{"id":"nsw:sl-1997-0350","name":"Technical Education Trust Funds (TAFE Establishments) By-law 1997","slug":"technical-education-trust-funds-tafe-establishments-by-law-1997","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"350 of 1997","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":179280,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:sl-1997-0350-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 By-law","content":"#### 1 Name of By-law\n\n1 Name of By-law\n\n> This By-law is the [Technical Education Trust Funds (TAFE Establishments) By-law 1997](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-1997-0350).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This By-law commences on 1 July 1997.\n> \n> Editorial note—\n> \n> The By-law was published in the Gazette on 25.7.1997.\n> \n> The By-law appointed 1 July 1997 as the date of its commencement. Pursuant to section 39 (2A) of the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015), the By-law is not invalid merely because the By-law was published in the Gazette after the day on which one or more of its provisions is or are expressed to take effect, but provides, in that case, for that or those provisions to take effect from the day on which the By-law is published in the Gazette, instead of from the earlier day.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n3 Definitions\n\n> In this By-law:\n> \n> TAFE establishment has the same meaning as in the [Technical and Further Education Commission Act 1990](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1990-118),\n> \n> the Act means the [Technical Education Trust Funds Act 1967](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1967-095).","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notes","content":"#### 4 Notes\n\n4 Notes\n\n> The explanatory note and table of contents do not form part of this By-law.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"John L Bruce Memorial Fund","content":"#### 5 John L Bruce Memorial Fund\n\n5 John L Bruce Memorial Fund\n\n> > (1) This clause relates to the John L Bruce Memorial Fund.\n> \n> > (2) The John L Bruce Memorial Prize may be awarded to a student at a TAFE establishment on completion by the student of any of the following courses:\n> > \n> > > (a) the Plumbing Trade Course (or any course that replaces that course),\n> > \n> > > (b) the Plumbing Services Course (or any course that replaces that course).\n> \n> > (3) The recipient of the John L Bruce Memorial Prize is to be the student who has done the most meritorious work over any 3 year period during the course, determined in the manner directed by the Statutory Trustee of the Fund.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"William and Elizabeth Cuthbertson Memorial Fund","content":"#### 6 William and Elizabeth Cuthbertson Memorial Fund\n\n6 William and Elizabeth Cuthbertson Memorial Fund\n\n> > (1) This clause relates to the William and Elizabeth Cuthbertson Memorial Fund.\n> \n> > (2) The following awards may be awarded from that Fund:\n> > \n> > > (a) the William and Elizabeth Cuthbertson Memorial Medal and Prize,\n> > \n> > > (b) the William and Elizabeth Cuthbertson Memorial Prize.\n> \n> > (3) Each award may be awarded to a student at a TAFE establishment on completion by the student of the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering courses (or any courses that replace those courses).\n> \n> > (4) The recipients of the William and Elizabeth Cuthbertson Memorial Medal and Prize and the William and Elizabeth Cuthbertson Memorial Prize are to be the students who obtain the highest average of all marks gained in all subjects in their course.\n> \n> **cl 6:** Am 2013 (420), Sch 1 \\[1\\].","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"J P Franki Memorial Fund","content":"#### 7 J P Franki Memorial Fund\n\n7 J P Franki Memorial Fund\n\n> > (1) This clause relates to the J P Franki Memorial Fund.\n> \n> > (2) The J P Franki Medal and Prize may be awarded to a student at a TAFE establishment on completion by the student of the Marine Engineering Associate Diploma Course (or any course that replaces that course).\n> \n> > (3) The recipient of the J P Franki Medal and Prize is to be the student who obtains the highest average of all marks gained in all subjects in that course.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Thomas Irons Memorial Fund","content":"#### 8 Thomas Irons Memorial Fund\n\n8 Thomas Irons Memorial Fund\n\n> > (1) This clause relates to the Thomas Irons Memorial Fund.\n> \n> > (2) The Thomas Irons Memorial Medal may be awarded in yearly rotation to a student at a TAFE establishment in the metropolitan area of Sydney on completion by the student of a prescribed course.\n> \n> > (3) The prescribed courses and the order of rotation of those courses is as follows:\n> > \n> > > (a) Industrial Blacksmithing (or any course that replaces that course),\n> > \n> > > (b) Mechanical Engineering (or any course that replaces that course),\n> > \n> > > (c) Foundry (or any course that replaces that course),\n> > \n> > > (d) Patternmaking (or any course that replaces that course),\n> > \n> > > (e) Metal Fabrication and Welding (or any course that replaces that course).\n> \n> > (4) The recipient of the Thomas Irons Memorial Medal is to be the student who obtains the highest average of all marks gained in all subjects in the prescribed course for that year.\n> \n> > (5) If, in the opinion of the Statutory Trustee of the Fund, the results of the student who would otherwise be eligible to receive the award are not of a sufficiently high standard to warrant making the award to that student, the Thomas Irons Memorial Medal may be awarded to the student who obtains the highest average of all marks gained in all subjects in any of the other courses referred to in subclause (3) (taking into consideration the highest average of all marks gained in all subjects in each of the courses referred to in that subclause).\n> \n> > (6) If, in the opinion of the Statutory Trustee of the Fund, the income in the Fund is sufficient after providing for the Thomas Irons Memorial Medal, the Trustee may award an additional prize to a student on completion by the student of any of the courses referred to in subclause (3), upon such terms and conditions as the Trustee may determine.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"A H Martin Memorial Prize Fund","content":"#### 9 A H Martin Memorial Prize Fund\n\n9 A H Martin Memorial Prize Fund\n\n> > (1) This clause relates to the A H Martin Memorial Prize Fund.\n> \n> > (2) The A H Martin Memorial Prize may be awarded to a student at a TAFE establishment on completion by the student of the Building Supervision Advanced Certificate Course (or any course that replaces that course).\n> \n> > (3) The recipient of the A H Martin Memorial Prize is to be the student who obtains the highest average of all marks gained in all subjects in that course.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"William King McLean Prize Fund","content":"#### 10 William King McLean Prize Fund\n\n10 William King McLean Prize Fund\n\n> > (1) This clause relates to the William King McLean Prize Fund.\n> \n> > (2) The William King McLean Prize may be awarded to a student at a TAFE establishment on completion by the student of the Building Associate Diploma Course (or any course that replaces that course).\n> \n> > (3) The recipient of the William King McLean Prize is to be the student who obtains the highest average of all marks gained in all subjects in that course.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dr Purdy Memorial Fund","content":"#### 11 Dr Purdy Memorial Fund\n\n11 Dr Purdy Memorial Fund\n\n> > (1) This clause relates to the Dr Purdy Memorial Fund.\n> \n> > (2) The Dr Purdy Medal and Award may be awarded to a student at a TAFE establishment on completion by the student of the Health and Building Surveying Associate Diploma Course (or any course that replaces that course).\n> \n> > (3) The recipient of the Dr Purdy Medal and Award is to be the student who, at the student’s first attempt, obtains the highest average of all marks gained in all subjects in that course.\n> \n> > (4) The Dr Purdy Medal and Award comprises a medal and a sum of money.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Mary Ellen Roberts Memorial Fund","content":"#### 12 Mary Ellen Roberts Memorial Fund\n\n12 Mary Ellen Roberts Memorial Fund\n\n> > (1) This clause relates to the Mary Ellen Roberts Memorial Fund.\n> \n> > (2) The Mary Ellen Roberts Memorial Scholarship may be awarded to a student at a TAFE establishment on completion by the student of the Fashion Technology Advanced Certificate Course (or any course that replaces that course).\n> \n> > (3) The recipient of the Mary Ellen Roberts Memorial Scholarship is to be the student who obtains the highest average of all marks gained in all subjects in that course.\n> \n> > (4) The Mary Ellen Roberts Memorial Scholarship is to be tenable upon such terms and conditions as the Statutory Trustee of the Fund may determine.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Barrington Raymund Roberts Memorial Fund","content":"#### 13 Barrington Raymund Roberts Memorial Fund\n\n13 Barrington Raymund Roberts Memorial Fund\n\n> > (1) This clause relates to the Barrington Raymund Roberts Memorial Fund.\n> \n> > (2) The Barrington Raymund Roberts Memorial Award for the promotion and encouragement of education in the industry sectors of tourism, hospitality and events, may be made to a student at a TAFE establishment on completion by the student of a course conducted through the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Training Package (or any training package that replaces that training package).\n> \n> > (3) Applications for the Barrington Raymund Roberts Memorial Award may be made each year following publication of end-of-year results by the TAFE establishment conducting the course.\n> \n> > (4) Applications must be made in writing to the Statutory Trustee of the Fund and must include the following:\n> > \n> > > (a) a completed application form (which may be obtained from the TAFE establishment),\n> > \n> > > (b) a current portfolio that includes the following:\n> > > \n> > > > (i) the reasons that the applicant has chosen his or her field of study,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) the applicant’s academic transcript for the course conducted through the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Training Package at the TAFE establishment,\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) a description of the work experience undertaken by the applicant (paid and unpaid) as part of that course,\n> > > \n> > > > (iv) an expression of the applicant’s commitment to achieving excellence in his or her given field,\n> > > \n> > > > (v) any other information that the student considers relevant to the application,\n> > \n> > > (c) full details of the proposed study, training program or project to be undertaken by the applicant including the proposed length of the course, when it will be completed, the proposed cost of the course and any related costs,\n> > \n> > > (d) an outline of the proposed travel plans of the applicant, if applicable,\n> > \n> > > (e) a completed nomination in the form approved by the Statutory Trustee,\n> > \n> > > (f) such other TAFE NSW endorsements as are relevant to the application,\n> > \n> > > (g) a report on the student from a teacher of the course conducted through the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Training Package at the TAFE establishment in which the entrant is currently enrolled.\n> \n> > (5) The Statutory Trustee of the Fund is to award the Barrington Raymund Roberts Memorial Award to the most meritorious applicant in each year having regard to the following:\n> > \n> > > (a) the academic achievement of the applicant in a course conducted through the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Training Package (or any training package that replaces that training package),\n> > \n> > > (b) the merit of the proposed course or project to be undertaken by the applicant,\n> > \n> > > (c) the demeanour and personal presentation of the applicant during the interview with the selection committee.\n> \n> > (6) More than one Barrington Raymund Roberts Memorial Award may be awarded in any one year.\n> \n> > (7) The Statutory Trustee of the Fund may appoint a selection committee to consider applications and make recommendations in relation to the Barrington Raymund Roberts Memorial Award.\n> \n> **cl 13:** Am 2013 (420), Sch 1 \\[2\\].","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize Fund","content":"#### 14 Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize Fund\n\n14 Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize Fund\n\n> > (1) This clause relates to the Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize Fund.\n> \n> > (2) The Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize may be awarded in any year to a student at a TAFE establishment who, as at 30 September in that year, is enrolled in a course of training conducted as part of the visual arts or design programs.\n> \n> > (2A) The Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize is to be awarded annually or, if the Statutory Trustee of the Fund determines that income in the Fund is insufficient to support an annual award, every second year.\n> \n> > (2B) If the Statutory Trustee determines that the Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize is to be awarded in any year, the Trustee is to publish a notice to students to that effect by 31 July in that year.\n> \n> > (3) Entries in any year for the Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize must be lodged, on or before 30 September in that year, with an officer specified by TAFE NSW.\n> \n> > (4) An entry in any year for the Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize must:\n> > \n> > > (a) specify the name of the entrant, and\n> > \n> > > (b) indicate whether the entrant has, or is the child of a person who has, been on active service in a war zone as a member of the Australian Defence Force, and\n> > \n> > > (c) certify that the works accompanying the entry have been completed within the preceding period of 2 years, and\n> > \n> > > (d) be verified in writing by a teacher of the visual arts or design programs:\n> > > \n> > > > (i) who is teaching the course of training in which the entrant is currently enrolled, or\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) who is of or above the rank of teacher and has management responsibility for visual arts or design.\n> \n> > (5) The works accompanying an entry must consist of the following:\n> > \n> > > (a) a life portrait,\n> > \n> > > (b) a life drawing of a male,\n> > \n> > > (c) a life drawing of a female,\n> > \n> > > (d) a life drawing that includes hands and feet,\n> > \n> > > (e) a sketch book containing not more than 20 sketches.\n> \n> > (6) The works accompanying an entry:\n> > \n> > > (a) must, in the case of the life portrait, have dimensions not exceeding 1200 millimetres by 1200 millimetres and, in the case of the other works, have dimensions not exceeding 900 millimetres by 1200 millimetres, and\n> > \n> > > (b) in the case of the life portrait, must be executed in oil paint or acrylic paint, and\n> > \n> > > (c) in the case of the other works, must be executed in any medium commonly used in the production of a drawn work, and\n> > \n> > > (d) must not be executed with the aid of photo-release techniques or by means of tracings from photographs.\n> \n> > (7) The Statutory Trustee of the Fund is to appoint a selection committee to award the Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize.\n> \n> > (8) The selection committee is to consist of the following:\n> > \n> > > (a) two teachers of the relevant visual arts or design programs who are teaching at different delivery locations,\n> > \n> > > (b) (Repealed)\n> > \n> > > (c) a person who is, in the opinion of the Statutory Trustee of the Fund, an Australian artist who has made a significant contribution to art.\n> \n> > (9) The Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize is to be awarded to the entrant whose works exhibit, in the opinion of the selection committee, the highest standard of draughtsmanship and construction.\n> \n> > (10) However:\n> > \n> > > (a) if, in the opinion of the selection committee, the works of 2 or more entrants are of equal merit, preference may be given to an entrant who has, or who is a child of a person who has, been on active service in a war zone as a member of the Australian Defence Force, or\n> > \n> > > (b) if, in any year, the selection committee is of the opinion that no entrant merits the award of the Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize, it may refuse to make an award for that year.\n> \n> > (11) The decision of the selection committee in respect of an award is final.\n> \n> **cl 14:** Am 29.9.2000; 2013 (420), Sch 1 \\[3\\]–\\[5\\].","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Coachbuilders 1914–1919 War Memorial Bursary Fund","content":"#### 15 Coachbuilders 1914–1919 War Memorial Bursary Fund\n\n15 Coachbuilders 1914–1919 War Memorial Bursary Fund\n\n> > (1) This clause relates to the Coachbuilders 1914–1919 War Memorial Bursary Fund.\n> \n> > (2) The Coachbuilders 1914–1919 War Memorial Bursary may be awarded to a student at a TAFE establishment on completion by the student of any vehicle body trade course.\n> \n> > (3) The recipient of the Coachbuilders 1914–1919 War Memorial Bursary is to be the student who is assessed as achieving the highest level of competency based training skills in that course.\n> \n> **cl 15:** Am 2010 (494), cl 3.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Institute of Mechanical Engineering Craftsmen Prize Fund","content":"#### 16 Institute of Mechanical Engineering Craftsmen Prize Fund\n\n16 Institute of Mechanical Engineering Craftsmen Prize Fund\n\n> > (1) This clause relates to the Institute of Mechanical Engineering Craftsmen Prize Fund.\n> \n> > (2) The Institute of Mechanical Engineering Craftsmen Prize may be awarded to a student at a TAFE establishment on completion by the student of the Mechanical Engineering Trade Certificate Course (or any course that replaces that course).\n> \n> > (3) The recipient of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering Craftsmen Prize is to be the student who obtains the highest average of all marks gained in all subjects in that course.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"TAFE NSW Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship Fund","content":"#### 17 TAFE NSW Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship Fund\n\n17 TAFE NSW Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship Fund\n\n> > (1) This clause relates to the TAFE Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship Fund.\n> \n> > (2) The TAFE Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship may be awarded to a student at a TAFE establishment on completion by the student of the TAFE NSW Commercial Cookery Trade Course.\n> \n> > (3) The TAFE Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship comprises:\n> > \n> > > (a) one return air ticket to an international destination, and\n> > \n> > > (b) living expenses and additional travel costs of the recipient for a period of not less than 3 months,\n> > \n> > (as determined by the Statutory Trustee of the Fund) for the purpose of undertaking a proposed study or training program in a restaurant or hotel kitchen of international reputation.\n> \n> > (4) An applicant for the TAFE Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship must lodge an application to participate in the scholarship (in the form approved by the Statutory Trustee of the Fund) on or before the last Friday of May during the applicant’s final year of study in the TAFE NSW Commercial Cookery Trade Course.\n> \n> > (5) An applicant for the TAFE Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship must include with the application:\n> > \n> > > (a) a current portfolio, including results achieved in the TAFE NSW Commercial Cookery Trade Course, and\n> > \n> > > (b) full details of the applicant’s proposed study or training program, and\n> > \n> > > (c) an outline of proposed travel plans, and\n> > \n> > > (d) an estimated outline of costs, and\n> > \n> > > (e) endorsements from the applicant’s employer and a representative from the applicant’s TAFE establishment.\n> \n> > (6) All applicants must be available to attend an interview as part of the selection process for the TAFE Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship.\n> \n> > (7) The Statutory Trustee of the Fund is to appoint a selection committee to award the TAFE Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship.\n> \n> > (8) The selection committee is to consist of a minimum of three persons including:\n> > \n> > > (a) Oliver Shaul or his nominee (as chairperson), and\n> > \n> > > (b) an industry representative, and\n> > \n> > > (c) a TAFE Establishment representative.\n> \n> > (9) In the case where a fourth person is to be appointed, that person is to be a representative of a professional industry body.\n> \n> > (10) The selection committee is to award the TAFE Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship to the most meritorious applicant in each year having regard to the applicant’s:\n> > \n> > > (a) academic achievement in the TAFE NSW Commercial Cookery Trade Course, and\n> > \n> > > (b) commitment to the goal of achieving excellence in the field of Commercial Cookery in Australia, and\n> > \n> > > (c) capacity to be an Australian goodwill ambassador overseas.\n> \n> > (11) The decision of the selection committee in respect of an award is final.\n> \n> > (12) The recipient of the TAFE Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship must give the following undertakings:\n> > \n> > > (a) to commence the proposed study or training program within 6 months of being awarded the Scholarship,\n> > \n> > > (b) to report on the study or training program, on its completion, at a number of venues to be determined by that part of the TAFE Commission with management of the TAFE NSW Commercial Cookery Trade Course,\n> > \n> > > (c) to refund any part or the whole of the TAFE Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship if the recipient fails to fulfil either or both of the undertakings as outlined in paragraphs (a) and (b).\n> \n> > (13) Expenses related to the report on the proposed study or training program by the recipient of the TAFE Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship are to be provided from the TAFE Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship Fund.\n> \n> > (14) A reference in this clause to the TAFE NSW Commercial Cookery Trade Course includes a reference to any course that replaces that course.\n> \n> **cl 17:** Subst 31.7.1998. Am 2013 (420), Sch 1 \\[6\\]–\\[8\\].","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"17A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"#### 17A\n\n17A (Repealed)","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal and savings","content":"#### 18 Repeal and savings\n\n18 Repeal and savings\n\n> > (1) The Technical Education Trust Funds (Colleges) By-law 1985 is repealed.\n> \n> > (2) Any act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the Technical Education Trust Funds (Colleges) By-law 1985, had effect under that By-law is taken to have effect under this By-law.\n> \n> > (3) In particular:\n> > \n> > > (a) an application or entry that was made under the Technical Education Trust Funds (Colleges) By-law 1985 that had not been withdrawn or determined before the repeal of that By-law is taken to be an application or entry under this By-law, and\n> > \n> > > (b) a selection committee that was appointed under the Technical Education Trust Funds (Colleges) By-law 1985 is taken to be a selection committee appointed under this By-law.","sortOrder":20}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains focused on its original purpose of administering memorial trust funds for TAFE student prizes. The 2013 amendments updated course names and modernised some provisions (particularly clauses 6, 13, and 14), but did not expand the scope beyond vocational education awards."},"complexity_factors":["Straightforward structure with 16 standalone clauses, each governing a separate memorial fund","Minimal cross-referencing—only two defined terms ('TAFE establishment' and 'the Act')","Most clauses follow a simple template: identify the fund, specify the eligible course, state the selection criteria (usually highest average marks)","Only three clauses (13, 14, and 17) contain detailed procedural requirements for applications, portfolios, and selection committees","No nested exceptions or complex conditional logic—most provisions operate independently","Some minor complexity in clause 8 (rotating courses) and clause 14 (artwork specifications with dimensional requirements)","Single amendment history noted but does not significantly complicate the text"],"plain_english_summary":"This By-law sets up rules for awarding prizes and scholarships to TAFE students from various memorial trust funds. It covers 16 different funds, each established in memory of individuals or groups, which provide awards for students completing specific vocational courses.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- TAFE students studying particular trades and courses (plumbing, marine engineering, building, fashion, commercial cookery, visual arts, vehicle body trades, mechanical engineering, and tourism/hospitality)\n- The Statutory Trustee who manages these funds\n- Selection committees appointed to assess applications\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Clauses 5–16 and 17** establish specific prizes for particular courses, mostly awarded to the student with the highest average marks. For example:\n  - The **John L Bruce Memorial Prize** for plumbing students (clause 5)\n  - The **William and Elizabeth Cuthbertson Memorial Medal and Prize** for marine engineering students (clause 6)\n  - The **Thomas Irons Memorial Medal**, which rotates yearly between five different engineering trades (clause 8)\n\n- **Clauses 13, 14, and 17** set up more complex scholarships requiring written applications, portfolios, interviews, and selection committees. These include:\n  - The **Barrington Raymund Roberts Memorial Award** for tourism and hospitality students (clause 13)\n  - The **Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize** for visual arts students, with detailed requirements for submitted artwork (clause 14)\n  - The **TAFE Bicentenary Oliver Shaul Scholarship** for commercial cookery students, which includes international travel (clause 17)\n\n- **Clause 18** repeals the previous 1985 By-law and ensures a smooth transition for pending applications.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThese trust funds honour the legacy of individuals and organisations by recognising and supporting excellence in vocational education. The By-law ensures these awards are distributed fairly and transparently according to consistent rules."},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available metadata, the by-law appears to have remained focused on its original purpose — governing technical education trust funds at TAFE establishments — across its three versions (2000, 2010, 2013). There is no evidence from the provided text of scope expansion or contraction. The amendments appear to be maintenance updates rather than substantive changes in direction."},"complexity_factors":["Virtually no substantive legislative text was provided — only website navigation and metadata — making meaningful complexity assessment impossible","By-laws of this type are typically narrow and administrative in scope, governing procedural matters for a specific institution type","The subject matter (trust fund administration for TAFE establishments) is a relatively contained area of law","Three version changes since 1997 suggest modest evolution, not radical restructuring","Likely operates as subordinate legislation under a parent Act (such as the Technical and Further Education Commission Act), adding one layer of legal hierarchy to navigate"],"plain_english_summary":"This NSW by-law sets the legal framework for trust funds held by TAFE establishments — governing how money held for students, donors or other TAFE-related purposes is to be managed and spent. It primarily affects TAFE NSW institutions and the administrators who oversee those funds. Note: the provided text lacks the by-law’s substantive provisions; this summary relies on the title and context. The by-law has been in force since 1997 and was last amended 9 August 2013 (current as of April 2026)."},"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The by‑law replaces the earlier Technical Education Trust Funds (Colleges) By‑law 1985 (cl 18(1)) while preserving existing applications and appointed selection committees by deeming them to continue under this instrument (cl 18(2)–(3)). It therefore changes the governing instrument but carries forward prior acts, applications and committees rather than creating a wholly new regime."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple distinct named funds, each with bespoke eligibility and award rules (clauses 5–17)","Varied selection mechanisms including appointment and composition of selection committees (e.g. cls 13(7), 14(7)–(8), 17(7)–(9))","Different application and evidence requirements for particular awards (e.g. detailed portfolio and nomination requirements in cl 13(4))","Discretion vested in the Statutory Trustee to determine merits, frequency of awards, additional prizes, and publication requirements (e.g. cls 8(5)–(6), 14(2A)–(2B), 13(7))","Cross‑references to external definitions and statutes (definition of TAFE establishment and the Act in cl 3)","Transitional and repealer provisions carrying over applications and committees from the 1985 by‑law (cl 18(1)–(3))"],"plain_english_summary":"This by‑law sets detailed rules for awarding named scholarships, medals, prizes and bursaries from Technical Education Trust Funds to students at TAFE establishments. It specifies eligible courses, application and entry requirements, selection committees and the Statutory Trustee’s powers for each fund. It affects TAFE students who apply for these awards and the Statutory Trustee/selection committees who administer them, because it governs who may receive awards, how recipients are chosen, and how legacy arrangements from the earlier by‑law continue."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/technical-education-trust-funds-tafe-establishments-by-law-1997","history":"/api/acts/technical-education-trust-funds-tafe-establishments-by-law-1997/history","analysis":"/api/acts/technical-education-trust-funds-tafe-establishments-by-law-1997/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/technical-education-trust-funds-tafe-establishments-by-law-1997/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/technical-education-trust-funds-tafe-establishments-by-law-1997/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/technical-education-trust-funds-tafe-establishments-by-law-1997/documents"}}