements of the provider or recognised school for the studies about completion of the studies.\nIf the authority decides for subsection (2) (a) that the authority is not satisfied a person has completed non-Queensland studies, the authority must, as soon as practicable after making the decision, give the person an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.109-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to contributing studies mentioned in section 106 (2) (b) (ii) and (c)(ii).\n(sec.109-ssec.2) A person completes the contributing studies if— for non-Queensland studies—the authority is satisfied the person has completed the studies; or for other contributing studies—the person complies with the requirements of the provider or recognised school for the studies about completion of the studies.\n(sec.109-ssec.3) If the authority decides for subsection (2) (a) that the authority is not satisfied a person has completed non-Queensland studies, the authority must, as soon as practicable after making the decision, give the person an information notice for the decision.\n- (a) for non-Queensland studies—the authority is satisfied the person has completed the studies; or\n- (b) for other contributing studies—the person complies with the requirements of the provider or recognised school for the studies about completion of the studies.","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"sec.110","sectionType":"section","heading":"Partial completion of contributing studies","content":"### sec.110 Partial completion of contributing studies\n\nThe authority must make a guideline about partial completion of contributing studies that states the requirements a person must satisfy to partially complete the studies.\nA person partially completes contributing studies if the person complies with the requirements stated in the guideline mentioned in subsection (1) .\n(sec.110-ssec.1) The authority must make a guideline about partial completion of contributing studies that states the requirements a person must satisfy to partially complete the studies.\n(sec.110-ssec.2) A person partially completes contributing studies if the person complies with the requirements stated in the guideline mentioned in subsection (1) .","sortOrder":130},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Recognition of particular studies as contributing studies","content":"## Recognition of particular studies as contributing studies","sortOrder":131},{"sectionNumber":"sec.111","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of division","content":"### sec.111 Purpose of division\n\nThe purpose of this division is to enable the authority to recognise studies as contributing studies for section 4 (g) .","sortOrder":132},{"sectionNumber":"sec.112","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.112 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\ncancel , recognition of studies, means remove the studies from the recognised studies list.\nconsenting entity , for studies, means the entity mentioned in section 114 (c) .\ncriteria guideline see section 113 .\nrecognised , in relation to studies, means the studies are published on the authority’s website under this division.\nrecognised studies list means a list published under section 116 .\nreview day —\nin relation to the first review of the recognition of studies—see section 115 (a) ; or\nin relation to a review of whether to continue the recognition of studies—see section 117 (4) (a) .\n- (a) in relation to the first review of the recognition of studies—see section 115 (a) ; or\n- (b) in relation to a review of whether to continue the recognition of studies—see section 117 (4) (a) .","sortOrder":133},{"sectionNumber":"sec.113","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criteria for recognising particular studies as contributing studies","content":"### sec.113 Criteria for recognising particular studies as contributing studies\n\nThe authority must make a guideline (the criteria guideline ) stating the criteria that must be met in order for the authority to decide to recognise, or continue to recognise, studies under this division.","sortOrder":134},{"sectionNumber":"sec.114","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for recognition","content":"### sec.114 Requirements for recognition\n\nThe authority may decide to recognise studies under this division if—\nthe authority reasonably believes the studies are appropriate for senior secondary education; and\nthe authority is satisfied the studies meet the criteria stated in the criteria guideline; and\neach entity that issues results to persons who undertake the studies has given the authority written consent to the studies being recognised under this division.\n- (a) the authority reasonably believes the studies are appropriate for senior secondary education; and\n- (b) the authority is satisfied the studies meet the criteria stated in the criteria guideline; and\n- (c) each entity that issues results to persons who undertake the studies has given the authority written consent to the studies being recognised under this division.","sortOrder":135},{"sectionNumber":"sec.115","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedure for recognising studies","content":"### sec.115 Procedure for recognising studies\n\nIf the authority decides to recognise studies under this division, it must—\ndecide the day (the review day ) by which recognition of the studies will first be reviewed by the authority; and\ngive a notice to the consenting entity for the studies stating—\nthat the authority has decided to recognise the studies under this division; and\nthe review day for the studies; and\ninclude details of the studies on the authority’s website.\n- (a) decide the day (the review day ) by which recognition of the studies will first be reviewed by the authority; and\n- (b) give a notice to the consenting entity for the studies stating— (i) that the authority has decided to recognise the studies under this division; and (ii) the review day for the studies; and\n- (i) that the authority has decided to recognise the studies under this division; and\n- (ii) the review day for the studies; and\n- (c) include details of the studies on the authority’s website.\n- (i) that the authority has decided to recognise the studies under this division; and\n- (ii) the review day for the studies; and","sortOrder":136},{"sectionNumber":"sec.116","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recognised studies","content":"### sec.116 Recognised studies\n\nThe authority must publish on the authority’s website a current list of studies recognised under this division, including each of the following—\nthe name of the studies;\nthe category to which the studies belong;\nthe required standard of achievement for the studies;\nthe credit value for the studies;\nthe next review day for the studies.\n- (a) the name of the studies;\n- (b) the category to which the studies belong;\n- (c) the required standard of achievement for the studies;\n- (d) the credit value for the studies;\n- (e) the next review day for the studies.","sortOrder":137},{"sectionNumber":"sec.117","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of review","content":"### sec.117 Conduct of review\n\nThe authority must review the recognition of studies recognised under this division not earlier than 6 months before the review day, and not later than the review day, for the studies.\nThe purpose of the review is for the authority to decide whether to continue recognition of the studies.\nThe authority may decide to continue recognition of the studies if—\nthe authority reasonably believes the studies continue to be appropriate for senior secondary education; and\nthe authority is satisfied the studies continue to meet the criteria stated in the criteria guideline; and\nthe consenting entity for the studies has not revoked its consent to the studies being recognised under this division.\nIf the authority decides to continue recognition of the studies, it must—\ndecide the day (also the review day ) by which it will next review the recognition of the studies; and\ngive a notice to the consenting entity for the studies stating—\nthat the authority has decided to continue to recognise the studies under this division; and\nthe review day for the studies.\nIf the authority decides not to continue recognition of the studies—\nthe authority must give the consenting entity for the studies an information notice for the decision that also states the day on which the recognition will be cancelled; and\nthe authority must give any school providing the studies a notice that states the day on which the recognition will be cancelled.\nThe authority must not cancel the recognition of the studies before the day stated in the notice given under subsection (5) .\n(sec.117-ssec.1) The authority must review the recognition of studies recognised under this division not earlier than 6 months before the review day, and not later than the review day, for the studies.\n(sec.117-ssec.2) The purpose of the review is for the authority to decide whether to continue recognition of the studies.\n(sec.117-ssec.3) The authority may decide to continue recognition of the studies if— the authority reasonably believes the studies continue to be appropriate for senior secondary education; and the authority is satisfied the studies continue to meet the criteria stated in the criteria guideline; and the consenting entity for the studies has not revoked its consent to the studies being recognised under this division.\n(sec.117-ssec.4) If the authority decides to continue recognition of the studies, it must— decide the day (also the review day ) by which it will next review the recognition of the studies; and give a notice to the consenting entity for the studies stating— that the authority has decided to continue to recognise the studies under this division; and the review day for the studies.\n(sec.117-ssec.5) If the authority decides not to continue recognition of the studies— the authority must give the consenting entity for the studies an information notice for the decision that also states the day on which the recognition will be cancelled; and the authority must give any school providing the studies a notice that states the day on which the recognition will be cancelled.\n(sec.117-ssec.6) The authority must not cancel the recognition of the studies before the day stated in the notice given under subsection (5) .\n- (a) the authority reasonably believes the studies continue to be appropriate for senior secondary education; and\n- (b) the authority is satisfied the studies continue to meet the criteria stated in the criteria guideline; and\n- (c) the consenting entity for the studies has not revoked its consent to the studies being recognised under this division.\n- (a) decide the day (also the review day ) by which it will next review the recognition of the studies; and\n- (b) give a notice to the consenting entity for the studies stating— (i) that the authority has decided to continue to recognise the studies under this division; and (ii) the review day for the studies.\n- (i) that the authority has decided to continue to recognise the studies under this division; and\n- (ii) the review day for the studies.\n- (i) that the authority has decided to continue to recognise the studies under this division; and\n- (ii) the review day for the studies.\n- (a) the authority must give the consenting entity for the studies an information notice for the decision that also states the day on which the recognition will be cancelled; and\n- (b) the authority must give any school providing the studies a notice that states the day on which the recognition will be cancelled.","sortOrder":138},{"sectionNumber":"sec.118","sectionType":"section","heading":"Cancelling recognition other than because of review","content":"### sec.118 Cancelling recognition other than because of review\n\nThe authority may at any time decide to cancel the recognition of studies recognised under this division if—\nthe authority reasonably believes the studies are not appropriate for senior secondary education; or\nthe authority is not satisfied the studies meet the criteria stated in the criteria guideline.\nIf the authority decides to cancel recognition of studies under this section, the authority—\nmust, at least 1 month before the day on which the recognition is cancelled, give the consenting entity for the studies an information notice for the decision that also states the day on which the recognition will be cancelled; and\nmust give any school providing the studies a notice that states the day on which the recognition will be cancelled; and\nmust not cancel recognition of the studies before the day stated in the notice given under paragraph (a) .\nThe authority must cancel the recognition of studies recognised under this division if the consenting entity for the studies gives the authority a written request.\n(sec.118-ssec.1) The authority may at any time decide to cancel the recognition of studies recognised under this division if— the authority reasonably believes the studies are not appropriate for senior secondary education; or the authority is not satisfied the studies meet the criteria stated in the criteria guideline.\n(sec.118-ssec.2) If the authority decides to cancel recognition of studies under this section, the authority— must, at least 1 month before the day on which the recognition is cancelled, give the consenting entity for the studies an information notice for the decision that also states the day on which the recognition will be cancelled; and must give any school providing the studies a notice that states the day on which the recognition will be cancelled; and must not cancel recognition of the studies before the day stated in the notice given under paragraph (a) .\n(sec.118-ssec.3) The authority must cancel the recognition of studies recognised under this division if the consenting entity for the studies gives the authority a written request.\n- (a) the authority reasonably believes the studies are not appropriate for senior secondary education; or\n- (b) the authority is not satisfied the studies meet the criteria stated in the criteria guideline.\n- (a) must, at least 1 month before the day on which the recognition is cancelled, give the consenting entity for the studies an information notice for the decision that also states the day on which the recognition will be cancelled; and\n- (b) must give any school providing the studies a notice that states the day on which the recognition will be cancelled; and\n- (c) must not cancel recognition of the studies before the day stated in the notice given under paragraph (a) .","sortOrder":139},{"sectionNumber":"sec.119","sectionType":"section","heading":"Credits for recognised studies","content":"### sec.119 Credits for recognised studies\n\nCredits for studies recognised under this division may be recorded in a person’s student account if the person’s results for the studies are achieved while the studies are recognised.\nHowever, if a person is enrolled in studies recognised under this division immediately before the recognition is cancelled under section 117 or 118 , credits for the studies may be recorded in the person’s student account even if the person’s results for the studies are achieved after the recognition is cancelled.\nFor subsection (2) , section 57 of the Act and this part apply as if the studies were recognised when the person’s results for the studies are achieved.\n(sec.119-ssec.1) Credits for studies recognised under this division may be recorded in a person’s student account if the person’s results for the studies are achieved while the studies are recognised.\n(sec.119-ssec.2) However, if a person is enrolled in studies recognised under this division immediately before the recognition is cancelled under section 117 or 118 , credits for the studies may be recorded in the person’s student account even if the person’s results for the studies are achieved after the recognition is cancelled.\n(sec.119-ssec.3) For subsection (2) , section 57 of the Act and this part apply as if the studies were recognised when the person’s results for the studies are achieved.","sortOrder":140},{"sectionNumber":"sec.120","sectionType":"section","heading":"Providing evidence of assessment for particular recognised studies","content":"### sec.120 Providing evidence of assessment for particular recognised studies\n\nThis section applies if—\na person for whom a student account is open is or was enrolled with a provider or recognised school for studies recognised under this division; and\nbefore the person’s results in the studies are issued, the provider or recognised school stops issuing results for the studies; and\nthe provider or recognised school has carried out some assessment of the person for the studies.\nIf evidence of the results of the assessment mentioned in subsection (1) (c) is provided to the authority, the authority may record the results in the person’s student account.\nIn this section—\nprovider see section 47 of the Act .\n(sec.120-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person for whom a student account is open is or was enrolled with a provider or recognised school for studies recognised under this division; and before the person’s results in the studies are issued, the provider or recognised school stops issuing results for the studies; and the provider or recognised school has carried out some assessment of the person for the studies.\n(sec.120-ssec.2) If evidence of the results of the assessment mentioned in subsection (1) (c) is provided to the authority, the authority may record the results in the person’s student account.\n(sec.120-ssec.3) In this section— provider see section 47 of the Act .\n- (a) a person for whom a student account is open is or was enrolled with a provider or recognised school for studies recognised under this division; and\n- (b) before the person’s results in the studies are issued, the provider or recognised school stops issuing results for the studies; and\n- (c) the provider or recognised school has carried out some assessment of the person for the studies.","sortOrder":141},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Recognising non-Queensland studies","content":"## Recognising non-Queensland studies","sortOrder":142},{"sectionNumber":"sec.121","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.121 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\napplicant see section 124 (1) .\nextended compliance day see section 124 (3) .","sortOrder":143},{"sectionNumber":"sec.122","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice may be given to authority for recognition of non-Queensland studies","content":"### sec.122 Notice may be given to authority for recognition of non-Queensland studies\n\nA person may apply to the authority for recognition by the authority of non-Queensland studies that are not recognised as contributing studies under section 123 .\nThe person must give the authority a results notice for the non-Queensland studies.\n(sec.122-ssec.1) A person may apply to the authority for recognition by the authority of non-Queensland studies that are not recognised as contributing studies under section 123 .\n(sec.122-ssec.2) The person must give the authority a results notice for the non-Queensland studies.","sortOrder":144},{"sectionNumber":"sec.123","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority may decide to recognise non-Queensland studies","content":"### sec.123 Authority may decide to recognise non-Queensland studies\n\nThe authority may decide to recognise non-Queensland studies as contributing studies if the authority is satisfied the studies relate to a level of schooling that is equivalent to senior secondary education.","sortOrder":145},{"sectionNumber":"sec.124","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority may request further information or documents","content":"### sec.124 Authority may request further information or documents\n\nBefore deciding whether to recognise non-Queensland studies as contributing studies, the authority may, by notice, require a person who gave a results notice under section 122 (2) (the applicant ) to give the authority further information or a document the authority reasonably requires to make the decision.\nThe further information or document must be given to the authority within 28 days after the authority gives the applicant a notice under subsection (1) .\nDespite subsection (2) , the authority and the applicant may, before the end of the 28-day period, agree to extend the period for complying with the requirement to a day (the extended compliance day ) after the end of the 28-day period.\nThe applicant is taken to have withdrawn the results notice, to the extent the notice is for the non-Queensland studies, if—\nthe authority gives the applicant a notice under subsection (1) ; and\nthe applicant does not give the authority the information or document required—\nwithin the 28-day period; or\nif the authority and the applicant agree to extend the period for complying with the requirement—by the extended compliance day.\n(sec.124-ssec.1) Before deciding whether to recognise non-Queensland studies as contributing studies, the authority may, by notice, require a person who gave a results notice under section 122 (2) (the applicant ) to give the authority further information or a document the authority reasonably requires to make the decision.\n(sec.124-ssec.2) The further information or document must be given to the authority within 28 days after the authority gives the applicant a notice under subsection (1) .\n(sec.124-ssec.3) Despite subsection (2) , the authority and the applicant may, before the end of the 28-day period, agree to extend the period for complying with the requirement to a day (the extended compliance day ) after the end of the 28-day period.\n(sec.124-ssec.4) The applicant is taken to have withdrawn the results notice, to the extent the notice is for the non-Queensland studies, if— the authority gives the applicant a notice under subsection (1) ; and the applicant does not give the authority the information or document required— within the 28-day period; or if the authority and the applicant agree to extend the period for complying with the requirement—by the extended compliance day.\n- (a) the authority gives the applicant a notice under subsection (1) ; and\n- (b) the applicant does not give the authority the information or document required— (i) within the 28-day period; or (ii) if the authority and the applicant agree to extend the period for complying with the requirement—by the extended compliance day.\n- (i) within the 28-day period; or\n- (ii) if the authority and the applicant agree to extend the period for complying with the requirement—by the extended compliance day.\n- (i) within the 28-day period; or\n- (ii) if the authority and the applicant agree to extend the period for complying with the requirement—by the extended compliance day.","sortOrder":146},{"sectionNumber":"sec.125","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding whether to recognise non-Queensland studies","content":"### sec.125 Deciding whether to recognise non-Queensland studies\n\nWithin 60 days after the relevant day, the authority must decide whether to recognise the non-Queensland studies as contributing studies.\nIf the authority decides to recognise the non-Queensland studies as contributing studies, the authority must—\nrecord the applicant’s results for the studies in the applicant’s student account; and\ngive the applicant a notice stating—\nthat the authority has decided to recognise the studies as contributing studies; and\nthe results for the studies that have been recorded in the applicant’s student account; and\nwhether or not the applicant satisfies the school study eligibility requirement under section 99 (3) (b) in relation to the studies.\nSubsection (2) (b) (iii) does not apply if there are results already recorded in the applicant’s student account for studies in relation to which the applicant satisfies the school study eligibility requirement.\nIf the authority decides not to recognise the non-Queensland studies as contributing studies, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\nIn this section—\nrelevant day means—\nthe day the authority received the applicant’s results notice; or\nif the authority gives the applicant a notice under section 124 (1) —the last day of the 28-day period under the notice or the extended compliance day.\n(sec.125-ssec.1) Within 60 days after the relevant day, the authority must decide whether to recognise the non-Queensland studies as contributing studies.\n(sec.125-ssec.2) If the authority decides to recognise the non-Queensland studies as contributing studies, the authority must— record the applicant’s results for the studies in the applicant’s student account; and give the applicant a notice stating— that the authority has decided to recognise the studies as contributing studies; and the results for the studies that have been recorded in the applicant’s student account; and whether or not the applicant satisfies the school study eligibility requirement under section 99 (3) (b) in relation to the studies.\n(sec.125-ssec.3) Subsection (2) (b) (iii) does not apply if there are results already recorded in the applicant’s student account for studies in relation to which the applicant satisfies the school study eligibility requirement.\n(sec.125-ssec.4) If the authority decides not to recognise the non-Queensland studies as contributing studies, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.125-ssec.5) In this section— relevant day means— the day the authority received the applicant’s results notice; or if the authority gives the applicant a notice under section 124 (1) —the last day of the 28-day period under the notice or the extended compliance day.\n- (a) record the applicant’s results for the studies in the applicant’s student account; and\n- (b) give the applicant a notice stating— (i) that the authority has decided to recognise the studies as contributing studies; and (ii) the results for the studies that have been recorded in the applicant’s student account; and (iii) whether or not the applicant satisfies the school study eligibility requirement under section 99 (3) (b) in relation to the studies.\n- (i) that the authority has decided to recognise the studies as contributing studies; and\n- (ii) the results for the studies that have been recorded in the applicant’s student account; and\n- (iii) whether or not the applicant satisfies the school study eligibility requirement under section 99 (3) (b) in relation to the studies.\n- (i) that the authority has decided to recognise the studies as contributing studies; and\n- (ii) the results for the studies that have been recorded in the applicant’s student account; and\n- (iii) whether or not the applicant satisfies the school study eligibility requirement under section 99 (3) (b) in relation to the studies.\n- (a) the day the authority received the applicant’s results notice; or\n- (b) if the authority gives the applicant a notice under section 124 (1) —the last day of the 28-day period under the notice or the extended compliance day.","sortOrder":147},{"sectionNumber":"sec.126","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of decisions about category and credits for contributing studies","content":"### sec.126 Notice of decisions about category and credits for contributing studies\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe authority decides under section 125 to recognise non-Queensland studies as contributing studies; and\ncredits for the studies must be recorded in the applicant’s student account under section 106 .\nThe authority must, as soon as practicable after deciding the matters mentioned in sections 105 (3) and 107 (2) for the studies, give the applicant an information notice for each of the decisions.\n(sec.126-ssec.1) This section applies if— the authority decides under section 125 to recognise non-Queensland studies as contributing studies; and credits for the studies must be recorded in the applicant’s student account under section 106 .\n(sec.126-ssec.2) The authority must, as soon as practicable after deciding the matters mentioned in sections 105 (3) and 107 (2) for the studies, give the applicant an information notice for each of the decisions.\n- (a) the authority decides under section 125 to recognise non-Queensland studies as contributing studies; and\n- (b) credits for the studies must be recorded in the applicant’s student account under section 106 .","sortOrder":148},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Issuing of QCE","content":"## Issuing of QCE","sortOrder":149},{"sectionNumber":"sec.127","sectionType":"section","heading":"When QCE must be issued","content":"### sec.127 When QCE must be issued\n\nThe authority must issue a QCE to a person who meets the eligibility requirements for a QCE—\nif the person meets the eligibility requirements during the person’s year 12 year of schooling and finishes senior secondary education in that year—in December of that year; or\nif the person meets the eligibility requirements before the finishing day for the person’s year 12 year of schooling but does not finish senior secondary education in that year—in the first July or December, whichever occurs first, after the authority receives a relevant request from the person; or\notherwise—in the first July or December, whichever occurs first, after the person meets the eligibility requirements, or an earlier time decided by the authority.\nIn this section—\nrelevant request means a written request for the authority to issue a QCE to the person received by the authority on or after 1 January of the year after the person’s year 12 year of schooling.\n(sec.127-ssec.1) The authority must issue a QCE to a person who meets the eligibility requirements for a QCE— if the person meets the eligibility requirements during the person’s year 12 year of schooling and finishes senior secondary education in that year—in December of that year; or if the person meets the eligibility requirements before the finishing day for the person’s year 12 year of schooling but does not finish senior secondary education in that year—in the first July or December, whichever occurs first, after the authority receives a relevant request from the person; or otherwise—in the first July or December, whichever occurs first, after the person meets the eligibility requirements, or an earlier time decided by the authority.\n(sec.127-ssec.2) In this section— relevant request means a written request for the authority to issue a QCE to the person received by the authority on or after 1 January of the year after the person’s year 12 year of schooling.\n- (a) if the person meets the eligibility requirements during the person’s year 12 year of schooling and finishes senior secondary education in that year—in December of that year; or\n- (b) if the person meets the eligibility requirements before the finishing day for the person’s year 12 year of schooling but does not finish senior secondary education in that year—in the first July or December, whichever occurs first, after the authority receives a relevant request from the person; or\n- (c) otherwise—in the first July or December, whichever occurs first, after the person meets the eligibility requirements, or an earlier time decided by the authority.","sortOrder":150},{"sectionNumber":"sec.128","sectionType":"section","heading":"What must be stated on QCE","content":"### sec.128 What must be stated on QCE\n\nA QCE must state each of the following—\nthe name of the person to whom it is issued;\nthe date it is issued;\nthat the person has met the eligibility requirements for a QCE.\n- (a) the name of the person to whom it is issued;\n- (b) the date it is issued;\n- (c) that the person has met the eligibility requirements for a QCE.","sortOrder":151},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.8","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"## Miscellaneous","sortOrder":152},{"sectionNumber":"sec.129","sectionType":"section","heading":"Day on which credits must take effect","content":"### sec.129 Day on which credits must take effect\n\nThis section applies if the authority is required under section 106 to record credits for contributing studies in a person’s student account.\nThe authority must ensure the credits are recorded with effect from the day the person’s results for the contributing studies were achieved.\n(sec.129-ssec.1) This section applies if the authority is required under section 106 to record credits for contributing studies in a person’s student account.\n(sec.129-ssec.2) The authority must ensure the credits are recorded with effect from the day the person’s results for the contributing studies were achieved.","sortOrder":153},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Other certificates of achievement","content":"# Other certificates of achievement","sortOrder":154},{"sectionNumber":"sec.130","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons eligible for Queensland certificate of individual achievement","content":"### sec.130 Persons eligible for Queensland certificate of individual achievement\n\nA person is eligible for the issue of a Queensland certificate of individual achievement if—\nthe person is nominated for the issue of the certificate by the principal of a school at which the person is enrolled; and\nthe person has completed—\nat least 24 semesters of schooling, other than schooling in the preparatory year or while the person is a kindergarten student; or\nthe equivalent to the semesters of schooling under subparagraph (i) as decided by the authority; and\nat least 1 result for contributing studies for the certificate is recorded in a student account kept for the person.\n- (a) the person is nominated for the issue of the certificate by the principal of a school at which the person is enrolled; and\n- (b) the person has completed— (i) at least 24 semesters of schooling, other than schooling in the preparatory year or while the person is a kindergarten student; or (ii) the equivalent to the semesters of schooling under subparagraph (i) as decided by the authority; and\n- (i) at least 24 semesters of schooling, other than schooling in the preparatory year or while the person is a kindergarten student; or\n- (ii) the equivalent to the semesters of schooling under subparagraph (i) as decided by the authority; and\n- (c) at least 1 result for contributing studies for the certificate is recorded in a student account kept for the person.\n- (i) at least 24 semesters of schooling, other than schooling in the preparatory year or while the person is a kindergarten student; or\n- (ii) the equivalent to the semesters of schooling under subparagraph (i) as decided by the authority; and","sortOrder":155},{"sectionNumber":"sec.131","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certification studies—contributing studies for Queensland certificate of individual achievement","content":"### sec.131 Certification studies—contributing studies for Queensland certificate of individual achievement\n\nFor schedule 1 of the Act , definition certification studies , studies that comply with the requirements stated in subsection (2) are prescribed as contributing studies for a Queensland certificate of individual achievement.\nThe requirements for the studies are—\nthe studies are published on the authority’s website as achievement studies for the Queensland certificate of individual achievement; and\nthe studies are completed by a person—\nwhile enrolled at a school; and\nas part of an individual learning program developed for the person at the school.\n(sec.131-ssec.1) For schedule 1 of the Act , definition certification studies , studies that comply with the requirements stated in subsection (2) are prescribed as contributing studies for a Queensland certificate of individual achievement.\n(sec.131-ssec.2) The requirements for the studies are— the studies are published on the authority’s website as achievement studies for the Queensland certificate of individual achievement; and the studies are completed by a person— while enrolled at a school; and as part of an individual learning program developed for the person at the school.\n- (a) the studies are published on the authority’s website as achievement studies for the Queensland certificate of individual achievement; and\n- (b) the studies are completed by a person— (i) while enrolled at a school; and (ii) as part of an individual learning program developed for the person at the school.\n- (i) while enrolled at a school; and\n- (ii) as part of an individual learning program developed for the person at the school.\n- (i) while enrolled at a school; and\n- (ii) as part of an individual learning program developed for the person at the school.","sortOrder":156},{"sectionNumber":"sec.132","sectionType":"section","heading":"When Queensland certificate of individual achievement must be issued","content":"### sec.132 When Queensland certificate of individual achievement must be issued\n\nA Queensland certificate of individual achievement must be issued in December of the year during which the person meets the requirements for the certificate under section 130 .","sortOrder":157},{"sectionNumber":"sec.133","sectionType":"section","heading":"What must be stated on Queensland certificate of individual achievement","content":"### sec.133 What must be stated on Queensland certificate of individual achievement\n\nA Queensland certificate of individual achievement must state both of the following—\nthe name of the person to whom it is issued;\nthe date it is issued.\n- (a) the name of the person to whom it is issued;\n- (b) the date it is issued.","sortOrder":158},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Finishing senior secondary education and statements of results","content":"# Finishing senior secondary education and statements of results","sortOrder":159},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Senior statement","content":"## Senior statement","sortOrder":160},{"sectionNumber":"sec.134","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons to whom a senior statement must be issued","content":"### sec.134 Persons to whom a senior statement must be issued\n\nThe authority must issue a senior statement to a person who finishes senior secondary education unless the person does not have credits recorded in the person’s student account under part 5 .\nIf a person does not have credits recorded in the person’s student account, the authority may refuse to issue a senior statement to the person.\nIf the authority issues a senior statement under this section, the senior statement must be issued in December of the year in which the person finishes senior secondary education.\n(sec.134-ssec.1) The authority must issue a senior statement to a person who finishes senior secondary education unless the person does not have credits recorded in the person’s student account under part 5 .\n(sec.134-ssec.2) If a person does not have credits recorded in the person’s student account, the authority may refuse to issue a senior statement to the person.\n(sec.134-ssec.3) If the authority issues a senior statement under this section, the senior statement must be issued in December of the year in which the person finishes senior secondary education.","sortOrder":161},{"sectionNumber":"sec.135","sectionType":"section","heading":"What must be recorded on senior statement","content":"### sec.135 What must be recorded on senior statement\n\nFor schedule 1 of the Act , definition statement of results , paragraph (b) , the following information is prescribed for a senior statement—\nthe name of the person to whom it is issued;\nthe date it is issued;\nthat the person has finished senior secondary education;\nfor contributing studies for a QCE for which the results of the person’s assessment are recorded in the person’s student account—\nthe name of the studies; and\nthe results of the person’s assessment; and\nif the provider is not a school at which the person is enrolled—the name of the provider for the studies; and\nif the studies are non-Queensland studies—the name of the State or country in which the result issuer for the studies operates; and\nthe year in which the person’s results were achieved;\nfor contributing studies for a Queensland certificate of individual achievement for which the person’s results are recorded in the person’s student account—\nthe person’s results for the studies; and\nthe year in which the person’s results were achieved;\nthe name of any qualification issued to the person and recorded in the person’s student account;\neither—\nthat the person meets the eligibility requirements for a QCE; or\nthat the person does not meet the eligibility requirements for a QCE.\n- (a) the name of the person to whom it is issued;\n- (b) the date it is issued;\n- (c) that the person has finished senior secondary education;\n- (d) for contributing studies for a QCE for which the results of the person’s assessment are recorded in the person’s student account— (i) the name of the studies; and (ii) the results of the person’s assessment; and (iii) if the provider is not a school at which the person is enrolled—the name of the provider for the studies; and (iv) if the studies are non-Queensland studies—the name of the State or country in which the result issuer for the studies operates; and (v) the year in which the person’s results were achieved;\n- (i) the name of the studies; and\n- (ii) the results of the person’s assessment; and\n- (iii) if the provider is not a school at which the person is enrolled—the name of the provider for the studies; and\n- (iv) if the studies are non-Queensland studies—the name of the State or country in which the result issuer for the studies operates; and\n- (v) the year in which the person’s results were achieved;\n- (e) for contributing studies for a Queensland certificate of individual achievement for which the person’s results are recorded in the person’s student account— (i) the person’s results for the studies; and (ii) the year in which the person’s results were achieved;\n- (i) the person’s results for the studies; and\n- (ii) the year in which the person’s results were achieved;\n- (f) the name of any qualification issued to the person and recorded in the person’s student account;\n- (g) either— (i) that the person meets the eligibility requirements for a QCE; or (ii) that the person does not meet the eligibility requirements for a QCE.\n- (i) that the person meets the eligibility requirements for a QCE; or\n- (ii) that the person does not meet the eligibility requirements for a QCE.\n- (i) the name of the studies; and\n- (ii) the results of the person’s assessment; and\n- (iii) if the provider is not a school at which the person is enrolled—the name of the provider for the studies; and\n- (iv) if the studies are non-Queensland studies—the name of the State or country in which the result issuer for the studies operates; and\n- (v) the year in which the person’s results were achieved;\n- (i) the person’s results for the studies; and\n- (ii) the year in which the person’s results were achieved;\n- (i) that the person meets the eligibility requirements for a QCE; or\n- (ii) that the person does not meet the eligibility requirements for a QCE.","sortOrder":162},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Record of results","content":"## Record of results","sortOrder":163},{"sectionNumber":"sec.136","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons to whom record of results must be issued","content":"### sec.136 Persons to whom record of results must be issued\n\nThe authority must issue a record of results to a person who—\nis issued with a QCE or Queensland certificate of individual achievement, if the person is not also issued with a senior statement in the same month as the QCE or Queensland certificate of individual achievement is issued to the person; or\ntakes an external senior examination for an external examination subject, if—\nthe authority decides the person’s result under section 71 ; and\nthe person is not issued with a senior statement in the year in which the person takes the examination.\nThe authority must issue a record of results to the person—\nfor a person mentioned in subsection (1) (a) —when a QCE or Queensland certificate of individual achievement is issued to the person; or\nfor a person mentioned in subsection (1) (b) —in December of the year in which the person takes the external senior examination.\n(sec.136-ssec.1) The authority must issue a record of results to a person who— is issued with a QCE or Queensland certificate of individual achievement, if the person is not also issued with a senior statement in the same month as the QCE or Queensland certificate of individual achievement is issued to the person; or takes an external senior examination for an external examination subject, if— the authority decides the person’s result under section 71 ; and the person is not issued with a senior statement in the year in which the person takes the examination.\n(sec.136-ssec.2) The authority must issue a record of results to the person— for a person mentioned in subsection (1) (a) —when a QCE or Queensland certificate of individual achievement is issued to the person; or for a person mentioned in subsection (1) (b) —in December of the year in which the person takes the external senior examination.\n- (a) is issued with a QCE or Queensland certificate of individual achievement, if the person is not also issued with a senior statement in the same month as the QCE or Queensland certificate of individual achievement is issued to the person; or\n- (b) takes an external senior examination for an external examination subject, if— (i) the authority decides the person’s result under section 71 ; and (ii) the person is not issued with a senior statement in the year in which the person takes the examination.\n- (i) the authority decides the person’s result under section 71 ; and\n- (ii) the person is not issued with a senior statement in the year in which the person takes the examination.\n- (i) the authority decides the person’s result under section 71 ; and\n- (ii) the person is not issued with a senior statement in the year in which the person takes the examination.\n- (a) for a person mentioned in subsection (1) (a) —when a QCE or Queensland certificate of individual achievement is issued to the person; or\n- (b) for a person mentioned in subsection (1) (b) —in December of the year in which the person takes the external senior examination.","sortOrder":164},{"sectionNumber":"sec.137","sectionType":"section","heading":"Persons who may request record of results","content":"### sec.137 Persons who may request record of results\n\nA person for whom a student account is open may give a written request to the authority at any time for a record of results to be issued to the person.\nThe authority must issue a record of results to the person within 7 days after the authority receives the request.\n(sec.137-ssec.1) A person for whom a student account is open may give a written request to the authority at any time for a record of results to be issued to the person.\n(sec.137-ssec.2) The authority must issue a record of results to the person within 7 days after the authority receives the request.","sortOrder":165},{"sectionNumber":"sec.138","sectionType":"section","heading":"What must be recorded on record of results","content":"### sec.138 What must be recorded on record of results\n\nFor schedule 1 of the Act , definition statement of results , paragraph (b) , the following information is prescribed for a record of results—\nthe name of the person to whom it is issued;\nthe date it is issued;\nfor contributing studies for a QCE for which the results of the person’s assessment are recorded in the person’s student account—\nthe name of the studies; and\nthe results of the person’s assessment; and\nif the provider is not a school at which the person is enrolled—the name of the provider for the studies; and\nif the studies are non-Queensland studies—the name of the State or country in which the result issuer for the studies operates; and\nthe year in which the person’s results were achieved;\nfor contributing studies for a Queensland certificate of individual achievement for which the person’s results are recorded in the person’s student account—\nthe person’s results for the studies; and\nthe year in which the person’s results were achieved;\nthe name of any qualification issued to the person and recorded in the person’s student account;\nif the person took a core skills test in 2019 or an earlier year—the person’s results for the test;\neither—\nthat the person meets the eligibility requirements for a QCE; or\nthat the person does not meet the eligibility requirements for a QCE.\nIn this section—\ncore skills test means a core skills test developed under the repealed Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Regulation 2014 , section 64 as in force from time to time before the commencement of the Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Amendment Regulation 2019 , section 14 .\n(sec.138-ssec.1) For schedule 1 of the Act , definition statement of results , paragraph (b) , the following information is prescribed for a record of results— the name of the person to whom it is issued; the date it is issued; for contributing studies for a QCE for which the results of the person’s assessment are recorded in the person’s student account— the name of the studies; and the results of the person’s assessment; and if the provider is not a school at which the person is enrolled—the name of the provider for the studies; and if the studies are non-Queensland studies—the name of the State or country in which the result issuer for the studies operates; and the year in which the person’s results were achieved; for contributing studies for a Queensland certificate of individual achievement for which the person’s results are recorded in the person’s student account— the person’s results for the studies; and the year in which the person’s results were achieved; the name of any qualification issued to the person and recorded in the person’s student account; if the person took a core skills test in 2019 or an earlier year—the person’s results for the test; either— that the person meets the eligibility requirements for a QCE; or that the person does not meet the eligibility requirements for a QCE.\n(sec.138-ssec.2) In this section— core skills test means a core skills test developed under the repealed Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Regulation 2014 , section 64 as in force from time to time before the commencement of the Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Amendment Regulation 2019 , section 14 .\n- (a) the name of the person to whom it is issued;\n- (b) the date it is issued;\n- (c) for contributing studies for a QCE for which the results of the person’s assessment are recorded in the person’s student account— (i) the name of the studies; and (ii) the results of the person’s assessment; and (iii) if the provider is not a school at which the person is enrolled—the name of the provider for the studies; and (iv) if the studies are non-Queensland studies—the name of the State or country in which the result issuer for the studies operates; and (v) the year in which the person’s results were achieved;\n- (i) the name of the studies; and\n- (ii) the results of the person’s assessment; and\n- (iii) if the provider is not a school at which the person is enrolled—the name of the provider for the studies; and\n- (iv) if the studies are non-Queensland studies—the name of the State or country in which the result issuer for the studies operates; and\n- (v) the year in which the person’s results were achieved;\n- (d) for contributing studies for a Queensland certificate of individual achievement for which the person’s results are recorded in the person’s student account— (i) the person’s results for the studies; and (ii) the year in which the person’s results were achieved;\n- (i) the person’s results for the studies; and\n- (ii) the year in which the person’s results were achieved;\n- (e) the name of any qualification issued to the person and recorded in the person’s student account;\n- (f) if the person took a core skills test in 2019 or an earlier year—the person’s results for the test;\n- (g) either— (i) that the person meets the eligibility requirements for a QCE; or (ii) that the person does not meet the eligibility requirements for a QCE.\n- (i) that the person meets the eligibility requirements for a QCE; or\n- (ii) that the person does not meet the eligibility requirements for a QCE.\n- (i) the name of the studies; and\n- (ii) the results of the person’s assessment; and\n- (iii) if the provider is not a school at which the person is enrolled—the name of the provider for the studies; and\n- (iv) if the studies are non-Queensland studies—the name of the State or country in which the result issuer for the studies operates; and\n- (v) the year in which the person’s results were achieved;\n- (i) the person’s results for the studies; and\n- (ii) the year in which the person’s results were achieved;\n- (i) that the person meets the eligibility requirements for a QCE; or\n- (ii) that the person does not meet the eligibility requirements for a QCE.","sortOrder":166},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"## Miscellaneous","sortOrder":167},{"sectionNumber":"sec.139","sectionType":"section","heading":"Principal to give information to authority about students who finish senior secondary education","content":"### sec.139 Principal to give information to authority about students who finish senior secondary education\n\nThe principal of a school must give the authority notice of the names of the students enrolled at the school who finish senior secondary education.\nThe authority may by notice require the principal to give it the names at the time and in the way stated in the notice.\nThe principal must comply with the requirement.\n(sec.139-ssec.1) The principal of a school must give the authority notice of the names of the students enrolled at the school who finish senior secondary education.\n(sec.139-ssec.2) The authority may by notice require the principal to give it the names at the time and in the way stated in the notice.\n(sec.139-ssec.3) The principal must comply with the requirement.","sortOrder":168},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8","sectionType":"part","heading":"General provisions for student accounts","content":"# General provisions for student accounts","sortOrder":169},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Information and notifications","content":"## Information and notifications","sortOrder":170},{"sectionNumber":"sec.140","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information required to open student accounts—compulsory participation phase— Act , s 51","content":"### sec.140 Information required to open student accounts—compulsory participation phase— Act , s 51\n\nFor section 51 (3) of the Act , the following information is prescribed—\nthe person’s full name and any previous family names of the person;\nthe person’s sex;\nthe person’s date of birth;\nthe person’s address;\nthe person’s phone number if the person consents to the phone number being given to the authority;\nwhether the person is an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person;\nwhether the person is from a non-English speaking background;\neach eligible option in which the person proposes to participate when the person starts the compulsory participation phase;\nwhether the person is an overseas student.\nIf the person has been issued with, or becomes eligible for the issue of, a relevant qualification, each of the following is prescribed—\nthe name of the qualification;\nthe name of the entity that issued, or will issue, the qualification;\nif the qualification has been issued—the date the qualification was issued to the person.\nIn this section—\noverseas student means an overseas student under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (Cwlth) , section 5 .\nrelevant qualification means any of the following—\na senior certificate;\na certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ;\na qualification issued or to be issued in another country, if the person opening the student account reasonably believes the qualification relates to a level of schooling equivalent to senior secondary education.\n(sec.140-ssec.1) For section 51 (3) of the Act , the following information is prescribed— the person’s full name and any previous family names of the person; the person’s sex; the person’s date of birth; the person’s address; the person’s phone number if the person consents to the phone number being given to the authority; whether the person is an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person; whether the person is from a non-English speaking background; each eligible option in which the person proposes to participate when the person starts the compulsory participation phase; whether the person is an overseas student.\n(sec.140-ssec.2) If the person has been issued with, or becomes eligible for the issue of, a relevant qualification, each of the following is prescribed— the name of the qualification; the name of the entity that issued, or will issue, the qualification; if the qualification has been issued—the date the qualification was issued to the person.\n(sec.140-ssec.3) In this section— overseas student means an overseas student under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (Cwlth) , section 5 . relevant qualification means any of the following— a senior certificate; a certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ; a qualification issued or to be issued in another country, if the person opening the student account reasonably believes the qualification relates to a level of schooling equivalent to senior secondary education.\n- (a) the person’s full name and any previous family names of the person;\n- (b) the person’s sex;\n- (c) the person’s date of birth;\n- (d) the person’s address;\n- (e) the person’s phone number if the person consents to the phone number being given to the authority;\n- (f) whether the person is an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person;\n- (g) whether the person is from a non-English speaking background;\n- (h) each eligible option in which the person proposes to participate when the person starts the compulsory participation phase;\n- (i) whether the person is an overseas student.\n- (a) the name of the qualification;\n- (b) the name of the entity that issued, or will issue, the qualification;\n- (c) if the qualification has been issued—the date the qualification was issued to the person.\n- (a) a senior certificate;\n- (b) a certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ;\n- (c) a qualification issued or to be issued in another country, if the person opening the student account reasonably believes the qualification relates to a level of schooling equivalent to senior secondary education.","sortOrder":171},{"sectionNumber":"sec.141","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information required to open student accounts—particular young persons— Act , s 52","content":"### sec.141 Information required to open student accounts—particular young persons— Act , s 52\n\nFor section 52 (2) (a) of the Act , the following information is prescribed—\nthe information mentioned in section 140 (1) (a) to (g) , (i) and (2) ;\nthe eligible option of the provider in which the person is participating or proposes to participate;\nwhether the person’s participation in the eligible option is, or will be, full-time;\nany other eligible options in which the person is participating, or has participated, since starting the compulsory participation phase of which the provider is aware.\n- (a) the information mentioned in section 140 (1) (a) to (g) , (i) and (2) ;\n- (b) the eligible option of the provider in which the person is participating or proposes to participate;\n- (c) whether the person’s participation in the eligible option is, or will be, full-time;\n- (d) any other eligible options in which the person is participating, or has participated, since starting the compulsory participation phase of which the provider is aware.","sortOrder":172},{"sectionNumber":"sec.142","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information required to open student accounts—recognised schools— Act , s 53","content":"### sec.142 Information required to open student accounts—recognised schools— Act , s 53\n\nFor section 53 (2) of the Act , the following information is prescribed—\nthe information mentioned in section 140 (1) (a) to (e) and (2) ;\ndetails of the certification studies in which the person is enrolled when the information is given to the authority.\n- (a) the information mentioned in section 140 (1) (a) to (e) and (2) ;\n- (b) details of the certification studies in which the person is enrolled when the information is given to the authority.","sortOrder":173},{"sectionNumber":"sec.143","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information required for student accounts—other persons— Act , s 54","content":"### sec.143 Information required for student accounts—other persons— Act , s 54\n\nFor section 54 (2) of the Act , the following information is prescribed—\nthe information mentioned in section 140 (1) (a) to (f) , (i) and (2) ;\nif the person is enrolled in certification studies with a provider, other than an exempt provider—details of each of the certification studies in which the person is enrolled when the required information is given to the provider or chief executive, including the name and type of the provider.\n- (a) the information mentioned in section 140 (1) (a) to (f) , (i) and (2) ;\n- (b) if the person is enrolled in certification studies with a provider, other than an exempt provider—details of each of the certification studies in which the person is enrolled when the required information is given to the provider or chief executive, including the name and type of the provider.","sortOrder":174},{"sectionNumber":"sec.144","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information required to notify authority of enrolments— Act , s 56","content":"### sec.144 Information required to notify authority of enrolments— Act , s 56\n\nFor section 56 (1) of the Act , the following information is prescribed—\nthe information mentioned in section 140 (1) (a) to (d) ;\nif a student account is open for the person and the provider has the account number for the account—the account number;\nthe eligible option in which the person is participating, or proposes to participate, by enrolling in the program or course;\nthe components of the eligible option being undertaken, or proposed to be undertaken, by the person;\nthe date of the person’s enrolment in the program or course;\nthe date the person started, or proposes to start, to comply with the provider’s attendance requirements for the program or course;\nthe name and type of the provider.\nFor section 56 (3) of the Act , the following information is prescribed—\nthe information mentioned in section 140 (1) (a) to (d) ;\nthe account number for the person’s student account;\nthe certification studies in which the person is enrolled;\nthe date of the person’s enrolment in the studies;\nthe name and type of the provider.\nFor section 56 (4) of the Act , the information mentioned in subsection (2) (a) to (e) is prescribed.\n(sec.144-ssec.1) For section 56 (1) of the Act , the following information is prescribed— the information mentioned in section 140 (1) (a) to (d) ; if a student account is open for the person and the provider has the account number for the account—the account number; the eligible option in which the person is participating, or proposes to participate, by enrolling in the program or course; the components of the eligible option being undertaken, or proposed to be undertaken, by the person; the date of the person’s enrolment in the program or course; the date the person started, or proposes to start, to comply with the provider’s attendance requirements for the program or course; the name and type of the provider.\n(sec.144-ssec.2) For section 56 (3) of the Act , the following information is prescribed— the information mentioned in section 140 (1) (a) to (d) ; the account number for the person’s student account; the certification studies in which the person is enrolled; the date of the person’s enrolment in the studies; the name and type of the provider.\n(sec.144-ssec.3) For section 56 (4) of the Act , the information mentioned in subsection (2) (a) to (e) is prescribed.\n- (a) the information mentioned in section 140 (1) (a) to (d) ;\n- (b) if a student account is open for the person and the provider has the account number for the account—the account number;\n- (c) the eligible option in which the person is participating, or proposes to participate, by enrolling in the program or course;\n- (d) the components of the eligible option being undertaken, or proposed to be undertaken, by the person;\n- (e) the date of the person’s enrolment in the program or course;\n- (f) the date the person started, or proposes to start, to comply with the provider’s attendance requirements for the program or course;\n- (g) the name and type of the provider.\n- (a) the information mentioned in section 140 (1) (a) to (d) ;\n- (b) the account number for the person’s student account;\n- (c) the certification studies in which the person is enrolled;\n- (d) the date of the person’s enrolment in the studies;\n- (e) the name and type of the provider.","sortOrder":175},{"sectionNumber":"sec.145","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification of results— Act , s 57","content":"### sec.145 Notification of results— Act , s 57\n\nFor section 57 (2) of the Act —\nthe time prescribed is on or before the following days in each year—\n30 June;\nthe Thursday following the finishing day; and\nthe way prescribed is by written notice, email or other electronic communication.\n- (a) the time prescribed is on or before the following days in each year— (i) 30 June; (ii) the Thursday following the finishing day; and\n- (i) 30 June;\n- (ii) the Thursday following the finishing day; and\n- (b) the way prescribed is by written notice, email or other electronic communication.\n- (i) 30 June;\n- (ii) the Thursday following the finishing day; and","sortOrder":176},{"sectionNumber":"sec.146","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification of other matters— Act , s 58","content":"### sec.146 Notification of other matters— Act , s 58\n\nFor section 58 (2) (a) of the Act , the time prescribed is within 3 months after the provider or recognised school becomes aware of the correct information.\nFor section 58 (2) (b) of the Act , the time prescribed is within 30 days after the provider or recognised school becomes aware of the correct information.\nFor section 58 (2) (c) of the Act , the time prescribed is within 30 days after the provider or recognised school becomes aware the person has stopped being enrolled with the provider or recognised school.\nFor section 58 (2) (d) of the Act , the time prescribed is within 30 days after the provider or recognised school becomes aware the person has died.\n(sec.146-ssec.1) For section 58 (2) (a) of the Act , the time prescribed is within 3 months after the provider or recognised school becomes aware of the correct information.\n(sec.146-ssec.2) For section 58 (2) (b) of the Act , the time prescribed is within 30 days after the provider or recognised school becomes aware of the correct information.\n(sec.146-ssec.3) For section 58 (2) (c) of the Act , the time prescribed is within 30 days after the provider or recognised school becomes aware the person has stopped being enrolled with the provider or recognised school.\n(sec.146-ssec.4) For section 58 (2) (d) of the Act , the time prescribed is within 30 days after the provider or recognised school becomes aware the person has died.","sortOrder":177},{"sectionNumber":"sec.147","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information that must be accessible by providers— Act , s 62","content":"### sec.147 Information that must be accessible by providers— Act , s 62\n\nFor section 62 (3) (a) , (5) and (6) of the Act , the following information is prescribed—\nthe person’s full name and any previous family names of the person;\nthe person’s sex;\nthe person’s date of birth;\nthe account number for the person’s student account.\n- (a) the person’s full name and any previous family names of the person;\n- (b) the person’s sex;\n- (c) the person’s date of birth;\n- (d) the account number for the person’s student account.","sortOrder":178},{"sectionNumber":"sec.148","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information that may be disclosed to providers and recognised schools— Act , s 65","content":"### sec.148 Information that may be disclosed to providers and recognised schools— Act , s 65\n\nFor section 65 (1) of the Act , the following information for a student account is prescribed—\nif the student account is for a young person in the student account phase—the account number for the account and the information recorded in the account;\notherwise—the account number for the account and the following information recorded in the account—\nthe person’s full name and any previous family names of the person;\nthe person’s address;\ninformation about the person’s enrolment or results in certification studies.\n- (a) if the student account is for a young person in the student account phase—the account number for the account and the information recorded in the account;\n- (b) otherwise—the account number for the account and the following information recorded in the account— (i) the person’s full name and any previous family names of the person; (ii) the person’s address; (iii) information about the person’s enrolment or results in certification studies.\n- (i) the person’s full name and any previous family names of the person;\n- (ii) the person’s address;\n- (iii) information about the person’s enrolment or results in certification studies.\n- (i) the person’s full name and any previous family names of the person;\n- (ii) the person’s address;\n- (iii) information about the person’s enrolment or results in certification studies.","sortOrder":179},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Notice of results for QCE","content":"## Notice of results for QCE","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"sec.149","sectionType":"section","heading":"Person for whom student account is open may give results notice","content":"### sec.149 Person for whom student account is open may give results notice\n\nA person for whom a student account is open may give notice (a results notice ) to the authority of results information for—\ncontributing studies mentioned in section 4 completed, or partially completed, by the person; or\nnon-Queensland studies completed, or partially completed, by the person.\nThe results notice may relate to results information for studies completed on or after the first account day and until the day the student account is opened for the person.\nIn this section—\nfirst account day see section 154 (6) .\nresults information , for studies, means each of the following—\nthe name of the studies and, for studies other than non-Queensland studies, the name of the provider or recognised school;\nthe period during which the studies were undertaken;\nfor non-Queensland studies—\nthe name of the State or country in which the result issuer for the studies operates; and\nthe name of the result issuer; and\nthe level of schooling the studies relate to;\nwhether the person completed or partially completed the studies;\nif the person partially completed the studies—the number of semesters completed by the person;\nthe results of the person’s assessment for the studies;\nwhen the results were achieved;\nany qualifications conferred on the person to which the studies contributed;\nfor qualifications mentioned in paragraph (h) —\nwhen the qualifications were conferred; and\nthe name of the entity that conferred the qualifications; and\nif the qualifications were conferred in another State or country—the State or country in which the qualifications were conferred.\n(sec.149-ssec.1) A person for whom a student account is open may give notice (a results notice ) to the authority of results information for— contributing studies mentioned in section 4 completed, or partially completed, by the person; or non-Queensland studies completed, or partially completed, by the person.\n(sec.149-ssec.2) The results notice may relate to results information for studies completed on or after the first account day and until the day the student account is opened for the person.\n(sec.149-ssec.3) In this section— first account day see section 154 (6) . results information , for studies, means each of the following— the name of the studies and, for studies other than non-Queensland studies, the name of the provider or recognised school; the period during which the studies were undertaken; for non-Queensland studies— the name of the State or country in which the result issuer for the studies operates; and the name of the result issuer; and the level of schooling the studies relate to; whether the person completed or partially completed the studies; if the person partially completed the studies—the number of semesters completed by the person; the results of the person’s assessment for the studies; when the results were achieved; any qualifications conferred on the person to which the studies contributed; for qualifications mentioned in paragraph (h) — when the qualifications were conferred; and the name of the entity that conferred the qualifications; and if the qualifications were conferred in another State or country—the State or country in which the qualifications were conferred.\n- (a) contributing studies mentioned in section 4 completed, or partially completed, by the person; or\n- (b) non-Queensland studies completed, or partially completed, by the person.\n- (a) the name of the studies and, for studies other than non-Queensland studies, the name of the provider or recognised school;\n- (b) the period during which the studies were undertaken;\n- (c) for non-Queensland studies— (i) the name of the State or country in which the result issuer for the studies operates; and (ii) the name of the result issuer; and (iii) the level of schooling the studies relate to;\n- (i) the name of the State or country in which the result issuer for the studies operates; and\n- (ii) the name of the result issuer; and\n- (iii) the level of schooling the studies relate to;\n- (d) whether the person completed or partially completed the studies;\n- (e) if the person partially completed the studies—the number of semesters completed by the person;\n- (f) the results of the person’s assessment for the studies;\n- (g) when the results were achieved;\n- (h) any qualifications conferred on the person to which the studies contributed;\n- (i) for qualifications mentioned in paragraph (h) — (i) when the qualifications were conferred; and (ii) the name of the entity that conferred the qualifications; and (iii) if the qualifications were conferred in another State or country—the State or country in which the qualifications were conferred.\n- (i) when the qualifications were conferred; and\n- (ii) the name of the entity that conferred the qualifications; and\n- (iii) if the qualifications were conferred in another State or country—the State or country in which the qualifications were conferred.\n- (i) the name of the State or country in which the result issuer for the studies operates; and\n- (ii) the name of the result issuer; and\n- (iii) the level of schooling the studies relate to;\n- (i) when the qualifications were conferred; and\n- (ii) the name of the entity that conferred the qualifications; and\n- (iii) if the qualifications were conferred in another State or country—the State or country in which the qualifications were conferred.","sortOrder":181},{"sectionNumber":"sec.150","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority must record results for contributing studies mentioned in s 4","content":"### sec.150 Authority must record results for contributing studies mentioned in s 4\n\nThis section applies if the authority receives a results notice from a person under section 149 for contributing studies mentioned in section 4 .\nThe authority must record the results of the person’s assessment for the studies in the person’s student account.\nAlso, the authority must give the person a notice if—\nany of the studies are non-Queensland studies; and\nthere are no results already recorded in the person’s student account for studies in relation to which the person satisfies the school study eligibility requirement, including under section 99 (3) (b) .\nThe notice given to the person must state whether or not the person satisfies the school study eligibility requirement under section 99 (3) (b) in relation to the non-Queensland studies.\n(sec.150-ssec.1) This section applies if the authority receives a results notice from a person under section 149 for contributing studies mentioned in section 4 .\n(sec.150-ssec.2) The authority must record the results of the person’s assessment for the studies in the person’s student account.\n(sec.150-ssec.3) Also, the authority must give the person a notice if— any of the studies are non-Queensland studies; and there are no results already recorded in the person’s student account for studies in relation to which the person satisfies the school study eligibility requirement, including under section 99 (3) (b) .\n(sec.150-ssec.4) The notice given to the person must state whether or not the person satisfies the school study eligibility requirement under section 99 (3) (b) in relation to the non-Queensland studies.\n- (a) any of the studies are non-Queensland studies; and\n- (b) there are no results already recorded in the person’s student account for studies in relation to which the person satisfies the school study eligibility requirement, including under section 99 (3) (b) .","sortOrder":182},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Information authority may disclose","content":"## Information authority may disclose","sortOrder":183},{"sectionNumber":"sec.151","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information for disclosure to chief executive— Act , s 66","content":"### sec.151 Information for disclosure to chief executive— Act , s 66\n\nFor section 66 (2) of the Act , the following information recorded in the young person’s student account is prescribed—\nthe account number;\nthe person’s full name and any previous family names;\nthe person’s address and, if recorded, telephone number;\nthe person’s date of birth;\nthe date the person started being enrolled, and the date the person stopped being enrolled, with the provider in the course or program;\nany eligible option in which the person was participating immediately before the person stopped being enrolled with the provider in the course or program and the components of the eligible option that were being undertaken by the person;\nthe name and type of the provider for an eligible option mentioned in paragraph (f) ;\nany eligible option in which the person is participating and the components of the eligible option being undertaken by the person;\nthe name and type of the provider for an eligible option mentioned in paragraph (h) and the date the person started being enrolled with the provider for the eligible option.\n- (a) the account number;\n- (b) the person’s full name and any previous family names;\n- (c) the person’s address and, if recorded, telephone number;\n- (d) the person’s date of birth;\n- (e) the date the person started being enrolled, and the date the person stopped being enrolled, with the provider in the course or program;\n- (f) any eligible option in which the person was participating immediately before the person stopped being enrolled with the provider in the course or program and the components of the eligible option that were being undertaken by the person;\n- (g) the name and type of the provider for an eligible option mentioned in paragraph (f) ;\n- (h) any eligible option in which the person is participating and the components of the eligible option being undertaken by the person;\n- (i) the name and type of the provider for an eligible option mentioned in paragraph (h) and the date the person started being enrolled with the provider for the eligible option.","sortOrder":184},{"sectionNumber":"sec.152","sectionType":"section","heading":"Aggregated student account information— Act , s 67","content":"### sec.152 Aggregated student account information— Act , s 67\n\nFor section 67 (1) and (2) of the Act —\nthe time prescribed is within 1 month of receiving a request from a relevant entity; and\nthe information prescribed is the following—\nfor ISQ—aggregated student account information about persons enrolled annually at a non-State school that is a member of ISQ;\nfor CEQL—aggregated student account information about persons enrolled annually at a non-State school represented by CEQL;\nfor the training chief executive—aggregated student account information about persons enrolled annually in vocational education and training.\ns 152 amd 2025 Act No. 24 s 39ZW\n- (a) the time prescribed is within 1 month of receiving a request from a relevant entity; and\n- (b) the information prescribed is the following— (i) for ISQ—aggregated student account information about persons enrolled annually at a non-State school that is a member of ISQ; (ii) for CEQL—aggregated student account information about persons enrolled annually at a non-State school represented by CEQL; (iii) for the training chief executive—aggregated student account information about persons enrolled annually in vocational education and training.\n- (i) for ISQ—aggregated student account information about persons enrolled annually at a non-State school that is a member of ISQ;\n- (ii) for CEQL—aggregated student account information about persons enrolled annually at a non-State school represented by CEQL;\n- (iii) for the training chief executive—aggregated student account information about persons enrolled annually in vocational education and training.\n- (i) for ISQ—aggregated student account information about persons enrolled annually at a non-State school that is a member of ISQ;\n- (ii) for CEQL—aggregated student account information about persons enrolled annually at a non-State school represented by CEQL;\n- (iii) for the training chief executive—aggregated student account information about persons enrolled annually in vocational education and training.","sortOrder":185},{"sectionNumber":"sec.153","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disclosure to training chief executive— Act , s 68","content":"### sec.153 Disclosure to training chief executive— Act , s 68\n\nFor section 68 (1) of the Act , the following agreements in effect between the State and the Commonwealth are prescribed—\nan agreement under the Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004 (Cwlth) , section 14 (1) (b) ;\nan agreement under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth) , section 187 .\nAlso, for section 68 (1) of the Act , the following information recorded in a person’s student account is prescribed—\nthe person’s full name and any previous family names of the person;\nthe account number for the student account;\nthe person’s sex;\nthe person’s date of birth;\nthe person’s address;\nwhether the person is an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person;\nwhether the person is from a non-English speaking background;\neach vocational education and training course in which the person was enrolled during the year to which the relevant information relates and, if recorded in the account, each unit of competency that is a component of that course;\nthe date of the person’s enrolment in the vocational education and training course;\nthe name and type of the provider for the vocational education and training course;\nif the person stopped being enrolled in the vocational education and training course during the year and the date the person stopped being enrolled is recorded in the account—the date the person stopped being enrolled in the course;\nany results of the person for the vocational education and training course or a unit of competency that is a component of the course.\nFor section 68 (2) of the Act —\nthe time prescribed is by 1 March of the year after the year in which the request is made by the training chief executive; and\nthe way prescribed is by email or other electronic communication.\n(sec.153-ssec.1) For section 68 (1) of the Act , the following agreements in effect between the State and the Commonwealth are prescribed— an agreement under the Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004 (Cwlth) , section 14 (1) (b) ; an agreement under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth) , section 187 .\n(sec.153-ssec.2) Also, for section 68 (1) of the Act , the following information recorded in a person’s student account is prescribed— the person’s full name and any previous family names of the person; the account number for the student account; the person’s sex; the person’s date of birth; the person’s address; whether the person is an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person; whether the person is from a non-English speaking background; each vocational education and training course in which the person was enrolled during the year to which the relevant information relates and, if recorded in the account, each unit of competency that is a component of that course; the date of the person’s enrolment in the vocational education and training course; the name and type of the provider for the vocational education and training course; if the person stopped being enrolled in the vocational education and training course during the year and the date the person stopped being enrolled is recorded in the account—the date the person stopped being enrolled in the course; any results of the person for the vocational education and training course or a unit of competency that is a component of the course.\n(sec.153-ssec.3) For section 68 (2) of the Act — the time prescribed is by 1 March of the year after the year in which the request is made by the training chief executive; and the way prescribed is by email or other electronic communication.\n- (a) an agreement under the Schools Assistance (Learning Together—Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004 (Cwlth) , section 14 (1) (b) ;\n- (b) an agreement under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth) , section 187 .\n- (a) the person’s full name and any previous family names of the person;\n- (b) the account number for the student account;\n- (c) the person’s sex;\n- (d) the person’s date of birth;\n- (e) the person’s address;\n- (f) whether the person is an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person;\n- (g) whether the person is from a non-English speaking background;\n- (h) each vocational education and training course in which the person was enrolled during the year to which the relevant information relates and, if recorded in the account, each unit of competency that is a component of that course;\n- (i) the date of the person’s enrolment in the vocational education and training course;\n- (j) the name and type of the provider for the vocational education and training course;\n- (k) if the person stopped being enrolled in the vocational education and training course during the year and the date the person stopped being enrolled is recorded in the account—the date the person stopped being enrolled in the course;\n- (l) any results of the person for the vocational education and training course or a unit of competency that is a component of the course.\n- (a) the time prescribed is by 1 March of the year after the year in which the request is made by the training chief executive; and\n- (b) the way prescribed is by email or other electronic communication.","sortOrder":186},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Closure of student accounts","content":"## Closure of student accounts","sortOrder":187},{"sectionNumber":"sec.154","sectionType":"section","heading":"Closure of student accounts","content":"### sec.154 Closure of student accounts\n\nThe authority must close a person’s student account—\nif the authority issues a QCE to the person; or\nwithin 9 years of the first account day; or\nif a provider or recognised school informs the authority, under section 58 (2) (d) of the Act , that the person has died.\nHowever, the person may give the authority a notice stating that the person wishes to continue the person’s student account before the account is closed.\nIf the person’s student account is closed, the person may give the authority a notice stating the person wishes to open the person’s student account.\nIf the authority receives a notice under subsection (2) —\nthe person’s student account continues for a period of 9 years from the date the authority received the notice from the person; and\nany credits recorded in the student account continue to be recorded in the account for the period mentioned in paragraph (a) .\nIf the authority receives a notice under subsection (3) —\nthe authority must open the person’s student account for a period of 9 years from the date the authority received the notice from the person; and\nthe authority must record any credits previously recorded in the student account in the opened account.\nIn this section—\ncompulsory school age see the E(GP) Act , section 9 .\nfirst account day means—\nif the person is, or has been, in the student account phase and is not a non-Queensland student—1 January of the year in which the person stopped being of compulsory school age; or\nif the person is a non-Queensland student—1 January of the year in which the relevant time falls; or\notherwise—1 January of the year in which a student account is opened for the person.\nnon-Queensland student means a person—\nwho did not live in Queensland at the relevant time; and\nfor whom a student account would have been required to be opened under a student account provision if the person had lived in Queensland at the relevant time.\nrelevant time , for a non-Queensland student, means the time the student would have stopped being of compulsory school age if the student had lived in Queensland.\nstudent account provision means—\nsection 51 of the Act ; or\nthe E(GP) Act , section 253 , as in force before its repeal under the Education Legislation Amendment Act 2006 , section 18 ; or\nthe Youth Participation in Education and Training Act 2003 , section 38 , as in force before its repeal under the E(GP) Act , section 435 ; or\nthe Education (Queensland Studies Authority) Act 2002 , section 21D , as in force before its repeal under section 93 of the Act .\n(sec.154-ssec.1) The authority must close a person’s student account— if the authority issues a QCE to the person; or within 9 years of the first account day; or if a provider or recognised school informs the authority, under section 58 (2) (d) of the Act , that the person has died.\n(sec.154-ssec.2) However, the person may give the authority a notice stating that the person wishes to continue the person’s student account before the account is closed.\n(sec.154-ssec.3) If the person’s student account is closed, the person may give the authority a notice stating the person wishes to open the person’s student account.\n(sec.154-ssec.4) If the authority receives a notice under subsection (2) — the person’s student account continues for a period of 9 years from the date the authority received the notice from the person; and any credits recorded in the student account continue to be recorded in the account for the period mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n(sec.154-ssec.5) If the authority receives a notice under subsection (3) — the authority must open the person’s student account for a period of 9 years from the date the authority received the notice from the person; and the authority must record any credits previously recorded in the student account in the opened account.\n(sec.154-ssec.6) In this section— compulsory school age see the E(GP) Act , section 9 . first account day means— if the person is, or has been, in the student account phase and is not a non-Queensland student—1 January of the year in which the person stopped being of compulsory school age; or if the person is a non-Queensland student—1 January of the year in which the relevant time falls; or otherwise—1 January of the year in which a student account is opened for the person. non-Queensland student means a person— who did not live in Queensland at the relevant time; and for whom a student account would have been required to be opened under a student account provision if the person had lived in Queensland at the relevant time. relevant time , for a non-Queensland student, means the time the student would have stopped being of compulsory school age if the student had lived in Queensland. student account provision means— section 51 of the Act ; or the E(GP) Act , section 253 , as in force before its repeal under the Education Legislation Amendment Act 2006 , section 18 ; or the Youth Participation in Education and Training Act 2003 , section 38 , as in force before its repeal under the E(GP) Act , section 435 ; or the Education (Queensland Studies Authority) Act 2002 , section 21D , as in force before its repeal under section 93 of the Act .\n- (a) if the authority issues a QCE to the person; or\n- (b) within 9 years of the first account day; or\n- (c) if a provider or recognised school informs the authority, under section 58 (2) (d) of the Act , that the person has died.\n- (a) the person’s student account continues for a period of 9 years from the date the authority received the notice from the person; and\n- (b) any credits recorded in the student account continue to be recorded in the account for the period mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n- (a) the authority must open the person’s student account for a period of 9 years from the date the authority received the notice from the person; and\n- (b) the authority must record any credits previously recorded in the student account in the opened account.\n- (a) if the person is, or has been, in the student account phase and is not a non-Queensland student—1 January of the year in which the person stopped being of compulsory school age; or\n- (b) if the person is a non-Queensland student—1 January of the year in which the relevant time falls; or\n- (c) otherwise—1 January of the year in which a student account is opened for the person.\n- (a) who did not live in Queensland at the relevant time; and\n- (b) for whom a student account would have been required to be opened under a student account provision if the person had lived in Queensland at the relevant time.\n- (a) section 51 of the Act ; or\n- (b) the E(GP) Act , section 253 , as in force before its repeal under the Education Legislation Amendment Act 2006 , section 18 ; or\n- (c) the Youth Participation in Education and Training Act 2003 , section 38 , as in force before its repeal under the E(GP) Act , section 435 ; or\n- (d) the Education (Queensland Studies Authority) Act 2002 , section 21D , as in force before its repeal under section 93 of the Act .","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Verification and copies of certificates and statements","content":"# Verification and copies of certificates and statements","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Verification of information in certificates or statements","content":"## Verification of information in certificates or statements","sortOrder":190},{"sectionNumber":"sec.155","sectionType":"section","heading":"Verification of information in Queensland certificate of individual achievement or statement of results— Act , s 92","content":"### sec.155 Verification of information in Queensland certificate of individual achievement or statement of results— Act , s 92\n\nA person who is issued a Queensland certificate of individual achievement or statement of results may apply to the authority for verification of information in the certificate or statement.\nThe application must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nbe made within 28 days after the certificate or statement is issued to the applicant; and\nbe accompanied by the fee stated in schedule 1 for the verification of information in the certificate or statement.\n(sec.155-ssec.1) A person who is issued a Queensland certificate of individual achievement or statement of results may apply to the authority for verification of information in the certificate or statement.\n(sec.155-ssec.2) The application must— be in the approved form; and be made within 28 days after the certificate or statement is issued to the applicant; and be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule 1 for the verification of information in the certificate or statement.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) be made within 28 days after the certificate or statement is issued to the applicant; and\n- (c) be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule 1 for the verification of information in the certificate or statement.","sortOrder":191},{"sectionNumber":"sec.156","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority may request further information or documents","content":"### sec.156 Authority may request further information or documents\n\nIf the authority considers further information or documents are required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 7 days.\nIf the applicant does not comply with the request within the period stated in the notice, the applicant is taken to have withdrawn the application.\n(sec.156-ssec.1) If the authority considers further information or documents are required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 7 days.\n(sec.156-ssec.2) If the applicant does not comply with the request within the period stated in the notice, the applicant is taken to have withdrawn the application.","sortOrder":192},{"sectionNumber":"sec.157","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application","content":"### sec.157 Deciding application\n\nAfter making appropriate inquiries about the information in the certificate or statement to be verified, the authority must decide whether the information is correct or incorrect.\nThe authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant a notice stating the authority’s decision.\nIf the authority decides the information is correct, the notice must also state the reasons for the decision.\nIf the authority decides the information is incorrect, the authority must—\nissue a replacement Queensland certificate of individual achievement or statement of results, containing the correct information, to the applicant; and\nrefund the fee for the verification of information in the certificate or statement to the applicant.\n(sec.157-ssec.1) After making appropriate inquiries about the information in the certificate or statement to be verified, the authority must decide whether the information is correct or incorrect.\n(sec.157-ssec.2) The authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant a notice stating the authority’s decision.\n(sec.157-ssec.3) If the authority decides the information is correct, the notice must also state the reasons for the decision.\n(sec.157-ssec.4) If the authority decides the information is incorrect, the authority must— issue a replacement Queensland certificate of individual achievement or statement of results, containing the correct information, to the applicant; and refund the fee for the verification of information in the certificate or statement to the applicant.\n- (a) issue a replacement Queensland certificate of individual achievement or statement of results, containing the correct information, to the applicant; and\n- (b) refund the fee for the verification of information in the certificate or statement to the applicant.","sortOrder":193},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Request for copy of certificate","content":"## Request for copy of certificate","sortOrder":194},{"sectionNumber":"sec.158","sectionType":"section","heading":"Issue of copy of certificate","content":"### sec.158 Issue of copy of certificate\n\nA person may request a copy of a certificate.\nThe request must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nbe accompanied by—\nif the authority has previously issued a hard copy of the certificate to the person—the fee stated in schedule 1 for the copy; and\neach document identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires.\nThe authority must issue the copy of the certificate to the person within 7 days after the request is made if the certificate relates to the person.\nIn this section—\ncertificate , in relation to a person, means—\nany of the following issued to the person—\na certificate of achievement;\na senior statement;\na certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ;\na senior certificate; or\na tertiary entrance statement issued to the person under the repealed Education (Tertiary Entrance Procedures Authority) Act 1990 ; or\na core skills test statement of achievement issued to the person under the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ; or\na certificate of achievement, senior statement or tertiary entrance statement issued to the person under the repealed Education (Queensland Studies Authority) Act 2002 .\ncore skills test statement of achievement means a document—\ncertifying that a person has taken a core skills test; and\nstating the person’s grade for the test.\n(sec.158-ssec.1) A person may request a copy of a certificate.\n(sec.158-ssec.2) The request must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— if the authority has previously issued a hard copy of the certificate to the person—the fee stated in schedule 1 for the copy; and each document identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires.\n(sec.158-ssec.3) The authority must issue the copy of the certificate to the person within 7 days after the request is made if the certificate relates to the person.\n(sec.158-ssec.4) In this section— certificate , in relation to a person, means— any of the following issued to the person— a certificate of achievement; a senior statement; a certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ; a senior certificate; or a tertiary entrance statement issued to the person under the repealed Education (Tertiary Entrance Procedures Authority) Act 1990 ; or a core skills test statement of achievement issued to the person under the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ; or a certificate of achievement, senior statement or tertiary entrance statement issued to the person under the repealed Education (Queensland Studies Authority) Act 2002 . core skills test statement of achievement means a document— certifying that a person has taken a core skills test; and stating the person’s grade for the test.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) be accompanied by— (i) if the authority has previously issued a hard copy of the certificate to the person—the fee stated in schedule 1 for the copy; and (ii) each document identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires.\n- (i) if the authority has previously issued a hard copy of the certificate to the person—the fee stated in schedule 1 for the copy; and\n- (ii) each document identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires.\n- (i) if the authority has previously issued a hard copy of the certificate to the person—the fee stated in schedule 1 for the copy; and\n- (ii) each document identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires.\n- (a) any of the following issued to the person— (i) a certificate of achievement; (ii) a senior statement; (iii) a certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ; (iv) a senior certificate; or\n- (i) a certificate of achievement;\n- (ii) a senior statement;\n- (iii) a certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ;\n- (iv) a senior certificate; or\n- (b) a tertiary entrance statement issued to the person under the repealed Education (Tertiary Entrance Procedures Authority) Act 1990 ; or\n- (c) a core skills test statement of achievement issued to the person under the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ; or\n- (d) a certificate of achievement, senior statement or tertiary entrance statement issued to the person under the repealed Education (Queensland Studies Authority) Act 2002 .\n- (i) a certificate of achievement;\n- (ii) a senior statement;\n- (iii) a certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ;\n- (iv) a senior certificate; or\n- (a) certifying that a person has taken a core skills test; and\n- (b) stating the person’s grade for the test.","sortOrder":195},{"sectionNumber":"sec.159","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority may request further information or documents","content":"### sec.159 Authority may request further information or documents\n\nIf the authority considers further information or documents are required for deciding the request, the authority may give the person a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 7 days.\nIf the person does not comply with the request within the period stated in the notice, the person is taken to have withdrawn the request.\n(sec.159-ssec.1) If the authority considers further information or documents are required for deciding the request, the authority may give the person a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 7 days.\n(sec.159-ssec.2) If the person does not comply with the request within the period stated in the notice, the person is taken to have withdrawn the request.","sortOrder":196},{"sectionNumber":"pt.10","sectionType":"part","heading":"Equivalence of level of school education or qualification","content":"# Equivalence of level of school education or qualification","sortOrder":197},{"sectionNumber":"sec.160","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for authority’s decision on equivalence— Act , s 92","content":"### sec.160 Application for authority’s decision on equivalence— Act , s 92\n\nA person may apply to the authority for its decision on the equivalent level of school education, or school qualification, in the State of a level of education reached, or qualification obtained, by the person at an educational institution established outside the State.\nThe application must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nbe accompanied by—\nthe fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and\nsatisfactory evidence of the level of school education or school qualification; and\ndocuments identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires.\nInformation in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration.\nThe authority must decide the application and, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n(sec.160-ssec.1) A person may apply to the authority for its decision on the equivalent level of school education, or school qualification, in the State of a level of education reached, or qualification obtained, by the person at an educational institution established outside the State.\n(sec.160-ssec.2) The application must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and satisfactory evidence of the level of school education or school qualification; and documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires.\n(sec.160-ssec.3) Information in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration.\n(sec.160-ssec.4) The authority must decide the application and, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) be accompanied by— (i) the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and (ii) satisfactory evidence of the level of school education or school qualification; and (iii) documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires.\n- (i) the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and\n- (ii) satisfactory evidence of the level of school education or school qualification; and\n- (iii) documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires.\n- (i) the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and\n- (ii) satisfactory evidence of the level of school education or school qualification; and\n- (iii) documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires.","sortOrder":198},{"sectionNumber":"sec.161","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority may request further information or documents","content":"### sec.161 Authority may request further information or documents\n\nIf the authority considers further information or documents are required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 7 days.\nIf the applicant does not comply with the request within the period stated in the notice, the applicant is taken to have withdrawn the application.\n(sec.161-ssec.1) If the authority considers further information or documents are required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 7 days.\n(sec.161-ssec.2) If the applicant does not comply with the request within the period stated in the notice, the applicant is taken to have withdrawn the application.","sortOrder":199},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11","sectionType":"part","heading":"Fees","content":"# Fees","sortOrder":200},{"sectionNumber":"sec.162","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees payable","content":"### sec.162 Fees payable\n\nThe fees payable under the Act are stated in schedule 1 .","sortOrder":201},{"sectionNumber":"sec.163","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of part","content":"### sec.163 Application of part\n\nNothing in a provision of this part limits the application of another provision of this part.","sortOrder":202},{"sectionNumber":"sec.164","sectionType":"section","heading":"Service fee payable by person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident","content":"### sec.164 Service fee payable by person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident\n\nThis section applies to a person who—\nundertakes senior secondary education at an assessing school other than a recognised school; and\nis not an Australian citizen or permanent resident.\nThe person must pay the authority the service fee mentioned in schedule 1 in consideration of the authority performing its functions, under section 9 , 13A , 14 , 15 or 16 of the Act , in relation to the person, for each year or part of a year the person undertakes the senior secondary education.\nThe authority may waive payment of the fee if—\nthe person undertakes the senior secondary education at a State school and the cost of the person’s education at the school is being defrayed by the State; or\nthe person undertakes the senior secondary education at a non–State school and the cost of the person’s education would be defrayed by the State if the person were undertaking the education at a State school.\nIn this section—\nAustralian citizen means an Australian citizen under the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cwlth) , section 4 .\npermanent resident means—\nthe holder of a permanent visa within the meaning of the Migration Act 1958 (Cwlth) , section 30 (1) ; or\na New Zealand citizen who is the holder of a special category visa within the meaning of the Migration Act 1958 (Cwlth) , section 32 .\n(sec.164-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who— undertakes senior secondary education at an assessing school other than a recognised school; and is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident.\n(sec.164-ssec.2) The person must pay the authority the service fee mentioned in schedule 1 in consideration of the authority performing its functions, under section 9 , 13A , 14 , 15 or 16 of the Act , in relation to the person, for each year or part of a year the person undertakes the senior secondary education.\n(sec.164-ssec.3) The authority may waive payment of the fee if— the person undertakes the senior secondary education at a State school and the cost of the person’s education at the school is being defrayed by the State; or the person undertakes the senior secondary education at a non–State school and the cost of the person’s education would be defrayed by the State if the person were undertaking the education at a State school.\n(sec.164-ssec.4) In this section— Australian citizen means an Australian citizen under the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cwlth) , section 4 . permanent resident means— the holder of a permanent visa within the meaning of the Migration Act 1958 (Cwlth) , section 30 (1) ; or a New Zealand citizen who is the holder of a special category visa within the meaning of the Migration Act 1958 (Cwlth) , section 32 .\n- (a) undertakes senior secondary education at an assessing school other than a recognised school; and\n- (b) is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident.\n- (a) the person undertakes the senior secondary education at a State school and the cost of the person’s education at the school is being defrayed by the State; or\n- (b) the person undertakes the senior secondary education at a non–State school and the cost of the person’s education would be defrayed by the State if the person were undertaking the education at a State school.\n- (a) the holder of a permanent visa within the meaning of the Migration Act 1958 (Cwlth) , section 30 (1) ; or\n- (b) a New Zealand citizen who is the holder of a special category visa within the meaning of the Migration Act 1958 (Cwlth) , section 32 .","sortOrder":203},{"sectionNumber":"sec.165","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refund of application fee for accreditation or renewal of accreditation","content":"### sec.165 Refund of application fee for accreditation or renewal of accreditation\n\nThis section applies if—\na person withdraws an application for accreditation, or renewal of accreditation, of a kindergarten guideline; or\nthe authority rejects an application for accreditation, or renewal of accreditation, of a kindergarten guideline.\nHowever, the section only applies if the authority has not started evaluating the kindergarten guideline.\nThe authority must refund to the person the application fee, less the administrative component mentioned in schedule 1 .\n(sec.165-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person withdraws an application for accreditation, or renewal of accreditation, of a kindergarten guideline; or the authority rejects an application for accreditation, or renewal of accreditation, of a kindergarten guideline.\n(sec.165-ssec.2) However, the section only applies if the authority has not started evaluating the kindergarten guideline.\n(sec.165-ssec.3) The authority must refund to the person the application fee, less the administrative component mentioned in schedule 1 .\n- (a) a person withdraws an application for accreditation, or renewal of accreditation, of a kindergarten guideline; or\n- (b) the authority rejects an application for accreditation, or renewal of accreditation, of a kindergarten guideline.","sortOrder":204},{"sectionNumber":"sec.166","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refund of particular fees—external senior examination not taken because of illness or event","content":"### sec.166 Refund of particular fees—external senior examination not taken because of illness or event\n\nThis section applies to a person who—\nwas granted an application, under section 65 , to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject; and\ndoes not take the examination because of—\nillness; or\nan unexpected event outside the person’s control that prevents the person from taking the examination.\na natural disaster, an accident, an electricity supply failure during the examination\nThe person may apply to the authority for a refund of the application fee, or late application fee, for the application.\nThe application for a refund must—\nbe in the approved form; and\nbe made within 1 month after the day of the examination.\nThe authority must consider the application for the refund and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\nThe authority may grant the application if it is reasonably satisfied the applicant failed to take the examination because of the illness or unexpected event.\nIf the authority grants the application, it must refund to the applicant the following—\nthe application fee, or late application fee, for the application, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 ;\nany local expenses fee paid in relation to the examination, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 .\n(sec.166-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who— was granted an application, under section 65 , to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject; and does not take the examination because of— illness; or an unexpected event outside the person’s control that prevents the person from taking the examination. a natural disaster, an accident, an electricity supply failure during the examination\n(sec.166-ssec.2) The person may apply to the authority for a refund of the application fee, or late application fee, for the application.\n(sec.166-ssec.3) The application for a refund must— be in the approved form; and be made within 1 month after the day of the examination.\n(sec.166-ssec.4) The authority must consider the application for the refund and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.\n(sec.166-ssec.5) The authority may grant the application if it is reasonably satisfied the applicant failed to take the examination because of the illness or unexpected event.\n(sec.166-ssec.6) If the authority grants the application, it must refund to the applicant the following— the application fee, or late application fee, for the application, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 ; any local expenses fee paid in relation to the examination, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 .\n- (a) was granted an application, under section 65 , to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject; and\n- (b) does not take the examination because of— (i) illness; or (ii) an unexpected event outside the person’s control that prevents the person from taking the examination. Examples for subparagraph (ii) — a natural disaster, an accident, an electricity supply failure during the examination\n- (i) illness; or\n- (ii) an unexpected event outside the person’s control that prevents the person from taking the examination. Examples for subparagraph (ii) — a natural disaster, an accident, an electricity supply failure during the examination\n- (i) illness; or\n- (ii) an unexpected event outside the person’s control that prevents the person from taking the examination. Examples for subparagraph (ii) — a natural disaster, an accident, an electricity supply failure during the examination\n- (a) be in the approved form; and\n- (b) be made within 1 month after the day of the examination.\n- (a) the application fee, or late application fee, for the application, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 ;\n- (b) any local expenses fee paid in relation to the examination, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 .","sortOrder":205},{"sectionNumber":"sec.167","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refund of particular fees—cancellation of application to take external senior examination","content":"### sec.167 Refund of particular fees—cancellation of application to take external senior examination\n\nThis section applies if—\na person was granted an application under section 65 to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject; and\nthe person cancels the application within 1 month after the relevant day for the application.\nThe authority must refund to the person the following—\nthe application fee, or late application fee, for the application, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 ;\nany local expenses fee paid in relation to the examination, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 .\nIn this section—\nrelevant day see section 64 (3) .\n(sec.167-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person was granted an application under section 65 to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject; and the person cancels the application within 1 month after the relevant day for the application.\n(sec.167-ssec.2) The authority must refund to the person the following— the application fee, or late application fee, for the application, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 ; any local expenses fee paid in relation to the examination, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 .\n(sec.167-ssec.3) In this section— relevant day see section 64 (3) .\n- (a) a person was granted an application under section 65 to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject; and\n- (b) the person cancels the application within 1 month after the relevant day for the application.\n- (a) the application fee, or late application fee, for the application, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 ;\n- (b) any local expenses fee paid in relation to the examination, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 .","sortOrder":206},{"sectionNumber":"sec.168","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refund of reassessment fee","content":"### sec.168 Refund of reassessment fee\n\nThis section applies if—\na person has made a request, under section 74 , to reassess the person’s result for an external assessment; and\nthe person cancels the request.\nThe authority must refund to the person the reassessment fee, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 .\n(sec.168-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person has made a request, under section 74 , to reassess the person’s result for an external assessment; and the person cancels the request.\n(sec.168-ssec.2) The authority must refund to the person the reassessment fee, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 .\n- (a) a person has made a request, under section 74 , to reassess the person’s result for an external assessment; and\n- (b) the person cancels the request.","sortOrder":207},{"sectionNumber":"sec.169","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refund of script inspection fee","content":"### sec.169 Refund of script inspection fee\n\nThis section applies if—\na person has made a request, under section 75 , to inspect the person’s test script; and\nthe person cancels the request.\nThe authority must refund to the person the script inspection fee.\n(sec.169-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person has made a request, under section 75 , to inspect the person’s test script; and the person cancels the request.\n(sec.169-ssec.2) The authority must refund to the person the script inspection fee.\n- (a) a person has made a request, under section 75 , to inspect the person’s test script; and\n- (b) the person cancels the request.","sortOrder":208},{"sectionNumber":"sec.170","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refund of local expenses fee for external assessment","content":"### sec.170 Refund of local expenses fee for external assessment\n\nThis section applies if—\na person has paid the local expenses fee in relation to the taking of an external assessment for a senior subject; and\nthe person notifies the authority that the person no longer wishes to take the external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) —\nfor an external assessment to be taken in Australia—at least 1 month before the day of the external assessment; or\nfor another external assessment—at least 3 months before the day of the external assessment.\nThe authority must refund to the person the local expenses fee, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 .\n(sec.170-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person has paid the local expenses fee in relation to the taking of an external assessment for a senior subject; and the person notifies the authority that the person no longer wishes to take the external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) — for an external assessment to be taken in Australia—at least 1 month before the day of the external assessment; or for another external assessment—at least 3 months before the day of the external assessment.\n(sec.170-ssec.2) The authority must refund to the person the local expenses fee, less the administration fee mentioned in schedule 1 .\n- (a) a person has paid the local expenses fee in relation to the taking of an external assessment for a senior subject; and\n- (b) the person notifies the authority that the person no longer wishes to take the external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) — (i) for an external assessment to be taken in Australia—at least 1 month before the day of the external assessment; or (ii) for another external assessment—at least 3 months before the day of the external assessment.\n- (i) for an external assessment to be taken in Australia—at least 1 month before the day of the external assessment; or\n- (ii) for another external assessment—at least 3 months before the day of the external assessment.\n- (i) for an external assessment to be taken in Australia—at least 1 month before the day of the external assessment; or\n- (ii) for another external assessment—at least 3 months before the day of the external assessment.","sortOrder":209},{"sectionNumber":"sec.171","sectionType":"section","heading":"Waiver of fees","content":"### sec.171 Waiver of fees\n\nThe authority may, under this section, waive all or part of a fee payable by a person under the Act .\nHowever, the authority may waive all or part of the fee only if satisfied—\nthe person is experiencing, or has experienced, financial hardship; or\nit is appropriate because of health or medical issues experienced by the person.\nThe authority’s power to waive all or part of the fee may be exercised—\ngenerally; or\nfor a particular class of persons or matters; or\nin relation to a particular person.\nIf the waiver relates to a particular person, the power to waive all or part of the fee may be exercised on the authority’s own initiative or on the application of the person.\n(sec.171-ssec.1) The authority may, under this section, waive all or part of a fee payable by a person under the Act .\n(sec.171-ssec.2) However, the authority may waive all or part of the fee only if satisfied— the person is experiencing, or has experienced, financial hardship; or it is appropriate because of health or medical issues experienced by the person.\n(sec.171-ssec.3) The authority’s power to waive all or part of the fee may be exercised— generally; or for a particular class of persons or matters; or in relation to a particular person.\n(sec.171-ssec.4) If the waiver relates to a particular person, the power to waive all or part of the fee may be exercised on the authority’s own initiative or on the application of the person.\n- (a) the person is experiencing, or has experienced, financial hardship; or\n- (b) it is appropriate because of health or medical issues experienced by the person.\n- (a) generally; or\n- (b) for a particular class of persons or matters; or\n- (c) in relation to a particular person.","sortOrder":210},{"sectionNumber":"sec.172","sectionType":"section","heading":"Copy of approved syllabus and certain other documents","content":"### sec.172 Copy of approved syllabus and certain other documents\n\nA person may give the authority a request for a copy of—\na syllabus developed, revised or purchased by the authority under section 9 or 10 of the Act ; or\nan accredited kindergarten guideline; or\na part of the accreditation register.\nThe authority must, on payment of an appropriate fee, give the person a copy of the document requested by the person.\nIn this section—\nappropriate fee means a fee—\nthe authority considers to be reasonable; and\nthat is not more than the reasonable cost of giving the person a copy of the syllabus, kindergarten guideline, or part of the accreditation register.\n(sec.172-ssec.1) A person may give the authority a request for a copy of— a syllabus developed, revised or purchased by the authority under section 9 or 10 of the Act ; or an accredited kindergarten guideline; or a part of the accreditation register.\n(sec.172-ssec.2) The authority must, on payment of an appropriate fee, give the person a copy of the document requested by the person.\n(sec.172-ssec.3) In this section— appropriate fee means a fee— the authority considers to be reasonable; and that is not more than the reasonable cost of giving the person a copy of the syllabus, kindergarten guideline, or part of the accreditation register.\n- (a) a syllabus developed, revised or purchased by the authority under section 9 or 10 of the Act ; or\n- (b) an accredited kindergarten guideline; or\n- (c) a part of the accreditation register.\n- (a) the authority considers to be reasonable; and\n- (b) that is not more than the reasonable cost of giving the person a copy of the syllabus, kindergarten guideline, or part of the accreditation register.","sortOrder":211},{"sectionNumber":"pt.12","sectionType":"part","heading":"Guidelines","content":"# Guidelines","sortOrder":212},{"sectionNumber":"sec.173","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notification of guidelines","content":"### sec.173 Notification of guidelines\n\nAs soon as practicable after making a guideline, the authority must publish the guideline on the authority’s website.\nIf the authority makes a guideline, the authority must notify each relevant entity about the making of the guideline.\nIn this section—\nmaking , a guideline, includes amending the guideline.\nrelevant entity means an entity that may be affected by the guideline.\nthe chief executive or a provider\n(sec.173-ssec.1) As soon as practicable after making a guideline, the authority must publish the guideline on the authority’s website.\n(sec.173-ssec.2) If the authority makes a guideline, the authority must notify each relevant entity about the making of the guideline.\n(sec.173-ssec.3) In this section— making , a guideline, includes amending the guideline. relevant entity means an entity that may be affected by the guideline. the chief executive or a provider","sortOrder":213},{"sectionNumber":"sec.174","sectionType":"section","heading":"Guidelines about contributing studies","content":"### sec.174 Guidelines about contributing studies\n\nThe authority may make or amend a guideline mentioned in sections 105 (2) and (4) , 107 (1) , 108 (2) and 110 (1) only with the written approval of the Minister.","sortOrder":214},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions","content":"# Transitional provisions","sortOrder":215},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":216},{"sectionNumber":"sec.175","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.175 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\nexpired regulation means the expired Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Regulation 2014 .\nformer , in relation to a provision, means the provision of the expired regulation as in force from time to time before the commencement.\nnew , in relation to a provision, means the provision of this regulation as in force from the commencement.\nrelevant test has the meaning given under the expired regulation.","sortOrder":217},{"sectionNumber":"sec.176","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applications and requests made but not decided or dealt with before commencement","content":"### sec.176 Applications and requests made but not decided or dealt with before commencement\n\nThis section applies to an application or request made, but not decided or dealt with, before the commencement under a former section mentioned in column 1 of the following table.\nThe application or request is taken to be made under the new section mentioned in column 2 of the table opposite the former section.\nAnything done in relation to the application or request under the expired regulation is taken to have been done in relation to the application or request under this regulation.\nColumn 1\nFormer section\nColumn 2\nNew section\n1\nsection 9 (Procedural requirements)\nsection 11\n2\nsection 25 (Procedural requirements)\nsection 27\n3\nsection 37 (Application for approval to change a guideline)\nsection 38\n4\nsection 54 (Application for declaration of eligibility—external senior examination)\nsection 59\n5\nsection 56 (Examination may be taken in more examination subjects)\nsection 63\n6\nsection 57 (Application)\nsection 64\n7\nsection 58C (Application for declaration of eligibility—external senior assessment)\nsection 56\n8\nsection 62 (Reassessment of result for relevant test)\nsection 74\n9\nsection 63 (Inspection of graded test script)\nsection 75\n10\nsection 73 (Application to take relevant test at another place)\nsection 78\n11\nsection 75 (Application to take examination—recognised school students)\nsection 83\n12\nsection 76 (Special arrangements for personal capacity circumstances)\nsection 85\n13\nsection 81E (Review of confirmed student result)\nsection 96\n14\nsection 103(3) (Cancelling recognition other than because of review)\nsection 118(3)\n15\nsection 115(1)(b) (When QCE must be issued to a person)\nsection 127(1)(b)\n16\nsection 125 (Persons who may request record of results)\nsection 137\n17\nsection 157 (Verification of information in Queensland certificate of individual achievement or statement of results)\nsection 155\n18\nsection 160 (Issue of copy of certificate)\nsection 158\n19\nsection 162 (Application for authority’s decision on equivalence)\nsection 160\n20\nsection 167 (Refund of application fee, or late application fee, for external senior examination because of illness)\nsection 166\n21\nsection 172 (Copy of approved syllabus and certain other documents)\nsection 172\n(sec.176-ssec.1) This section applies to an application or request made, but not decided or dealt with, before the commencement under a former section mentioned in column 1 of the following table.\n(sec.176-ssec.2) The application or request is taken to be made under the new section mentioned in column 2 of the table opposite the former section.\n(sec.176-ssec.3) Anything done in relation to the application or request under the expired regulation is taken to have been done in relation to the application or request under this regulation. Column 1 Former section Column 2 New section 1 section 9 (Procedural requirements) section 11 2 section 25 (Procedural requirements) section 27 3 section 37 (Application for approval to change a guideline) section 38 4 section 54 (Application for declaration of eligibility—external senior examination) section 59 5 section 56 (Examination may be taken in more examination subjects) section 63 6 section 57 (Application) section 64 7 section 58C (Application for declaration of eligibility—external senior assessment) section 56 8 section 62 (Reassessment of result for relevant test) section 74 9 section 63 (Inspection of graded test script) section 75 10 section 73 (Application to take relevant test at another place) section 78 11 section 75 (Application to take examination—recognised school students) section 83 12 section 76 (Special arrangements for personal capacity circumstances) section 85 13 section 81E (Review of confirmed student result) section 96 14 section 103(3) (Cancelling recognition other than because of review) section 118(3) 15 section 115(1)(b) (When QCE must be issued to a person) section 127(1)(b) 16 section 125 (Persons who may request record of results) section 137 17 section 157 (Verification of information in Queensland certificate of individual achievement or statement of results) section 155 18 section 160 (Issue of copy of certificate) section 158 19 section 162 (Application for authority’s decision on equivalence) section 160 20 section 167 (Refund of application fee, or late application fee, for external senior examination because of illness) section 166 21 section 172 (Copy of approved syllabus and certain other documents) section 172","sortOrder":218},{"sectionNumber":"sec.177","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decisions for applications or requests made before commencement","content":"### sec.177 Decisions for applications or requests made before commencement\n\nThis section applies to a decision made by the authority before the commencement in relation to an application or request under a former section mentioned in column 1 of the following table.\nThe decision is taken to be a decision of the authority in relation to the application or request under the new section mentioned in column 2 of the table opposite the former section.\nColumn 1\nFormer section\nColumn 2\nNew section\n1\nsection 40 (Deciding an application for approval of a change)\nsection 41\n2\nsection 62 (Reassessment of result for relevant test)\nsection 74\n3\nsection 63 (Inspection of graded test script)\nsection 75\n4\nsection 75 (Application to take examination—recognised school students)\nsection 83\n5\nsection 76 (Special arrangements for personal capacity circumstances)\nsection 87\n6\nsection 159 (Deciding an application)\nsection 157\n7\nsection 162 (Application for authority’s decision on equivalence)\nsection 160\n(sec.177-ssec.1) This section applies to a decision made by the authority before the commencement in relation to an application or request under a former section mentioned in column 1 of the following table.\n(sec.177-ssec.2) The decision is taken to be a decision of the authority in relation to the application or request under the new section mentioned in column 2 of the table opposite the former section. Column 1\nFormer section Column 2\nNew section 1 section 40 (Deciding an application for approval of a change) section 41 2 section 62 (Reassessment of result for relevant test) section 74 3 section 63 (Inspection of graded test script) section 75 4 section 75 (Application to take examination—recognised school students) section 83 5 section 76 (Special arrangements for personal capacity circumstances) section 87 6 section 159 (Deciding an application) section 157 7 section 162 (Application for authority’s decision on equivalence) section 160","sortOrder":219},{"sectionNumber":"sec.178","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decisions for applications or requests made before commencement applying in 2025","content":"### sec.178 Decisions for applications or requests made before commencement applying in 2025\n\nThis section applies to a decision made by the authority before the commencement in relation to an application or request under a former section mentioned in column 1 of the following table.\nThe decision is taken to be a decision of the authority in relation to the application or request under the new section mentioned in column 2 opposite the former section.\nHowever, the decision only applies for the year in which the decision was made.\nColumn 1\nFormer section\nColumn 2\nNew section\n1\nsection 54 (Application for declaration of eligibility—external senior examination)\nsection 59\n2\nsection 56 (Examination may be taken in more examination subjects)\nsection 63\n3\nsection 58 (Decision about application to take examination)\nsection 65\n4\nsection 58C (Application for declaration of eligibility—external senior assessment)\nsection 56\n5\nsection 73 (Application to take relevant test at another place)\nsection 79\n(sec.178-ssec.1) This section applies to a decision made by the authority before the commencement in relation to an application or request under a former section mentioned in column 1 of the following table.\n(sec.178-ssec.2) The decision is taken to be a decision of the authority in relation to the application or request under the new section mentioned in column 2 opposite the former section.\n(sec.178-ssec.3) However, the decision only applies for the year in which the decision was made. Column 1\nFormer section Column 2\nNew section 1 section 54 (Application for declaration of eligibility—external senior examination) section 59 2 section 56 (Examination may be taken in more examination subjects) section 63 3 section 58 (Decision about application to take examination) section 65 4 section 58C (Application for declaration of eligibility—external senior assessment) section 56 5 section 73 (Application to take relevant test at another place) section 79","sortOrder":220},{"sectionNumber":"sec.179","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notices given by authority and not complied with before commencement","content":"### sec.179 Notices given by authority and not complied with before commencement\n\nThis section applies if—\nbefore the commencement, the authority gave a person a notice under a former section mentioned in column 1 of the following table; and\nimmediately before the commencement—\nthe person had not complied with the notice; and\nthe period for complying with the notice (the compliance period ) had not ended.\nThe notice is taken to be a notice given under the new section mentioned in column 2 of the table opposite the former section.\nThe notice must be complied with before the compliance period ends.\nColumn 1\nFormer section\nColumn 2\nNew section\n1\nsection 86 (Authority may request further information for deciding whether person is ineligible for issue of QCE)\nsection 101\n2\nsection 89 (Authority may request further information or documents)\nsection 104\n3\nsection 108 (Authority may request further information or documents)\nsection 124\n4\nsection 175(2) (Principal to give information to authority about students who finish senior secondary education)\nsection 139(2)\n(sec.179-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, the authority gave a person a notice under a former section mentioned in column 1 of the following table; and immediately before the commencement— the person had not complied with the notice; and the period for complying with the notice (the compliance period ) had not ended.\n(sec.179-ssec.2) The notice is taken to be a notice given under the new section mentioned in column 2 of the table opposite the former section.\n(sec.179-ssec.3) The notice must be complied with before the compliance period ends. Column 1 Former section Column 2 New section 1 section 86 (Authority may request further information for deciding whether person is ineligible for issue of QCE) section 101 2 section 89 (Authority may request further information or documents) section 104 3 section 108 (Authority may request further information or documents) section 124 4 section 175(2) (Principal to give information to authority about students who finish senior secondary education) section 139(2)\n- (a) before the commencement, the authority gave a person a notice under a former section mentioned in column 1 of the following table; and\n- (b) immediately before the commencement— (i) the person had not complied with the notice; and (ii) the period for complying with the notice (the compliance period ) had not ended.\n- (i) the person had not complied with the notice; and\n- (ii) the period for complying with the notice (the compliance period ) had not ended.\n- (i) the person had not complied with the notice; and\n- (ii) the period for complying with the notice (the compliance period ) had not ended.","sortOrder":221},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Provisions about kindergarten guidelines","content":"## Provisions about kindergarten guidelines","sortOrder":222},{"sectionNumber":"sec.180","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing accreditation of kindergarten guideline and accreditation period","content":"### sec.180 Existing accreditation of kindergarten guideline and accreditation period\n\nThis section applies in relation to the accreditation of a kindergarten guideline in effect immediately before the commencement under the expired regulation, including a renewed accreditation.\nThe accreditation is taken to be an accreditation under this regulation for the accreditation period decided by the authority under the expired regulation.\n(sec.180-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to the accreditation of a kindergarten guideline in effect immediately before the commencement under the expired regulation, including a renewed accreditation.\n(sec.180-ssec.2) The accreditation is taken to be an accreditation under this regulation for the accreditation period decided by the authority under the expired regulation.","sortOrder":223},{"sectionNumber":"sec.181","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice given by authority before commencement","content":"### sec.181 Notice given by authority before commencement\n\nThis section applies if—\nbefore the commencement the authority gave the registered nominee for an accredited kindergarten guideline a notice under former section 22; and\nthe accreditation to which the notice relates ends on a day in 2026.\nThe authority is taken to have given the registered nominee a notice under new section 24.\n(sec.181-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement the authority gave the registered nominee for an accredited kindergarten guideline a notice under former section 22; and the accreditation to which the notice relates ends on a day in 2026.\n(sec.181-ssec.2) The authority is taken to have given the registered nominee a notice under new section 24.\n- (a) before the commencement the authority gave the registered nominee for an accredited kindergarten guideline a notice under former section 22; and\n- (b) the accreditation to which the notice relates ends on a day in 2026.","sortOrder":224},{"sectionNumber":"sec.182","sectionType":"section","heading":"Show cause notice for cancellation of accreditation given before commencement","content":"### sec.182 Show cause notice for cancellation of accreditation given before commencement\n\nThis section applies to a show cause notice given to a person under former section 44 that has not been finally dealt with before the commencement.\nThe show cause notice is taken to be a notice given under new section 45.\nAnything done in relation to the show cause notice under the expired regulation is taken to have been done in relation to the notice under this regulation.\n(sec.182-ssec.1) This section applies to a show cause notice given to a person under former section 44 that has not been finally dealt with before the commencement.\n(sec.182-ssec.2) The show cause notice is taken to be a notice given under new section 45.\n(sec.182-ssec.3) Anything done in relation to the show cause notice under the expired regulation is taken to have been done in relation to the notice under this regulation.","sortOrder":225},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Administration of examinations and assessments","content":"## Administration of examinations and assessments","sortOrder":226},{"sectionNumber":"sec.183","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding result for relevant test taken before commencement","content":"### sec.183 Deciding result for relevant test taken before commencement\n\nFormer sections 59 to 61 continue to apply, as if this regulation had not been made, for deciding a person’s result for a relevant test taken by the person before the commencement.","sortOrder":227},{"sectionNumber":"sec.184","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointed officials","content":"### sec.184 Appointed officials\n\nThis section applies if—\na person was appointed under former section 81 by the authority before the commencement to ensure the proper conduct of a relevant test; and\nthe relevant test is to be held on a day after the commencement.\nThe person continues to be appointed under new section 90 on the same terms of appointment that applied to the person immediately before the commencement.\n(sec.184-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person was appointed under former section 81 by the authority before the commencement to ensure the proper conduct of a relevant test; and the relevant test is to be held on a day after the commencement.\n(sec.184-ssec.2) The person continues to be appointed under new section 90 on the same terms of appointment that applied to the person immediately before the commencement.\n- (a) a person was appointed under former section 81 by the authority before the commencement to ensure the proper conduct of a relevant test; and\n- (b) the relevant test is to be held on a day after the commencement.","sortOrder":228},{"sectionNumber":"sec.185","sectionType":"section","heading":"Samples submitted for moderation before commencement","content":"### sec.185 Samples submitted for moderation before commencement\n\nThis section applies if, immediately before the commencement—\nsamples of completed school-based assessments were submitted to the authority for moderation under former section 81C; and\nthe authority had not dealt with the samples as required under former section 81D.\nThe samples are taken to have been submitted to the authority under new section 94.\n(sec.185-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement— samples of completed school-based assessments were submitted to the authority for moderation under former section 81C; and the authority had not dealt with the samples as required under former section 81D.\n(sec.185-ssec.2) The samples are taken to have been submitted to the authority under new section 94.\n- (a) samples of completed school-based assessments were submitted to the authority for moderation under former section 81C; and\n- (b) the authority had not dealt with the samples as required under former section 81D.","sortOrder":229},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Decisions of the QCAA about equivalent qualifications","content":"## Decisions of the QCAA about equivalent qualifications","sortOrder":230},{"sectionNumber":"sec.186","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decisions about equivalent qualifications made before commencement","content":"### sec.186 Decisions about equivalent qualifications made before commencement\n\nThis section applies if, before the commencement, the authority made a decision under former section 87 that a qualification issued in another State or country is equivalent to the QCE.\nThe decision is taken to have been made under new section 102.\n(sec.186-ssec.1) This section applies if, before the commencement, the authority made a decision under former section 87 that a qualification issued in another State or country is equivalent to the QCE.\n(sec.186-ssec.2) The decision is taken to have been made under new section 102.","sortOrder":231},{"sectionNumber":"sec.187","sectionType":"section","heading":"Studies equivalent to QCE","content":"### sec.187 Studies equivalent to QCE\n\nThis section applies if, before the commencement—\na student account was opened for a person; and\nthe authority received a notification mentioned in former section 88(1)(b) about a qualification issued or to be issued in a foreign country; and\nthe authority had not decided whether the qualification is equivalent to the QCE.\nNew section 103 applies to the authority in relation to the decision.\nAnything done in relation the decision under the expired regulation is taken to have been done in relation to the decision under this regulation.\n(sec.187-ssec.1) This section applies if, before the commencement— a student account was opened for a person; and the authority received a notification mentioned in former section 88(1)(b) about a qualification issued or to be issued in a foreign country; and the authority had not decided whether the qualification is equivalent to the QCE.\n(sec.187-ssec.2) New section 103 applies to the authority in relation to the decision.\n(sec.187-ssec.3) Anything done in relation the decision under the expired regulation is taken to have been done in relation to the decision under this regulation.\n- (a) a student account was opened for a person; and\n- (b) the authority received a notification mentioned in former section 88(1)(b) about a qualification issued or to be issued in a foreign country; and\n- (c) the authority had not decided whether the qualification is equivalent to the QCE.","sortOrder":232},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Decisions of QCAA about recognition of studies","content":"## Decisions of QCAA about recognition of studies","sortOrder":233},{"sectionNumber":"sec.188","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing recognition of particular studies as contributing studies","content":"### sec.188 Existing recognition of particular studies as contributing studies\n\nThis section applies to studies if, before the commencement—\nstudies were recognised as contributing studies under former part 4, division 5; and\nthe recognition of the studies was not cancelled under that part.\nThe studies are taken to be recognised by the authority under new part 5, division 5.\nThe review day decided for the studies under former section 100 or 102 continues to apply in relation to the studies.\n(sec.188-ssec.1) This section applies to studies if, before the commencement— studies were recognised as contributing studies under former part 4, division 5; and the recognition of the studies was not cancelled under that part.\n(sec.188-ssec.2) The studies are taken to be recognised by the authority under new part 5, division 5.\n(sec.188-ssec.3) The review day decided for the studies under former section 100 or 102 continues to apply in relation to the studies.\n- (a) studies were recognised as contributing studies under former part 4, division 5; and\n- (b) the recognition of the studies was not cancelled under that part.","sortOrder":234},{"sectionNumber":"sec.189","sectionType":"section","heading":"Review of recognition of studies started before commencement","content":"### sec.189 Review of recognition of studies started before commencement\n\nThis section applies if, before the commencement—\nthe authority started a review of the recognition of studies recognised under former part 4, division 5; and\nthe authority had not decided under former section 102 whether to continue recognition of the studies.\nThe review must be completed under former section 102.\nA decision of the authority to continue recognition or not to continue recognition of the studies following the review is taken to be a decision made under new section 117.\n(sec.189-ssec.1) This section applies if, before the commencement— the authority started a review of the recognition of studies recognised under former part 4, division 5; and the authority had not decided under former section 102 whether to continue recognition of the studies.\n(sec.189-ssec.2) The review must be completed under former section 102.\n(sec.189-ssec.3) A decision of the authority to continue recognition or not to continue recognition of the studies following the review is taken to be a decision made under new section 117.\n- (a) the authority started a review of the recognition of studies recognised under former part 4, division 5; and\n- (b) the authority had not decided under former section 102 whether to continue recognition of the studies.","sortOrder":235},{"sectionNumber":"sec.190","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing recognition of non-Queensland studies as contributing studies","content":"### sec.190 Existing recognition of non-Queensland studies as contributing studies\n\nThis section applies if, before the commencement, non-Queensland studies were recognised as contributing studies under former part 4, division 6.\nThe non-Queensland studies are taken to be recognised by the authority under new part 5, division 6.\n(sec.190-ssec.1) This section applies if, before the commencement, non-Queensland studies were recognised as contributing studies under former part 4, division 6.\n(sec.190-ssec.2) The non-Queensland studies are taken to be recognised by the authority under new part 5, division 6.","sortOrder":236},{"sectionNumber":"sec.191","sectionType":"section","heading":"Results notice received by authority before commencement","content":"### sec.191 Results notice received by authority before commencement\n\nThis section applies if, before the commencement—\nthe authority received a results notice for non-Queensland studies that were not recognised as contributing studies; and\nthe authority had not decided whether to recognise the studies under the former section 109.\nThe notice is taken to have been given under new section 122.\n(sec.191-ssec.1) This section applies if, before the commencement— the authority received a results notice for non-Queensland studies that were not recognised as contributing studies; and the authority had not decided whether to recognise the studies under the former section 109.\n(sec.191-ssec.2) The notice is taken to have been given under new section 122.\n- (a) the authority received a results notice for non-Queensland studies that were not recognised as contributing studies; and\n- (b) the authority had not decided whether to recognise the studies under the former section 109.","sortOrder":237},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other provisions","content":"## Other provisions","sortOrder":238},{"sectionNumber":"sec.192","sectionType":"section","heading":"Academic integrity requirements for eligibility of QCE","content":"### sec.192 Academic integrity requirements for eligibility of QCE\n\nNew section 99(1)(e) does not apply to a person who finishes senior secondary education, or completes schooling equivalent to senior secondary education, before 31 August 2026.","sortOrder":239},{"sectionNumber":"sec.193","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nomination for Queensland certificate of individual achievement","content":"### sec.193 Nomination for Queensland certificate of individual achievement\n\nThis section applies if, before the commencement—\na person was nominated for the issue of a Queensland certificate of individual achievement by the principal of a school under former section 118; and\nthe person had not been issued the certificate.\nThe nomination is taken to be a nomination by the principal under new section 130.\n(sec.193-ssec.1) This section applies if, before the commencement— a person was nominated for the issue of a Queensland certificate of individual achievement by the principal of a school under former section 118; and the person had not been issued the certificate.\n(sec.193-ssec.2) The nomination is taken to be a nomination by the principal under new section 130.\n- (a) a person was nominated for the issue of a Queensland certificate of individual achievement by the principal of a school under former section 118; and\n- (b) the person had not been issued the certificate.","sortOrder":240},{"sectionNumber":"sec.194","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notices given before commencement","content":"### sec.194 Notices given before commencement\n\nThis section applies if—\na notice was given to the authority by a person before the commencement under a former section mentioned in column 1 of the following table; and\nimmediately before the commencement the notice has not been dealt with.\nThe notice is taken to be a notice given under the new section mentioned in column 2 opposite the former section.\nColumn 1\nFormer section\nColumn 2\nNew section\n1\nsection 136 (Person for whom student account is open may give results notice)\nsection 149\n2\nsection 141(2) (Closure of student accounts)\nsection 154(2)\n3\nsection 141(3) (Closure of student accounts)\nsection 154(3)\n(sec.194-ssec.1) This section applies if— a notice was given to the authority by a person before the commencement under a former section mentioned in column 1 of the following table; and immediately before the commencement the notice has not been dealt with.\n(sec.194-ssec.2) The notice is taken to be a notice given under the new section mentioned in column 2 opposite the former section. Column 1 Former section Column 2 New section 1 section 136 (Person for whom student account is open may give results notice) section 149 2 section 141(2) (Closure of student accounts) section 154(2) 3 section 141(3) (Closure of student accounts) section 154(3)\n- (a) a notice was given to the authority by a person before the commencement under a former section mentioned in column 1 of the following table; and\n- (b) immediately before the commencement the notice has not been dealt with.","sortOrder":241},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Fees paid or waived before the commencement","content":"## Fees paid or waived before the commencement","sortOrder":242},{"sectionNumber":"sec.195","sectionType":"section","heading":"Service fee for 2025 waived before commencement","content":"### sec.195 Service fee for 2025 waived before commencement\n\nThis section applies if, before the commencement, the authority waived payment of a service fee for 2025 under former section 165(3).\nThe fee is taken to be waived under new section 164 for 2025.\n(sec.195-ssec.1) This section applies if, before the commencement, the authority waived payment of a service fee for 2025 under former section 165(3).\n(sec.195-ssec.2) The fee is taken to be waived under new section 164 for 2025.","sortOrder":243},{"sectionNumber":"sec.196","sectionType":"section","heading":"Service fees payable in 2025","content":"### sec.196 Service fees payable in 2025\n\nThis section applies if—\non the commencement, a person is undertaking senior secondary education at an assessing school other than a recognised school; and\nthe person is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident.\nIf the service fee under former section 165 was paid by the person before the commencement for the year, no fee is required to be paid under new section 164 for the year.\nIf the service fee under former section 165 was not paid before the commencement for the year, the fee is a payable under new section 164.\n(sec.196-ssec.1) This section applies if— on the commencement, a person is undertaking senior secondary education at an assessing school other than a recognised school; and the person is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident.\n(sec.196-ssec.2) If the service fee under former section 165 was paid by the person before the commencement for the year, no fee is required to be paid under new section 164 for the year.\n(sec.196-ssec.3) If the service fee under former section 165 was not paid before the commencement for the year, the fee is a payable under new section 164.\n- (a) on the commencement, a person is undertaking senior secondary education at an assessing school other than a recognised school; and\n- (b) the person is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident.","sortOrder":244},{"sectionNumber":"sec.197","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refund of particular fees paid before commencement—external senior examination not taken because of illness","content":"### sec.197 Refund of particular fees paid before commencement—external senior examination not taken because of illness\n\nThis section applies if—\nbefore the commencement a person was granted an application to take an external senior examination for an examination subject within the meaning of the expired regulation; and\nthe person did not take the examination because of illness; and\nimmediately before the commencement, the person had not made an application for refund of the fee under former section 167.\nThe person may make an application under new section 166 within 1 month after the day of the examination.\nFor this section, the reference in new section 166(1)(a) to an application under section 65 is taken to be a reference to an application under former section 58.\n(sec.197-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement a person was granted an application to take an external senior examination for an examination subject within the meaning of the expired regulation; and the person did not take the examination because of illness; and immediately before the commencement, the person had not made an application for refund of the fee under former section 167.\n(sec.197-ssec.2) The person may make an application under new section 166 within 1 month after the day of the examination.\n(sec.197-ssec.3) For this section, the reference in new section 166(1)(a) to an application under section 65 is taken to be a reference to an application under former section 58.\n- (a) before the commencement a person was granted an application to take an external senior examination for an examination subject within the meaning of the expired regulation; and\n- (b) the person did not take the examination because of illness; and\n- (c) immediately before the commencement, the person had not made an application for refund of the fee under former section 167.","sortOrder":245},{"sectionNumber":"sec.198","sectionType":"section","heading":"Refund of local expenses fee for relevant test paid before commencement","content":"### sec.198 Refund of local expenses fee for relevant test paid before commencement\n\nThis section applies if, before the commencement, a person paid a local expenses fee under former section 73 in relation to the taking of a relevant test for a senior subject.\nFormer section 169 continues to apply in relation to the refund of the fee as if this regulation had not been made.\n(sec.198-ssec.1) This section applies if, before the commencement, a person paid a local expenses fee under former section 73 in relation to the taking of a relevant test for a senior subject.\n(sec.198-ssec.2) Former section 169 continues to apply in relation to the refund of the fee as if this regulation had not been made.","sortOrder":246},{"sectionNumber":"sec.199","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notices given in relation to fees waived before commencement","content":"### sec.199 Notices given in relation to fees waived before commencement\n\nThis section applies if—\nbefore the commencement, a notice was published, or given to a person, about the waiver of a fee under former section 171A; and\nthe fee would otherwise have been payable in 2025.\nThe waiver of the fee is taken to have been given under new section 171 for 2025.\n(sec.199-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, a notice was published, or given to a person, about the waiver of a fee under former section 171A; and the fee would otherwise have been payable in 2025.\n(sec.199-ssec.2) The waiver of the fee is taken to have been given under new section 171 for 2025.\n- (a) before the commencement, a notice was published, or given to a person, about the waiver of a fee under former section 171A; and\n- (b) the fee would otherwise have been payable in 2025.","sortOrder":247},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13-div.8","sectionType":"division","heading":"Guidelines continued","content":"## Guidelines continued","sortOrder":248},{"sectionNumber":"sec.200","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing guidelines continued","content":"### sec.200 Existing guidelines continued\n\nThis section applies to guidelines made under the expired regulation that were in effect immediately before the commencement.\nThe guidelines continue to have effect as if they were made under this regulation.\n(sec.200-ssec.1) This section applies to guidelines made under the expired regulation that were in effect immediately before the commencement.\n(sec.200-ssec.2) The guidelines continue to have effect as if they were made under this regulation.","sortOrder":249}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This 2025 regulation largely consolidates and restates the operational rules previously in the expired 2014 regulation, but it also introduces or emphasises several matters that widen or change administrative scope: \n\n- New formal academic‑integrity requirement for QCE eligibility is explicit (sec 99(1)(e)), with a phased application (transitional carve‑out until 31 August 2026 at sec 192). That is an additional substantive eligibility condition beyond a pure credit‑and‑result rule.\n\n- A specific annual service fee for non‑Australian citizens/permanent residents undertaking senior secondary education at certain assessing schools is set out and includes waiver rules (sec 164 and transitional secs 195–196). That creates an explicit charging regime for a class of students where the prior regulation handled fees differently.\n\n- Accreditation and evaluation criteria for kindergarten guidelines are updated to require alignment with the 2022 Early Years Learning Framework (sec 7(i)), which updates the substantive benchmark for accreditation.\n\n- The instrument increases reliance on authority‑made guidelines and published registries to determine categories, credit values and moderation procedures (secs 93, 105, 107). That shifts substantive detail out of primary regulation into administratively amendable guidelines, changing where the operational boundaries are set.\n\n- The transitional Part (13) explicitly carries over many in‑flight matters and remaps old sections to new ones, but also records new deadlines and exceptions. This both preserves continuity and grafts new procedural obligations on existing matters.\n\nNet effect: the regulation is more detailed and places new operational responsibilities on the authority and on applicants/providers (notably through the academic integrity requirement, updated early‑years benchmark, and explicit fees for some non‑residents). These are not wholesale departures from the prior regime, but they are concrete extensions and clarifications that expand the administrative scope and compliance footprint compared with the expired regulation."},"complexity_factors":["Large scope covering accreditation, external assessment, moderation, QCE rules, student accounts, fees and transitional mapping—many interacting Parts (1–13)","Extensive cross‑references to the Education Act and other Commonwealth laws (e.g. Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011, Migration Act) throughout","Numerous defined terms and local definitions sections (e.g. sec 3, sec 5, sec 66, sec 92, sec 97, multiple division‑level definitions)","Many conditional decision paths with short statutory timeframes (14, 28, 42, 60 days) and deemed decisions if timelines lapse (e.g. secs 56(6), 59(7), 89, 22, 36, 43)","Multiple nested exceptions and carve‑outs (e.g. special arrangements, partial completion, recognised vs non‑recognised studies; transitional exceptions such as sec 192)","Delegation of substantive criteria to guidelines (moderation, credit‑value, contributing studies, special arrangements), increasing reliance on separately published material (secs 93, 107, 86, 105)","Procedural complexity for accreditation/renewal/change/cancellation of kindergarten guidelines with show‑cause, review and notice obligations (secs 11–22, 23–48)","Complex rules for recognition of non‑Queensland studies and equivalent qualifications including multi‑step information requests, publication and review timetables (secs 102–126)","Fees and refund rules with administrative fee components, waiver powers and special service fee for non‑citizens (secs 162–171, 164)","Extensive transitional section mapping old regulation provisions to new ones (Part 13) with at least 21 listed mappings and many specific carry‑over rules"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this regulation does (mechanics)\n\n- Sets procedures and rules the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (the authority) must follow for: accreditation and renewal of kindergarten guidelines (Part 2, especially secs 5–52); development, administration and marking of external senior assessments and examinations (Part 3, secs 53–91); moderation of school-based assessment (Part 4, secs 92–96); the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and related credit, recognition and issuing rules (Part 5, secs 97–129); other certificates of achievement (secs 130–133); issuing senior statements and records of results (Part 7, secs 134–138); student account data, reporting and closure rules (Part 8, secs 140–154); verification and copy requests for certificates/statements (Part 9, secs 155–159); equivalence decisions for overseas qualifications (Part 10, secs 160–161); fees and refunds (Part 11, secs 162–172); publication and notification of guidelines (Part 12, secs 173–174); and transitional arrangements bringing previous rules into the new regulation (Part 13, secs 175–200).\n\n- Requires the authority to publish many rules as guidelines and to keep public registers and notices (e.g. moderation, credit-value, contributing-studies, recognised studies) and to notify affected parties when guideline or accreditation decisions are made (see secs 93, 107, 173, 49). The Minister’s written approval is required before the authority may make or amend some contributing-studies guidelines (sec 174).\n\n- Creates application and decision processes with set timeframes and notice requirements for accreditation, renewal, changes to accredited kindergarten guidelines (secs 11–22, 23–37, 38–43). For many applications the authority may ask for more information and can reject applications that don’t meet procedural requirements after giving the applicant at least 28 days to comply (secs 14–16, 28–30, 39–41).\n\n- Sets eligibility rules and application processes for people who wish to sit external senior assessments or external senior examinations, including who can sit them, limits on the number of subjects without special approval, how to apply, fees and late fees, and refund rules where illness or unforeseen events prevent attendance (secs 54–66, 57–66, 60–67, 64–67, 166–170).\n\n- Prescribes academic and social-responsibility criteria that kindergarten guidelines must meet to be accredited (secs 7–8). The educational criteria require alignment with the 2022 Early Years Learning Framework document or an equivalent (sec 7(i)). Social responsibility criteria forbid guidelines that would encourage contravention of state/federal law, international treaties, inconsistent agreements or be contrary to the public interest (sec 8).\n\n- Sets how student results and credits are recorded in student accounts, what counts as contributing studies (including non-Queensland studies, VET, apprenticeships, certain higher-education subjects) and the minimum credit pattern for a QCE (20 credits overall with at least 12 credits from completed core studies) (secs 4, 99, 105–110, 106–109). The authority decides credit values and required standards by guideline and must publish them (secs 107–108).\n\n- Provides procedural protection for students and applicants: show-cause notices before cancelling accreditation or refusing to issue a result; opportunities to make written representations; set minimum response periods (e.g. 10 days for refusal to give a result; 28 days for many procedural notices) (secs 45–48, 68–70, 14–15).\n\n- Lays out extensive transitional provisions to carry over existing accreditations, applications, decisions, guidelines and fees from the expired 2014 regulation into this 2025 instrument (Part 13, secs 175–200).\n\nWho this affects\n\n- Providers and owners of kindergarten guidelines who want accreditation (secs 10–21, 23–36). They must apply in the approved form, pay fees, meet educational and social-responsibility criteria, and keep the authority informed of nominee and ownership changes (secs 11, 20, 49–52).\n\n- Schools, recognised schools and other providers who develop and deliver senior secondary education, because the authority controls which studies count toward the QCE, how credits are allocated and recorded, and which external examinations are available (secs 99–119, 125–126, 150).\n\n- Students and other persons who wish to take external senior assessments or examinations (including non‑school students and overseas students). The regulation sets who is eligible, how to apply, time limits, fees, special arrangements for disability/medical circumstances, and how results are decided and reviewed (secs 55–66, 85–89, 72–75, 74, 75).\n\n- Non‑Queensland and overseas qualification holders and students: the authority can recognise non‑Queensland studies and foreign qualifications as contributing toward the QCE, subject to evidence and review processes (secs 121–126, 102–104, 160–161).\n\n- Persons who pay or request services from the authority: applicants (accreditation, examinations, reassessments, inspections) pay fees and may be entitled to partial refunds in prescribed circumstances (Part 11, secs 162–171, 165–171).\n\nWhy it matters (purposes claimed and practical implications)\n\n- Claimed purpose: the regulation organises accreditation of kindergarten guidelines, assessment and external examinations, moderation of in‑school assessments, the system for recording credits and issuing the QCE, and the administration of student accounts (see secs 6, 53, 93, 99). Mechanically it sets the administrative steps, timelines, evidentiary and publication obligations that give effect to those systems.\n\n- Costs and incentives: the regulation creates administrative burdens and fees for applicants (kindergarten guideline owners, examinees, reassessment/script‑inspection applicants). Applicants must compile specific evidence, meet procedural steps and pay the fees listed in schedule 1 (see secs 11, 27, 64, 74, 75, Part 11). That incentivises applicants to prepare complete, compliant applications; it concentrates cost on applicants and exam‑takers rather than on the authority.\n\n- Bureaucratic discretion and delegation: many important substantive choices are delegated to the authority and its guidelines (e.g. categories of contributing studies, credit values, required standards, moderation criteria, special arrangements guidelines) (secs 105(2), 107, 108, 93, 86). This increases administrative flexibility but also increases reliance on unpublished (or guideline) detail and on the authority’s judgment in borderline cases. The Minister retains veto on some guideline changes (sec 174).\n\n- Effects on providers and competition: by deciding which non‑Queensland and third‑party studies are recognised (secs 115–119, 121–126), the authority shapes what external courses or interstate/overseas qualifications are usable for a QCE. That can affect demand for particular providers or interstate programs — concentrated benefits for providers whose studies are recognised; diffuse compliance costs for those that must seek recognition or adapt curricula.\n\n- Compliance risk and implementation: the regulation sets many short statutory timeframes for responses (14, 28, 42, 60 days; see multiple sections). Meeting them will require the authority and applicants to maintain operational processes. The large transitional section (Part 13) reduces legal uncertainty but also adds mapping complexity for matters already underway.\n\nConcrete who‑pays / who‑decides / behaviour changes (with citations)\n\n- Who pays: applicants and students pay fees listed in schedule 1 for accreditation, examination applications, reassessment, script inspection and copies (secs 11, 27, 64, 74, 75, 158, 162). Non‑Australian citizens/permanent residents who study at non‑recognised assessing schools may pay an annual service fee unless waived (sec 164). Refund rules and administrative charges are set out (secs 165–171).\n\n- Who decides: the authority makes decisions about accreditation, recognition of studies, whether foreign qualifications are equivalent to the QCE, eligibility to sit exams, special arrangements and results (e.g. secs 17, 18, 31, 32, 102, 103, 56, 59, 87, 71). Some guideline‑making requires Minister approval (sec 174).\n\n- Behaviour changes: owners/providers must submit to formal accreditation and renewal processes for kindergarten guidelines, including meeting education and social‑responsibility criteria (secs 7–8, 11–22, 23–37). Schools/providers must submit student and enrolment data to the authority on prescribed timelines and formats (secs 139, 144–146). Students must use prescribed application forms for exams, special arrangements and reassessment, and comply with attendance and conduct rules at assessment places (secs 64, 85, 74, 91).\n\nPotential trade‑offs and risks\n\n- Concentrated benefits: recognised-study providers (interstate/overseas programs) gain access to Queensland student demand if recognised (secs 115–119). The authority gains centralized control over what counts for the QCE.\n\n- Diffuse costs: many students, schools and guideline owners bear the compliance and fee costs. Time limits and discretionary decisions (for special approvals or equivalence) risk inconsistent outcomes unless guidelines and decision standards are clear and published (secs 86, 93, 107, 173).\n\n- Substitution effects: students who cannot take certain subjects at their school may seek external examinations (secs 58(3)). Recognising non‑Queensland studies may encourage credit transfer and cross‑jurisdictional enrolment (secs 121–126).\n\n- Implementation risk: high volume of procedural steps, many short deadlines, and dependence on multiple published guidelines increase the chance of operational error or legal challenge if the authority’s published guidance is incomplete or changed with limited notice (secs 173–174, Part 13 transitional mapping).\n\nSelected notable specifics (quick pointers)\n\n- Minimum QCE requirement: 20 credits recorded in student account, at least 12 credits from completed core studies; at least one credit must satisfy a school‑study eligibility rule (sec 99).\n- Kindergarten accreditation must align with the 2022 Early Years Learning Framework or equivalent (sec 7(i)).\n- Authority may recognise non‑Queensland or overseas studies and foreign qualifications, subject to evidence and timelines (secs 102–105, 121–126, 160–161).\n- Numerous show‑cause, review and reassessment processes protect applicants/students but impose strict response windows (secs 45–48, 68–70, 74–75).\n\nOverall: the Regulation translates broad powers in the Act into a detailed administrative system of applications, criteria, timeframes, fees and publication/recordkeeping obligations. It centralises many substantive determinations in the authority, requires publication of rules and registries, and sets clear procedural protections and timelines while introducing several new or clarified administrative requirements (see particularly Parts 2–5, 8, 11 and 13)."},"summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation appears to consolidate and update existing rules governing the QCAA's functions into a single 2025 instrument. Its scope is consistent with the authority's established role covering kindergarten curriculum accreditation, senior subject external assessments, and the QCE certification system. There is no evidence of scope creep beyond what the parent Act (Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Act) contemplates — the regulation is an enabling instrument that fills in procedural detail rather than expanding the QCAA's underlying powers."},"complexity_factors":["Covers multiple distinct subject areas (kindergarten accreditation, senior assessments, QCE certification, learning accounts) within a single instrument","Extensive cross-referencing between sections and to the parent Act and other legislation (Anti-Discrimination Act, Training Act, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act)","Multiple layered eligibility criteria for external examinations with different rules applying to different categories of person","Detailed procedural requirements with numerous deemed decision provisions (where inaction is treated as refusal) and agreed extension mechanisms","Show cause processes for both accreditation cancellation and refusal of exam results, each with their own procedural rules","Complex time-based framework with multiple specific deadlines (28 February, 31 August, 1 December, 30 April, 14-day and 28-day periods)","Numerous defined terms spread across multiple divisions, a dictionary schedule, and incorporated definitions from other Acts","Interaction between Queensland-specific rules and Commonwealth legislation (e.g., TEQSA Act for university subjects)","Adverse circumstances and personal capacity provisions for exam students require multi-step application and decision processes","Non-Queensland and interstate study recognition provisions add an additional layer of administrative complexity"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets operational rules for the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority from 1 September 2025, covering how senior school qualifications (QCE), external senior assessments, and student learning accounts are managed, and requiring QCAA accreditation of kindergarten teaching guidelines.  \n\nIt affects Queensland senior students (including adult learners), schools, and early‑childhood providers — ensuring standards for kindy programs, rules for who can sit exams and how results/adjustments are handled, and how qualifications and credits are recognised."},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":738},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation appears to maintain the same scope as its predecessor. It is a re-enactment and consolidation of the Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Regulation 2014 with updated references and some structural reorganisation. The transitional provisions (Part 13) explicitly preserve existing accreditations, applications, and decisions. No significant expansion beyond the original purpose of governing the QCAA's operations for kindergarten accreditation, senior assessment, and certification is evident."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing between sections and the parent Act","Multiple parallel processes (accreditation, renewal, changes, cancellation) with similar but distinct requirements","Nested conditional logic for eligibility (e.g., QCE requirements with multiple pathways and exceptions)","Numerous defined terms scattered throughout (e.g., 'contributing studies', 'core studies', 'eligible person', 'information notice')","Time-bound procedural requirements with multiple deadlines and extension mechanisms","Transitional provisions mapping old regulation sections to new ones in detailed tables"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets out the detailed rules for how the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) operates. It covers four main areas:\n\n**1. Kindergarten Guidelines Accreditation**\n- Establishes a process for approving educational programs for kindergarten (early childhood education before the preparatory year)\n- Sets educational criteria (must be appropriate for children's needs, promote balanced learning, be based on national frameworks) and social responsibility criteria (must not encourage breaking laws or discrimination)\n- Requires guidelines to be accredited for 2-6 year periods, with applications due by 28 February and decisions by 31 August\n- Includes processes for renewal, changes to approved guidelines, and cancellation if problems are found\n\n**2. External Assessments for Senior Students**\n- Governs exams and assessments for Years 11-12 students\n- Distinguishes between \"external senior assessments\" (for most subjects) and \"external senior examinations\" (for specific subjects)\n- Sets eligibility rules: most students must be at school, but some exceptions apply for mature-age students or those with special circumstances\n- Limits exam loads: school students can take max 2 external exams in Year 12; non-school students under 17 limited to 3 subjects\n- Includes special provisions for students with disabilities or medical conditions\n- Establishes strict rules against academic misconduct (cheating, plagiarism, collusion)\n- Allows students to request reassessment of results or inspect their exam scripts\n\n**3. Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)**\n- The QCE is Queensland's senior secondary qualification\n- Requires: 20 credits (at least 12 from \"core studies\"), literacy and numeracy requirements, and academic integrity standards\n- Credits come from: school subjects, vocational training, apprenticeships, university subjects (for school students), and recognised interstate/overseas studies\n- Student accounts track progress and close after 9 years (or when QCE issued), but can be extended\n- The Authority can recognise equivalent qualifications from other states/countries\n\n**4. Administrative Matters**\n- Fees for various services, with waivers for financial hardship\n- Information sharing between schools, providers, and government agencies\n- Processes for verifying certificates and getting replacement copies\n- Transitional rules ensuring existing approvals and applications continue under the new system\n\n**Who it affects:** Students in Queensland schools (especially Years 11-12), kindergarten providers, schools, vocational training organisations, and anyone seeking recognition of overseas qualifications."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/education-queensland-curriculum-and-assessment-authority-regulation-2025","history":"/api/acts/education-queensland-curriculum-and-assessment-authority-regulation-2025/history","analysis":"/api/acts/education-queensland-curriculum-and-assessment-authority-regulation-2025/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/education-queensland-curriculum-and-assessment-authority-regulation-2025/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/education-queensland-curriculum-and-assessment-authority-regulation-2025/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/education-queensland-curriculum-and-assessment-authority-regulation-2025/documents"}}