{"id":"nsw:sl-2023-0477","name":"Teacher Accreditation Regulation 2023","slug":"teacher-accreditation-regulation-2023","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"477 of 2023","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":175981,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:sl-2023-0477-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary\n\nPart 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of regulation","content":"#### 1 Name of regulation\n\n1 Name of regulation\n\n> This regulation is the [Teacher Accreditation Regulation 2023](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2023-0477).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This regulation commences on the day on which it is published on the NSW legislation website.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> This regulation repeals and replaces the [Teacher Accreditation Regulation 2015](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2015-0118), which would otherwise be repealed on 1 September 2023 by the [Subordinate Legislation Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-146), section 10(2).","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition","content":"#### 3 Definition\n\n3 Definition\n\n> > In this regulation—\n> > \n> > the Act means the [Teacher Accreditation Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2004-065).\n> > \n> > Note—\n> > \n> > The Act and the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this regulation.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Accreditation of teachers","content":"# Part 2 Accreditation of teachers\n\nPart 2 Accreditation of teachers","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional particulars on accreditation list—the Act, s 18","content":"#### 4 Additional particulars on accreditation list—the Act, s 18\n\n4 Additional particulars on accreditation list—the Act, s 18\n\n> For the Act, section 18(1)(d), the following information is prescribed—\n> \n> > (a) contact details, including postal address, telephone numbers and email address, if any,\n> \n> > (b) tertiary education qualifications,\n> \n> > (c) details of current employer,\n> \n> > (d) employment history,\n> \n> > (e) history of professional development undertaken to maintain accreditation,\n> \n> > (f) first language, if not English,\n> \n> > (g) country of citizenship,\n> \n> > (h) country of residency,\n> \n> > (i) Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status, but only if the relevant person has consented to the inclusion of that information on the list.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of accreditation—the Act, s 23A","content":"#### 5 Conditions of accreditation—the Act, s 23A\n\n5 Conditions of accreditation—the Act, s 23A\n\n> For the Act, section 23A(1), the following conditions are prescribed—\n> \n> > (a) the person must provide the Authority with updated details within 21 days of a change in the following particulars—\n> > \n> > > (i) contact details, including name, postal address, telephone numbers and email address, if any,\n> > \n> > > (ii) tertiary education qualifications,\n> > \n> > > (iii) details of current employer,\n> \n> > (b) the person must notify the Authority of the following within 21 days—\n> > \n> > > (i) employment with a school on a permanent basis,\n> > \n> > > (ii) employment with a school on a temporary basis for a period of at least 6 months,\n> \n> > (c) the person must, on an annual basis, provide the Authority with details of the professional development undertaken by the person to maintain accreditation during the previous year.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relevant period for provisionally accredited persons—the Act, s 30","content":"#### 6 Relevant period for provisionally accredited persons—the Act, s 30\n\n6 Relevant period for provisionally accredited persons—the Act, s 30\n\n> For the Act, section 30(6), definition of relevant period, paragraph (b)(i), the period of 5 years following the date the person was provisionally accredited is commensurate with the 3-year period for a person employed on a full-time basis.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relevant period for conditionally accredited persons—the Act, s 31","content":"#### 7 Relevant period for conditionally accredited persons—the Act, s 31\n\n7 Relevant period for conditionally accredited persons—the Act, s 31\n\n> For the Act, section 31(5), definition of relevant period, paragraph (b)(i), the period of 6 years following the date the person was conditionally accredited is commensurate with the 4-year period for a person employed on a full-time basis.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemption from requirement to employ accredited teachers only—the Act, s 52","content":"#### 8 Exemption from requirement to employ accredited teachers only—the Act, s 52\n\n8 Exemption from requirement to employ accredited teachers only—the Act, s 52\n\n> > (1) For the Act, section 52(2), a person (the employer) who employs an unaccredited person is exempt from the Act, section 28(2) if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the unaccredited person is employed to teach in a non-government school, and\n> > \n> > > (b) the employer is a NVR registered training organisation, and\n> > \n> > > (c) the unaccredited person is employed only to teach the necessary courses, and\n> > \n> > > (d) the Authority is satisfied that the employer has not been able to find an appropriate person who is accredited to teach the necessary courses.\n> \n> > (2) In this section—\n> > \n> > necessary courses means the courses required to complete a Certificate III qualification for the purposes of the Higher School Certificate.\n> > \n> > NVR registered training organisation has the same meaning as in the [National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth.\n> > \n> > unaccredited person means a person who is not accredited.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Part 3 Miscellaneous\n\nPart 3 Miscellaneous","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees","content":"#### 9 Fees\n\n9 Fees\n\n> > (1) The fees set out in the Schedule are payable in relation to the matters referred to in the Schedule.\n> \n> > (2) A fee payable under the Act, section 25 is payable on or before an annual date as determined by the Authority.\n> \n> > (3) The Authority may waive, in whole or part, a fee payable under the Act or this regulation if the Authority is satisfied it is appropriate because—\n> > \n> > > (a) the person who must pay the fee is suffering financial hardship, or\n> > \n> > > (b) special circumstances exist.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal and savings","content":"#### 10 Repeal and savings\n\n10 Repeal and savings\n\n> > (1) The [Teacher Accreditation Regulation 2015](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2015-0118) is repealed.\n> \n> > (2) An act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the [Teacher Accreditation Regulation 2015](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2015-0118), had effect under that regulation continues to have effect under this regulation.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Fees","content":"# Schedule 1 Fees\n\nSchedule 1 Fees\n\nsection 9(1)\n\n| Provision of Act | Matter for which fee payable | Fee $ |\n| Section 22(4)(a) | Application for preliminary assessment of person at a highly accomplished or lead teacher level | 65 |\n| Section 22(4)(a) | Application for accreditation at highly accomplished teacher level— |  |\n|  | (a) if the applicant has been preliminarily assessed in relation to that level within the last 3 years, or | 555 |\n|  | (b) otherwise | 605 |\n| Section 22(4)(a) | Application for accreditation at lead teacher level— |  |\n|  | (a) if the applicant has been preliminarily assessed in relation to that level in the last 3 years, or | 655 |\n|  | (b) otherwise | 715 |\n| Section 22(4)(a) | Assessment of overseas qualifications held by a person who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident— |  |\n|  | (a) for up to 2 qualifications, or | 200 |\n|  | (b) for 3 or 4 qualifications, or | 300 |\n|  | (c) for 5 or more qualifications | 400 |\n| Section 22(4)(a) | Assessment of overseas qualifications held by a person other than an Australian citizen or permanent resident— |  |\n|  | (a) for up to 2 qualifications, or | 350 |\n|  | (b) for 3 or 4 qualifications, or | 450 |\n|  | (c) for 5 or more qualifications | 550 |\n| Section 25(2) | Annual fee for accredited teachers | 100 |\n| Section 33(2)(a) | Provisional re-accreditation of a person | 100 |","sortOrder":13}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Insufficient content was provided to assess whether the regulation's scope changed from its original intent. Only the administrative metadata, status information, and website navigation elements were included in the document — no substantive provisions were available for comparison against any explanatory memorandum or original purpose statement."},"complexity_factors":["Only metadata and administrative information was provided — no operative legal provisions were available for analysis","The regulation itself sits within a broader legislative framework (the Teacher Accreditation Act and related instruments), which adds layers of complexity not visible in this document","Staged repeal mechanism under the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989 adds a time-limited dimension to the regulation's operation","Cross-referencing with the parent Act would be required to fully understand the regulation's scope and effect"],"plain_english_summary":"The Teacher Accreditation Regulation 2023 (NSW) is a statutory instrument that underpins the NSW teacher accreditation framework, governing how teachers, school employers and NESA ensure teaching standards are met across government, Catholic and independent schools. \n\nOnly administrative metadata for the instrument is provided here (commencement 25 Aug 2023; automatic repeal 1 Sep 2028); the regulation’s operative provisions are not included in the supplied text."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This instrument repeals and replaces the Teacher Accreditation Regulation 2015 (s10(1)). It continues the same categories of regulation—data on the accreditation list, notification duties, relevant accreditation periods, a narrow employer exemption, and a fees schedule—and preserves prior acts/matters in force (s10(2)), so the formal instrument has changed but operational continuity is maintained."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple statutory cross‑references (Teacher Accreditation Act 2004, Interpretation Act 1987, National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act) (s3, s8(2)).","Detailed reporting and notification obligations with short timeframes (must update Authority within 21 days for listed particulars) (s5(a)–(b)).","Ongoing annual compliance requirement to report professional development (s5(c)).","Different relevant periods for provisional and conditional accreditation tied to full‑time equivalence calculations (s6–s7).","Exemption for employers is conditional on Authority satisfaction and specific employer/role criteria (s8(1)(a)–(d)), creating administrative discretion.","Tiered fee schedule with different rates by accreditation level, applicant residency/citizenship and number of overseas qualifications (Schedule 1).","Authority may waive fees for financial hardship or special circumstances, introducing case‑by‑case discretion (s9(3)).","Repeal and savings clause preserves existing acts/matters while replacing the 2015 regulation, requiring continuity checks (s10)."],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets the operational rules for teacher accreditation in NSW: what personal and professional details appear on the accreditation list, ongoing obligations (notify certain changes within 21 days and provide annual professional development), timeframes for provisional and conditional accreditation, a narrow exemption allowing some non‑government vocational trainers to employ unaccredited teachers, and a schedule of application and annual fees. Teachers pay the listed fees and must meet reporting duties; the Authority decides accreditation outcomes, exemptions and fee waivers (see ss4–9, Schedule)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation appears consistent with its original purpose of supporting the Teacher Accreditation Act 2004. It maintains the same core functions as its 2015 predecessor (registration details, conditions, fees, timeframes) without significant expansion into new policy areas. The exemption in section 8 is narrow and specific to vocational education contexts, representing a targeted operational detail rather than scope creep."},"complexity_factors":["Short length (10 sections plus schedule)","Minimal defined terms (only 3 explicit definitions in section 8, plus 'the Act' in section 3)","Straightforward structure with clear Part divisions","Simple conditional logic (primarily 'if/then' exemptions in section 8)","Limited cross-referencing (mainly to the parent Act and one Commonwealth Act)","Fee schedule uses basic tabular format with simple tiered pricing","No nested exceptions or complex temporal calculations beyond simple year counts"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets out the administrative rules for how teachers get and keep their accreditation to work in NSW schools. It replaces an older 2015 regulation.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Keeps a detailed register of teachers**: The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) must maintain a list with specific details about each accredited teacher, including contact info, qualifications, employment history, professional development records, and optional demographic information like Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status (only with consent).\n\n- **Sets conditions teachers must meet**: Accredited teachers must update NESA within 21 days if they change their contact details, qualifications, or employer. They must also notify NESA when they get permanent work or temporary work lasting 6+ months at a school, and submit annual records of their professional development.\n\n- **Sets timeframes for provisional and conditional accreditation**: Teachers on provisional accreditation get up to 5 years (equivalent to 3 years full-time), while those on conditional accreditation get up to 6 years (equivalent to 4 years full-time) to meet full accreditation requirements.\n\n- **Creates a narrow exemption**: Non-government schools that are registered vocational training organisations can hire unaccredited teachers to teach specific Certificate III courses for the HSC, but only if they genuinely cannot find an accredited teacher for those courses.\n\n- **Sets fees**: Lists specific fees for applications (ranging from $65 for preliminary assessments to $715 for lead teacher accreditation), annual accreditation fees ($100), and overseas qualification assessments ($200–$550 depending on citizenship and number of qualifications). NESA can waive fees for financial hardship or special circumstances.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- All teachers seeking or holding accreditation in NSW\n- Schools and employers (especially non-government schools and vocational training organisations)\n- NESA (the Authority) which administers the system\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis regulation operationalises the Teacher Accreditation Act 2004 by filling in the practical details—what information is collected, what teachers must do to stay accredited, how long they have to progress through accreditation levels, and how much it costs. It ensures quality control in the teaching profession while providing flexibility for specific vocational education needs."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/teacher-accreditation-regulation-2023","history":"/api/acts/teacher-accreditation-regulation-2023/history","analysis":"/api/acts/teacher-accreditation-regulation-2023/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/teacher-accreditation-regulation-2023/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/teacher-accreditation-regulation-2023/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/teacher-accreditation-regulation-2023/documents"}}