Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 (ACT)

This Act establishes the Canberra Institute of Technology (the CIT) as a Territory entity, sets out its core functions, creates a governing board, provides rules for admissions and awards, prescribes staffing and financial arrangements, creates a small set of procedural review rights, and prescribes limited offences relating to protected information and regulatory offences for rules (including vehicle use) on CIT land. The central operative provisions are:

Establishment: CIT is established as a statutory entity (s 5).
Functions: a non-exhaustive list of functions centred on providing vocational education and training and higher education where approved or directed (s 6(1)(a)-(h)); the CIT may exercise any function given elsewhere by this Act or another territory law (s 6(2)).
Ministerial control: the Minister may give directions about the exercise of CIT functions; CIT must comply; directions are notifiable instruments and must be tabled in the Legislative Assembly within five sitting days (s 7(1)-(4)).
Delegation: the CIT may delegate its functions only to the chief executive officer or a staff member (s 8).
Governance: a CIT board is established (s 9) with between seven and eleven members and prescribed composition requirements, including a chair, deputy chair, chief executive officer, a staff member and a student member plus 2-6 other members (s 10). The Minister appoints certain members under the Financial Management Act; eligibility rules for staff and student members (including nomination requirements and the prohibition on the student member being a public servant) are in s 11.
Admissions and awards: the CIT may admit people to courses and assessments and may issue awards; in making those decisions the CIT must take account of board-established admission and award policies (ss 13-14). The board must establish and publish those policies on the CIT website (s 14A).

Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Australian Capital Territory Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 A1987-71 Republication No 23 Effective: 6 December 2025 Republication date: 6 December 2025 Last amendment made by A2025-29

Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au About this republication The republished law This is a republication of the Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 6 December 2025. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 6 December 2025. The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4. Kinds of republications The Parliamentary Counsel’s Office prepares 2 kinds of republications of ACT laws (see the ACT legislation register at www.legislation.act.gov.au): • authorised republications to which the Legislation Act 2001 applies • unauthorised republications. The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page. Editorial changes The Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication. Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117). The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice. This republication includes amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1). Uncommenced provisions and amendments If a provision of the republished law has not commenced, the symbol U appears immediately before the provision heading. Any uncommenced amendments that affect this republished law are accessible on the ACT legislation register (www.legislation.act.gov.au). For more information, see the home page for this law on the register. Modifications If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol M appears immediately before the provision heading. The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes. For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation Act 2001, section 95. Penalties At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $160 for an individual and $810 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).

R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 contents 1 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Australian Capital Territory Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Contents Page Part 1 Preliminary 1 Name of Act 2 2 Dictionary 2 3 Notes 2 4 Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc 2 Part 2 Canberra Institute of Technology Division 2.1 Establishment and functions of CIT 5 Establishment of CIT 3 6 Functions of CIT 3 7 Ministerial directions 4 8 Delegation by CIT 4

Contents Page contents 2 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Division 2.2 CIT board 9 Establishment of CIT board 5 10 CIT board members 5 11 CIT board members—eligibility for appointment 5 Part 3 Admission to courses and issuing awards 13 Decisions on admission to CIT 7 14 Decisions on issuing awards 7 14A CIT board to establish policies on admissions and awards 7 Part 4 Staff and consultants 15 CIT’s staff 8 16 Consultants of CIT 8 Part 5 Finance 17 Trust money 9 18 Exemption from taxation 9 19 Application of Financial Management Act, pt 8 9 Part 6 Notification and review of decisions 20 Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 9 10 21 Reviewable decision notices 10 22 Applications for review 11 Part 7 Miscellaneous 23 Offences—use or divulge protected information 12 24 Ministerial guidelines about fees 14 26 Regulation-making power 14 Dictionary 15 Endnotes 1 About the endnotes 17 2 Abbreviation key 17

Contents Page R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 contents 3 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 3 Legislation history 18 4 Amendment history 24 5 Earlier republications 46 6 Renumbered provisions 48

R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 1 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Australian Capital Territory Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 An Act to establish the Canberra Institute of Technology

Part 1 Preliminary Section 1 page 2 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 1 Preliminary 1 Name of Act This Act is the Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987. 2 Dictionary The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act. Note 1 The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain terms used in this Act. Note 2 A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)). 3 Notes A note included in this Act is explanatory and is not part of this Act. Note See the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes. 4 Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this Act. Note 1 Criminal Code The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against this Act (see Code, pt 2.1). The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention, recklessness and strict liability). Note 2 Penalty units The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties that are expressed in penalty units.

Canberra Institute of Technology Part 2 Establishment and functions of CIT Division 2.1 Section 5 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 3 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 2 Canberra Institute of Technology Division 2.1 Establishment and functions of CIT Note The governance of territory authorities, including the Canberra Institute of Technology, is regulated by the Financial Management Act 1996 (the FMA), pt 9 as well as the Act that establishes them. The FMA, pt 9 deals, for example, with the corporate status of territory authorities and their powers, the make-up of governing boards, the responsibilities of the governing board and board members, how governing board positions can be ended, meetings of governing boards and conflicts of interest. 5 Establishment of CIT The Canberra Institute of Technology (the CIT) is established. Note Establish includes continue in existence (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). 6 Functions of CIT (1) The CIT has the following functions: (a) to conduct an educational institution to provide excellence in study in the fields of vocational education and training and higher education that— (i) the CIT board, with the Minister’s written approval, decides; or (ii) the Minister directs; (b) to provide educational products and services, and use the facilities and resources of the CIT, to advance and develop knowledge and skills in the community; (c) to support ACT industry and business in pursuing economic growth and sustainability for the community; (d) to perform the role of public provider of vocational education and training in the ACT;

Part 2 Canberra Institute of Technology Division 2.1 CIT Section 7 page 4 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (e) to issue awards to people who have satisfactorily completed a course of study at the CIT ; (f) to issue awards posthumously and to issue honorary awards; (g) to consult and cooperate with other entities and businesses to promote education and training and employment pathways for learners; (h) to make suitable financial arrangements with industry and business for the purpose of the CIT’s functions under paragraphs (a) to (e). (2) The CIT may exercise any other function given to it under this Act or another territory law. Note A provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function also gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act, s 196 and dict, pt 1, def entity). 7 Ministerial directions (1) The Minister may give a direction to the CIT in relation to the exercise of the CIT’s functions. (2) The CIT must comply with any direction of the Minister. (3) A direction is a notifiable instrument. (4) If the Minister gives the CIT a direction under this section, a copy of the direction must be presented to the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after the day the direction is given. 8 Delegation by CIT The CIT may delegate the CIT’s functions to— (a) the chief executive officer; or (b) a member of the staff of the CIT. Note For the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.4.

Canberra Institute of Technology Part 2 CIT board Division 2.2 Section 9 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 5 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Division 2.2 CIT board 9 Establishment of CIT board The governing board of the CIT (the CIT board) is established. Note An appointment of a CIT board member is an appointment under this section (see Financial Management Act 1996, s 78 (7) (b)). 10 CIT board members (1) The CIT board must have at least 7, but not more than 11, members. (2) The CIT board must include the following members: (a) a chair; (b) a deputy chair; (c) the chief executive officer; (d) 1 member of the staff of the CIT (the staff member); (e) 1 student at the CIT (the student member); (f) at least 2, but not more than 6, other members. Note 1 The chair and deputy chair may be appointed by the Minister under the Financial Management Act 1996, s 79. Note 2 The chief executive officer is appointed by the CIT board after consulting the Minister (see Financial Management Act 1996, s 80 (2)). Note 3 Other members of the CIT board are appointed by the Minister under the Financial Management Act 1996, s 78. 11 CIT board members—eligibility for appointment (1) The Minister may appoint a person as the staff member only if the person— (a) is a member of the staff of the CIT; and (b) has been nominated by the members of staff to be a member of the CIT board.

Part 2 Canberra Institute of Technology Division 2.2 CIT board Section 11 page 6 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (2) The Minister may appoint a person as the student member only if the person— (a) is a student at the CIT; and (b) has been nominated by the students at the CIT to be a member of the CIT board; and (c) is not a public servant. (3) In appointing the members of the CIT board, the Minister must, as far as practicable, ensure that the CIT board has expertise and knowledge in the following: (a) industry, business and finance; (b) vocational education and training; (c) education pedagogy; (d) social policy issues; (e) governance; (f) infrastructure.

Admission to courses and issuing awards Part 3 Section 13 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 7 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 3 Admission to courses and issuing awards 13 Decisions on admission to CIT (1) The CIT may admit a person to— (a) a course of study or instruction of the CIT; or (b) an assessment by the CIT. (2) In deciding whether to admit a person under subsection (1), the CIT must consider any policies of the CIT board for admission to the CIT. 14 Decisions on issuing awards (1) The CIT may issue an award to a person who has completed a course of study at the CIT. (2) In deciding whether to issue an award to a person under subsection (1), the CIT must consider any policies of the CIT board for issuing awards. 14A CIT board to establish policies on admissions and awards (1) The CIT board must establish policies for— (a) admission to a course of study or instruction at the CIT; and (b) admission to assessment by the CIT; and (c) issuing awards to people who have completed a course of study or instruction at the CIT. (2) The CIT board must publish the policies on the CIT’s website.

Part 4 Staff and consultants Section 15 page 8 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 4 Staff and consultants 15 CIT’s staff (1) The chief executive officer may employ staff for the CIT on behalf of the Territory. (2) The CIT’s staff must be employed under the Public Sector Management Act 1994. Note The Public Sector Management Act 1994, div 8.2 applies to the chief executive officer in relation to the employment of staff (see Public Sector Management Act 1994, s 152). 16 Consultants of CIT (1) The CIT may engage consultants. (2) Consultants are to be engaged on terms decided by the CIT. (3) However, this section does not give the CIT a power to enter into a contract of employment.

Finance Part 5 Section 17 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 9 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 5 Finance 17 Trust money The CIT must pay trust money into a banking account kept under the Financial Management Act 1996, section 57. Note Trustees also have a number of powers and duties under both the common law and statute law. 18 Exemption from taxation (1) Subject to this section, the income, property and transactions of the CIT are not subject to taxation under any territory law. (2) A regulation may provide that subsection (1) does not apply in relation to taxation under a specified law. 19 Application of Financial Management Act, pt 8 The Financial Management Act 1996, part 8 applies in relation to the CIT as if a reference in that part to a financial year were a reference to a calendar year.

Part 6 Notification and review of decisions Section 20 page 10 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 6 Notification and review of decisions 20 Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 9 In this part: reviewable decision means a decision mentioned in table 20, column 3, under a provision of this Act mentioned in column 2 in relation to the decision. Table 20 Reviewable decisions column 1 item column 2 section column 3 decision column 4 entity 1 13 (1) (a) refuse to admit person to course of study or instruction of CIT person refused admission 2 13 (1) (b) refuse to admit person to assessment by CIT person refused assessment 3 14 (1) refuse to issue award to person person refused award 21 Reviewable decision notices If the CIT makes a reviewable decision, the CIT must give a reviewable decision notice to each entity mentioned in table 20, column 4 in relation to the decision. Note The CIT must also take reasonable steps to give a reviewable decision notice to any other person whose interests are affected by the decision (see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 67A).

Notification and review of decisions Part 6 Section 22 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 11 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 22 Applications for review The following may apply to the ACAT for review of a reviewable decision: (a) an entity mentioned in table 20, column 4 in relation to the decision; (b) any other person whose interests are affected by the decision.

Part 7 Miscellaneous Section 23 page 12 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 7 Miscellaneous 23 Offences—use or divulge protected information (1) A person to whom this section applies commits an offence if— (a) the person uses information; and (b) the information is protected information about someone else; and (c) the person is reckless about whether the information is protected information about someone else. Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both. (2) A person to whom this section applies commits an offence if— (a) the person does something that divulges information; and (b) the information is protected information about someone else; and (c) the person is reckless about whether— (i) the information is protected information about someone else; and (ii) doing the thing would result in the information being divulged to someone else. Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both. (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply if the information is used or divulged— (a) under this Act or another territory law; or

Miscellaneous Part 7 Section 23 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 13 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (b) in relation to the exercise of a function, as a person to whom this section applies, under this Act or another territory law; or (c) in a court proceeding. (4) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to the using or divulging of protected information about a person with the person’s consent. Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (3) and s (4) (see Criminal Code, s 58). (5) A person to whom this section applies need not divulge protected information to a court, or produce a document containing protected information to a court, unless it is necessary to do so for this Act or another law applying in the territory. (6) In this section: court includes a tribunal, authority or person having power to require the production of documents or the answering of questions. divulge includes— (a) communicate; or (b) publish. person to whom this section applies means— (a) a person who is or has been a member of the CIT board; or (b) anyone else who has exercised a function under this Act. produce includes allow access to. protected information means information about a person that is disclosed to, or obtained by, a person to whom this section applies because of the exercise of a function under this Act by the person or someone else. Example—protected information information obtained by the CIT about an applicant for admission to a course of study at the CIT

Part 7 Miscellaneous Section 24 page 14 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au use information includes make a record of the information. Note The Crimes Act 1900, s 153 also deals with disclosure of information by public employees or people performing services for the Territory or a territory authority. This section applies to members of the CIT board and anyone else who has exercised a function under this Act. 24 Ministerial guidelines about fees (1) The Minister may make guidelines in relation to fees that may be charged by the CIT for educational products and services it provides that are wholly or partly funded by the Territory. (2) A guideline is a notifiable instrument. 26 Regulation-making power (1) The Executive may make regulations for this Act. (2) A regulation may make provision in relation to the use or parking of vehicles on land occupied by the CIT in the ACT, including the authorisation of, and the effect of, signs and markings. (3) A regulation may also prescribe offences for contraventions of a regulation and prescribe maximum penalties of not more than 10 penalty units for offences against a regulation.

Dictionary R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 15 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Dictionary (see s 2) Note 1 The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this Act. Note 2 For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms: • ACAT • bankrupt or personally insolvent • calendar year • corporation • entity • establish • exercise • reviewable decision notice. AQF means the Australian Qualifications Framework under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth), section 3. chair means the chair of the CIT board appointed by the Minister under the Financial Management Act 1996, section 79. chief executive officer means the chief executive officer of the CIT. CIT—see section 5. CIT board—see section 9. deputy chair means the deputy chair of the CIT board appointed by the Minister under the Financial Management Act 1996, section 79. higher education means education in relation to which a higher education award, within the meaning of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (Cwlth), may be issued. reviewable decision, for part 6 (Notification and review of decisions)—see section 20. staff, in relation to the CIT, means people employed by the CIT under section 15.

Dictionary page 16 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au staff member—see section 10 (2) (d). student member—see section 10 (2) (e). vocational education and training means the education and training and qualifications and statements of attainment under the vocational education and training provisions of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Endnotes About the endnotes 1 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 17 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Endnotes 1 About the endnotes Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes. Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office. Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are underlined in the legislation history and amendment history. If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering. The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications. 2 Abbreviation key A = Act NI = Notifiable instrument AF = Approved form o = order am = amended om = omitted/repealed amdt = amendment ord = ordinance AR = Assembly resolution orig = original ch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph CN = Commencement notice pres = present def = definition prev = previous DI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously dict = dictionary pt = part disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule Assembly reloc = relocated div = division renum = renumbered exp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No Gaz = gazette RI = reissue hdg = heading s = section/subsection IA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule ins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision LA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law LR = legislation register sub = substituted LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced mod = modified/modification or to be expired

Endnotes 3 Legislation history page 18 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 3 Legislation history This Act was originally a Commonwealth ordinance—the A.C.T. Institute of Technical and Further Education Ordinance 1987 No 71 (Cwlth). The Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988 (Cwlth), s 34 (4) converted most former Commonwealth ordinances in force in the ACT into ACT enactments. This allowed the ACT Legislative Assembly to amend and repeal the laws. This Act was converted into an ACT enactment on 11 May 1989 (self-government day). As with most ordinances in force in the ACT, the name was changed from Ordinance to Act by the Self-Government (Citation of Laws) Act 1989 A1989-21, s 5 on 11 May 1989 (self-government day). It was later renamed as the Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 by the Canberra Institute of Technology (Amendment) Act 1992 (see s 5). Before 11 May 1989, ordinances commenced on their notification day unless otherwise stated (see Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910 (Cwlth), s 12). After 11 May 1989 and before 10 November 1999, Acts commenced on their notification day unless otherwise stated (see Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988 (Cwlth) s 25). Legislation before becoming Territory enactment Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 A1987-71 notified 22 December 1987 (Cwlth Gaz 1987 No S353) commenced 4 January 1988 (s 2 and Cwlth Gaz 1987 No S365) as amended by ACT Institute of Technical and Further Education (Amendment) Ordinance 1988 Ord1988-82 notified 21 December 1988 (Cwlth Gaz 1988 No GN48) commenced 21 December 1988 Self-Government (Consequential Amendments) Ordinance 1989 Ord1989-38 sch 1 notified 10 May 1989 (Cwlth Gaz 1989 No S160) s 1, s 2 commenced 10 May 1989 (s 2 (1)) sch 1 commenced 11 May 1989 (s 2 (2) and see Cwlth Gaz 1989 No S164)

Endnotes Legislation history 3 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 19 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Legislation after becoming Territory enactment Statutory Authorities (Audit Arrangements) Act 1990 A1990-25 pt 15 notified 22 June 1990 (Gaz 1990 No S29) s 1, s 2 commenced 22 June 1990 (s 2 (1)) pt 15 commenced 22 June 1990 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1990 No S35) Self-Government (Consequential Amendments) Act 1991 A1991-53 pt 2 div 1 notified 2 October 1991 (Gaz 1991 No S98) commenced 2 October 1991 ACT Institute of Technical and Further Education (Amendment) Act 1992 A1992-11 notified 2 June 1992 (Gaz 1992 No S62) commenced 2 June 1992 Statute Law Revision (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992 A1992-23 sch 1 notified 4 June 1992 (Gaz 1992 No S71) commenced 4 June 1992 Canberra Institute of Technology (Amendment) Act 1992 A1992-74 notified 8 December 1992 (Gaz 1992 No S218) ss 1-3 commenced 8 December 1992 (s 2 (1)) remainder commenced 1 January 1993 (s 2 (2)) Canberra Institute of Technology (Amendment) Act 1994 A1994-13 notified 6 May 1994 (Gaz 1994 No S74) s 1, s 2 commenced 6 May 1994 (s 2 (1)) remainder commenced 6 May 1994 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1994 No S82) Public Sector Management (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 1994 A1994-38 sch 1 pt 11 notified 30 June 1994 (Gaz 1994 No S121) s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 1994 (s 2 (1)) sch 1 pt 11 commenced 1 July 1994 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1994 No S142)

Endnotes 3 Legislation history page 20 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Administrative Appeals (Consequential Amendments) Act 1994 A1994-60 sch 1 notified 11 October 1994 (Gaz 1994 No S197) s 1, s 2 commenced 11 October 1994 (s 2 (1)) sch 1 commenced 14 November 1994 (s 2 (2) and see Gaz 1994 No S250) Vocational Education and Training (Consequential Provisions) Act 1995 A1995-38 s 5 notified 31 October 1995 (Gaz 1995 No S266) s 1, s 2 commenced 31 October 1995 (s 2 (1)) s 5 commenced 1 January 1996 (s 2 (2) and see Gaz 1995 No S322) Statute Law Revision Act 1995 A1995-46 sch notified 18 December 1995 (Gaz 1995 No S306) commenced 18 December 1995 (s 2) Remuneration Tribunal (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 1995 A1995-56 sch notified 20 December 1995 (Gaz 1995 No S313) commenced 21 December 1995 (s 2 and see Gaz 1995 No S315) Financial Management and Audit (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 1996 A1996-26 sch pt 3 notified 1 July 1996 (Gaz 1996 No S130) commenced 1 July 1996 (s 2) Canberra Institute of Technology (Amendment) Act 1996 A1996-73 notified 20 December 1996 (Gaz 1996 No S328) commenced 1 January 1997 (s 2 and see Gaz 1996 No S347) Canberra Institute of Technology (Amendment) Act 1997 A1997-11 notified 16 May 1997 (Gaz 1997 No S131) ss 1-3 commenced 16 May 1997 (s 2 (1)) remainder commenced 10 June 1997 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1997 No S157) Financial Institutions (Removal of Discrimination) Act 1997 A1997-88 sch notified 1 December 1997 (Gaz 1997 No S380) s 1, s 2 commenced 1 December 1997 (s 2 (1)) sch commenced 31 December 1997 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1997 No S442)

Endnotes Legislation history 3 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 21 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Financial Management (Amendment) Act (No 2) 1997 A1997-102 s 15 notified 24 December 1997 (Gaz 1997 No S420) ss 1-3 commenced 24 December 1997 (s 2 (1)) s 15 commenced 14 January 1998 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1998 No S24) Statute Law Revision (Penalties) Act 1998 A1998-54 sch notified 27 November 1998 (Gaz 1998 No S207) s 1, s 2 commenced 27 November 1998 (s 2 (1)) sch commenced 9 December 1998 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1998 No 49) Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 A2001-44 pt 51 notified 26 July 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 30) s 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2001 (IA s 10B) pt 51 commenced 12 September 2001 (s 2 and see Gaz 2001 No S65) Financial Management Legislation Amendment Act 2005 A2005-52 sch 1 pt 1.4 notified LR 26 October 2005 s 1, s 2 commenced 26 October 2005 (LA s 75 (1)) sch 1 pt 1.4 commenced 1 January 2006 (s 2 (2)) Statute Law Amendment Act 2006 A2006-42 sch 3 pt 3.3 notified LR 26 October 2006 s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 12 November 2005 (LA s 75 (2)) sch 3 pt 3.3 commenced 16 November 2006 (s 2 (1)) Statute Law Amendment Act 2007 A2007-3 sch 3 pt 3.15 notified LR 22 March 2007 s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 1 July 2006 (LA s 75 (2)) sch 3 pt 3.15 commenced 12 April 2007 (s 2 (1)) Training and Tertiary Education Legislation Amendment Act 2007 A2007-12 sch 1 pt 1.5 notified LR 13 June 2007 s 1, s 2 commenced 13 June 2007 (LA s 75 (1)) sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 1 July 2007 (s 2 and CN2007-3) Canberra Institute of Technology Amendment Act 2007 A2007-32 notified LR 24 October 2007 s 1, s 2 commenced 24 October 2007 (LA s 75 (1)) remainder commenced 25 October 2007 (s 2)

Endnotes 3 Legislation history page 22 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Statute Law Amendment Act 2008 A2008-28 sch 3 pt 3.9 notified LR 12 August 2008 s 1, s 2 commenced 12 August 2008 (LA s 75 (1)) sch 3 pt 3.9 commenced 26 August 2008 (s 2) ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.15 notified LR 4 September 2008 s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1)) sch 1 pt 1.15 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2) Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 A2011-3 sch 1 pt 1.1 notified LR 22 February 2011 s 1, s 2 commenced 22 February 2011 (LA s 75 (1)) sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 1 March 2011 (s 2) Administrative (One ACT Public Service Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2011 A2011-22 sch 1 pt 1.20 notified LR 30 June 2011 s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 2011 (LA s 75 (1)) sch 1 pt 1.20 commenced 1 July 2011 (s 2 (1)) Statute Law Amendment Act 2012 A2012-21 sch 3 pt 3.2 notified LR 22 May 2012 s 1, s 2 commenced 22 May 2012 (LA s 75 (1)) sch 3 pt 3.2 commenced 5 June 2012 (s 2 (1)) Canberra Institute of Technology Amendment Act 2014 A2014-55 notified LR 3 December 2014 s 1, s 2 commenced 3 December 2014 (LA s 75 (1)) remainder commenced 1 July 2015 (s 2 (2)) Public Sector Management Amendment Act 2016 A2016-52 sch 1 pt 1.9 notified LR 25 August 2016 s 1, s 2 commenced 25 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1)) sch 1 pt 1.9 commenced 1 September 2016 (s 2)

Endnotes Legislation history 3 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 23 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Canberra Institute of Technology Amendment Act 2019 A2019-1 notified LR 26 February 2019 s 1, s 2 commenced 26 February 2019 (LA s 75 (1)) remainder commenced 5 April 2019 (s 2 and CN2019-6) Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 4 pt 4.21 notified LR 6 November 2025 s 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1)) sch 4 pt 4.21 commenced 6 December 2025 (s 2 (5))

Endnotes 4 Amendment history page 24 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 4 Amendment history Long title long title am A1992-74 s 4; A1994-13 s 4; A1996-73 s 4 Name of Act s 1 am A1992-74 s 5 Dictionary s 2 om A2001-44 amdt 1.524 ins A2005-52 amdt 1.50 Notes s 3 am A1994-13 s 5; A1995-46 sch; A1996-73 s 5 defs reloc to dict A2005-52 amdt 1.49 sub A2005-52 amdt 1.50 def academic board ins A1994-13 s 5 om A1996-73 s 5 def appoint om A2005-52 amdt 1.48 def committee ins Ord1988-82 s 3 om A1992-74 s 6 def dean ins A1994-13 s 5 om A1996-73 s 5 def director sub A1994-13 s 5 om A2005-52 amdt 1.48 def hotel school ins A1994-13 s 5 om A1996-73 s 5 def institution ins A1994-13 s 5 om A1996-73 s 5 def joint venture om A2005-52 amdt 1.48 def management advisory board ins A1994-13 s 5 om A1996-73 s 5 def securities om A2005-52 amdt 1.48 def share om A2005-52 amdt 1.48 Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc s 3A renum as s 4 Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc s 4 orig s 4 renum as s 5 pres s 4 (prev s 3A) ins A2014-55 s 4 renum as s 4 A2014-55 s 34 Canberra Institute of Technology pt 2 hdg sub A1992-74 s 7; A1994-13 s 6; A1996-73 s 6; A2005-52 amdt 1.51; A2014-55 s 5

Endnotes Amendment history 4 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Establishment and functions of CIT div 2.1 hdg orig div 2.1 hdg (prev pt 2 div 1 hdg) ins A1994-13 s 6 sub A1996-73 s 6 renum as div 2.1 hdg R8 LA om A2005-52 amdt 1.52 pres div 2.1 hdg ins A2014-55 s 5 am A2019-1 s 14 Establishment of CIT s 5 hdg (prev s 4 hdg) am A1996-73 notes s 5 orig s 5 am Ord1988-82 s 4 om A1992-74 s 9 prev s 5 (prev s 6) renum as s 5 and then s 6 pres s 5 (prev s 4) am A1992-74 s 8 sub A2005-52 amdt 1.53 am A2014-55 s 6 renum as s 5 A2014-55 s 34 sub A2019-1 s 4 Functions of CIT s 6 hdg pres s 6 hdg am A2019-1 s 14 s 6 orig s 6 renum as s 5 and then s 6 prev s 6 (prev s 7) am Ord1988-82 s 6; Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1992-74 s 10 sub A1994-13 s 8 renum as s 6 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 8 prev s 6 renum as s 7 pres s 6 (prev s 6) am Ord1988-82 s 5; Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1994-13 s 7 renum as s 5 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-73 s 7; A2001-44 amdt 1.525; ss renum R8 LA (see A2001-44 amdt 1.526); pars renum R8 LA; A2005-52 amdts 1.54-1.57; A2006-42 amdt 3.5 sub A2014-55 s 7 renum as s 6 A2014-55 s 34 am A2019-1 s 14, s 15

Endnotes 4 Amendment history page 26 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Ministerial directions s 7 hdg (prev s 6 hdg) sub A2014-55 s 8 s 7 orig s 7 renum as s 6 prev s 7 (prev s 7A) ins A1994-13 s 8 renum as s 7 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 8 prev s 7 renum as s 8 pres s 7 (prev s 6) ins A2005-52 amdt 1.58 am A2006-42 amdt 3.6, amdt 3.7; A2014-55 s 9 renum as s 7 A2014-55 s 34 am A2019-1 s 14, s 15; A2025-29 amdt 4.21 Objective of hotel school s 7A renum as s 7 Functions of hotel school s 7B renum as s 8 Powers s 7C renum as s 9 and then s 10 Delegation by CIT s 8 hdg pres s 8 hdg am A2019-1 s 14 s 8 orig s 8 renum as s 10 prev s 8 (prev s 7B) ins A1994-13 s 8 renum as s 8 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 8 prev s 8 renum as s 9 pres s 8 (prev s 7) ins A2014-55 s 10 renum as s 8 A2014-55 s 34 am A2019-1 s 14, s 15 Australian International Hotel School pt 2 div 2 hdg ins A1994-13 s 8 om A1996-73 s 8 CIT board div 2.2 hdg ins A2014-55 s 11 am A2019-1 s 14

Endnotes Amendment history 4 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 27 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Establishment of CIT board s 9 orig s 9 renum as s 11 prev s 9 (prev s 7C) renum as s 9 and then s 10 pres s 9 (prev s 8) ins A2014-55 s 11 renum as s 9 A2014-55 s 34 sub A2019-1 s 5 CIT board members s 10 orig s 10 renum as s 12 prev s 10 (prev s 8) am Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1994-13 s 9 renum as s 10 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-26 sch pt 3; A1996-73 sch om A2005-52 amdt 1.59 prev s 10 renum as s 11 pres s 10 (prev s 7C) ins A1994-13 s 8 renum as s 9 A1994-13 s 37 am A1994-38 sch 1 pt 11; A1996-73 s 9, sch; ss renum R8 LA sub A2005-52 amdt 1.59; A2014-55 s 11 renum as s 10 A2014-55 s 34 sub A2019-1 s 5 Review of opinions s 10A renum as s 13 CIT board members—eligibility for appointment s 11 orig s 11 renum as s 14 prev s 11 (prev s 9) am Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1994-13 s 10 renum as s 11 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-73 sch om A2005-52 amdt 1.59 prev s 11 renum as s 12 pres s 11 (prev s 10) ins A2014-55 s 11 renum as s 11 A2014-55 s 34 sub A2019-1 s 5

Endnotes 4 Amendment history page 28 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Chair and deputy chair—eligibility for appointment s 12 orig s 12 renum as s 15 prev s 12 (prev s 10) am Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1994-13 s 11 renum as s 12 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-73 sch om A2005-52 amdt 1.59 prev s 12 renum as s 13 pres s 12 (prev s 11) ins A2014-55 s 11 renum as s 12 A2014-55 s 34 om A2019-1 s 6 Powers and limitations div 2.3 hdg (prev pt 2 div 3 hdg) ins A1994-13 s 8 am A1996-73 sch renum as div 2.3 hdg R8 LA om A2005-52 amdt 1.59 Admission to courses and issuing awards pt 3 hdg am Ord1988-82 s 8 sub A1992-74 s 11 am A1994-13 s 12 sub A2005-52 amdt 1.60; A2014-55 s 12 Decisions on admission to CIT s 13 hdg pres s 13 hdg am A2019-1 s 14 s 13 orig s 13 renum as s 16 prev s 13 (prev s 10A) ins Ord1988-82 s 7 renum as s 13 A1994-13 s 37 om A2005-52 amdt 1.59 prev s 13 renum as s 14 pres s 13 (prev s 12) ins A2014-55 s 12 renum as s 13 A2014-55 s 34 am A2019-1 s 7, s 14 Powers of director in relation to hotel school s 13A renum as s 17

Endnotes Amendment history 4 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 29 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Decisions on issuing awards s 14 orig s 14 renum as s 18 prev s 14 (prev s 11) am Ord1988-82 s 9; A1994-13 s 13 renum as s 14 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-73 s 10; A1997-11 s 4 sub A2005-52 amdt 1.60 om A2014-55 s 12 pres s 14 (prev s 13) ins A2014-55 s 12 renum as s 14 A2014-55 s 34 am A2019-1 s 7, s 14 CIT board to establish policies on admissions and awards s 14A ins A2019-1 s 8 Dean of hotel school pt 3A hdg renum as pt 4 Council of institute pt 3B hdg renum as pt 5 Management advisory board and academic board pt 3C hdg renum as pt 6 hdg Staff pt 3D hdg renum as pt 7 hdg and then pt 4 hdg Staff and consultants pt 4 hdg orig pt 4 hdg renum as pt 8 hdg and then pt 5 hdg prev pt 4 hdg (prev pt IIIA hdg) ins A1994-13 s 18 renum as pt 4 hdg A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 13 pres pt 4 hdg (prev pt IIID hdg) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as pt 7 hdg A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-73 sch sub A2005-52 amdt 1.67 renum as pt 4 hdg A2014-55 s 34

Endnotes 4 Amendment history page 30 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au CIT’s staff s 15 hdg (prev s 49 hdg) sub A1996-73 notes am A2019-1 s 15 s 15 orig s 15 renum as s 19 prev s 15 (prev s 12) am Ord1988-82 s 10; A1992-74 s 17; A1994-13 s 14 renum as s 15 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-73 s 11; ss renum R8 LA sub A2005-52 amdt 1.60 am A2011-3 amdt 1.1 om A2014-55 s 12 pres s 15 (prev s 19) am Ord1989-38 sch 1 renum as s 49 A1994-13 s 37 sub A1994-38 sch 1 pt 11; A2005-52 amdt 1.68 am A2007-3 amdt 3.65; A2011-22 amdt 1.70; A2012-21 amdt 3.5 renum as s 15 A2014-55 s 34 sub A2016-52 amdt 1.41 am A2019-1 s 9, s 14, s 15 Consultants of CIT s 16 hdg pres s 16 hdg am A2019-1 s 14 s 16 orig s 16 renum as s 20 prev s 16 (prev s 13) am Ord1988-82 s 11; A1991-53 s 2; A1994-13 s 15 renum as s 16 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-26 sch pt 3; A2001-44 amdt 1.527, amdt 1.528; pars renum R8 LA sub A2005-52 amdt 1.60 om A2014-55 s 12 pres s 16 (prev s 19AA) ins A1994-13 s 21 renum as s 50 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 16 ins A2005-52 amdt 1.68 renum as s 16 A2014-55 s 34 am A2019-1 s 14 Termination of appointment s 16A renum as s 21

Endnotes Amendment history 4 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 31 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Finance pt 5 hdg orig pt 5 hdg renum as pt 9 hdg and then pt 10 hdg and then pt 7 hdg prev pt 5 hdg (prev pt IIIB hdg) ins A1994-13 s 18 renum as pt 5 hdg A1994-13 s 37 om A2014-55 s 12 pres pt 5 hdg (prev pt 4 hdg) renum as pt 8 hdg A1994-13 s 37 renum as pt 5 hdg A2014-55 s 34 Trust money s 17 hdg (prev s 58 hdg) sub A2014-55 s 14 s 17 orig s 17 renum as s 22 prev s 17 (prev s 13A) ins A1994-13 s 16 renum as s 17 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 12 ins A2005-52 amdt 1.60 om A2014-55 s 12 pres s 17 (prev s 30) sub A1994-13 s 30 renum as s 58 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-26 sch pt 3; A1996-73 s 20, sch; A1997-88 sch; ss renum R8 LA; A2005-52 amdt 1.70; A2014-55 s 15, s 16 renum as s 17 A2014-55 s 34 am A2019-1 s 14 Dean s 17A renum as s 23 Tenure of office of dean s 17B renum as s 24 Functions of dean s 17C renum as s 25 Powers of dean s 17D renum as s 26 Acting dean s 17E renum as s 27

Endnotes 4 Amendment history page 32 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Exemption from taxation s 18 orig s 18 renum as s 28 prev s 18 (prev s 14) am A1994-13 s 17 renum as s 18 A1994-13 s 37 om A1995-56 sch ins A2005-52 amdt 1.60 om A2014-55 s 12 pres s 18 (prev s 31) am A1994-13 s 31 renum as s 59 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-73 s 21, sch renum as s 18 A2014-55 s 34 am A2019-1 s 14 Function and power of council s 18A renum as s 29 Membership of council s 18B renum as s 30 Resignation s 18C renum as s 31 Termination of appointment s 18D renum as s 32 Acting members s 18E renum as s 33 Meetings s 18F renum as s 34 Disclosure of interests s 18G renum as s 35 Establishment of management advisory board s 18H renum as s 36 Function of management advisory board s 18I renum as s 37 Membership of management advisory board s 18J renum as s 38 Resignation s 18K renum as s 39 Termination of appointment s 18L renum as s 40

Endnotes Amendment history 4 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 33 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Acting members s 18M renum as s 41 Meetings s 18N renum as s 42 Disclosure of interests s 18O renum as s 43 Establishment of academic board s 18P renum as s 44 Function of academic board s 18Q renum as s 45 Membership of academic board s 18R renum as s 46 Chairperson of academic board s 18S renum as s 47 Procedures of academic board s 18T renum as s 48 Application of Financial Management Act, pt 8 s 19 orig s 19 renum as s 49 and then s 15 prev s 19 (prev s 15) am Ord1988-82 s 12 renum as s 19 A1994-13 s 37 om A1997-11 s 5 ins A2005-52 amdt 1.60 om A2014-55 s 12 pres s 19 (prev s 31A) ins A1990-25 s 18 am A1994-13 s 32 renum as s 60 A1994-13 s 37 sub A1996-26 sch pt 3 am A1996-73 s 22 renum as s 19 A2014-55 s 34 am A2019-1 s 14 Staff of hotel school s 19AA renum as s 50 and then s 16 Personnel management s 19A renum as s 51

Endnotes 4 Amendment history page 34 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Notification and review of decisions pt 6 hdg orig pt 6 hdg (prev pt IIIC hdg) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as pt 6 hdg A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 15 pres pt 6 hdg (prev pt 9 hdg) ins A2007-32 s 6 sub A2008-37 amdt 1.52 renum as pt 6 hdg A2014-55 s 34 Management advisory board pt 6 div 1 hdg ins A1994-13 s 20 om A1996-73 s 15 Academic board pt 6 div 2 hdg ins A1994-13 s 20 om A1996-73 s 15 Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 9 s 20 hdg prev s 20 hdg (prev s 16 hdg) am A1996-73 notes pres s 20 hdg (prev s 31B hdg) am A1992-74 s 16 s 20 orig s 20 renum as s 52 prev s 20 (prev s 16) renum as s 20 A1994-13 s 37 om A1997-11 s 5 ins A2005-52 amdt 1.60 om A2014-55 s 12 pres s 20 (prev s 31B) ins A1990-25 s 18 am A1992-74 s 16; A1994-13 s 33 renum as s 61 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-26 sch pt 3 ins A2007-32 s 6 sub A2008-37 amdt 1.52 am A2014-55 s 17 renum as s 20 A2014-55 s 34 am A2019-1 s 14

Endnotes Amendment history 4 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 35 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Reviewable decision notices s 21 orig s 21 renum as s 53 prev s 21 (prev s 16A) ins Ord1988-82 s 13 renum as s 21 A1994-13 s 37 om A1997-11 s 5 pres s 21 (prev s 62) ins A2007-32 s 6 sub A2008-37 amdt 1.52 am A2014-55 s 18 renum as s 21 A2014-55 s 34 am A2019-1 s 14; A2025-29 amdt 4.21 Applications for review s 22 orig s 22 renum as s 54 prev s 22 (prev s 17) am Ord1988-82 s 14 renum as s 22 A1994-13 s 37 sub A1997-11 s 5 om A2005-52 amdt 1.60 pres s 22 (prev s 63) ins A2007-32 s 6 sub A2008-37 amdt 1.52 renum as s 22 A2014-55 s 34 am A2025-29 amdt 4.21 Miscellaneous pt 7 hdg orig pt 7 hdg renum as pt 4 hdg pres pt 7 hdg (prev pt 5 hdg) renum as pt 9 hdg A1994-13 s 37 renum as pt 10 hdg A2007-32 s 7 renum as pt 7 hdg A2014-55 s 34 Offences—use or divulge protected information s 23 orig s 23 renum as s 55 prev s 23 (prev s 17A) ins A1994-13 s 18 renum as s 23 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 13

Endnotes 4 Amendment history page 36 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au pres s 23 (prev s 32) renum as s 62 A1994-13 s 37 sub A2005-52 amdt 1.71 renum as s 64 A2007-32 s 8 sub A2014-55 s 19 renum as s 23 A2014-55 s 34 am A2019-1 s 14 Ministerial guidelines about fees s 24 orig s 24 renum as s 56 prev s 24 (prev s 17B) ins A1994-13 s 18 renum as s 24 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 13 pres s 24 (prev s 64A) ins A2014-55 s 19 renum as s 24 A2014-55 s 34 am A2019-1 s 14; A2025-29 amdt 4.21 Determination of rules and procedures s 25 orig s 25 sub Ord1989-38 sch 1 om A1994-13 s 28 prev s 25 (prev s 17C) ins A1994-13 s 18 renum as s 25 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 13 pres s 25 (prev s 64B) ins A2014-55 s 19 renum as s 25 A2014-55 s 34 om A2019-1 s 10 Regulation-making power s 26 orig s 26 om Ord1989-38 sch 1 prev s 26 (prev s 17D) ins A1994-13 s 18 renum as s 26 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-26 sch pt 3 om A1996-73 s 13 pres s 26 (prev s 35) am Ord1988-82 s 21; Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1994-13 s 36 renum as s 65 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-73 sch; A1998-54 sch sub A2001-44 amdt 1.531 renum as s 26 A2014-55 s 34 am A2019-1 s 14; A2025-29 amdt 4.21

Endnotes Amendment history 4 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 37 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Acting dean s 27 orig s 27 om Ord1989-38 sch 1 prev s 27 (prev s 17E) ins A1994-13 s 18 renum as s 27 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 13 Establishment of council s 28 orig s 28 renum as s 57 prev s 28 (prev s 18) sub Ord1988-82 s 15 am A1992-74 s 12 renum as s 28 A1994-13 s 37 om A2014-55 s 12 Function and powers of council s 29 hdg orig s 29 hdg om Ord1989-38 sch 1 prev s 29 hdg (prev s 18A hdg) sub A1992-74 notes s 29 orig s 29 om Ord1989-38 sch 1 prev s 29 (prev s 18A) ins Ord1988-82 s 15 am A1992-74 s 17 renum as s 29 A1994-13 s 37 am A2005-52 amdt 1.61, amdt 1.62 om A2014-55 s 12 Council members s 30 orig s 30 renum as s 58 and then s 17 prev s 30 (prev s 18B) ins Ord1988-82 s 15 am A1992-74 s 13, s 17; A1994-13 s 19 renum as s 30 A1994-13 s 37 am A1995-38 s 5; A1996-73 s 14; A2006-42 amdt 3.8; A2007-12 amdt 1.8 sub A2007-32 s 4 om A2014-55 s 12

Endnotes 4 Amendment history page 38 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Appointment of council members s 31 orig s 31 renum as s 59 and then s 18 prev s 31 (prev s 18C) ins Ord1988-82 s 15 renum as s 31 A1994-13 s 37 om A2005-52 amdt 1.63 ins A2007-32 s 4 om A2014-55 s 12 Application of Financial Management Act, pt 8 s 31A renum as s 60 and then s 19 Financial reporting and audit s 31B renum as s 61 and then s 20 Appointment of chair and deputy chair s 32 orig s 32 renum as s 62 and then s 64 and then s 23 prev s 32 (prev s 18D) renum as s 32 and then s 33 pres s 32 ins A2007-32 s 4 om A2014-55 s 12 Acting members s 33 orig s 33 renum as s 63 and then s 22 prev s 33 (prev s 18E) ins Ord1988-82 s 15 am A1992-74 s 15 renum as s 33 A1994-13 s 37 ss renum R8 LA om A2005-52 amdt 1.65 prev s 33 (prev s 18D) ins Ord1988-82 s 15 am A1992-74 s 14, s 17 renum as s 32 A1994-13 s 37 pars renum R8 LA sub A2005-52 amdt 1.64 renum as s 33 A2007-32 s 5 am A2011-3 amdt 1.2 om A2014-55 s 12

Endnotes Amendment history 4 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 39 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Honesty, care and diligence of council members s 34 orig s 34 renum as s 64 prev s 34 (prev s 18F) ins Ord1988-82 s 15 am A1992-74 s 17 renum as s 34 A1994-13 s 37 sub A2005-52 amdt 1.66 om A2014-55 s 12 Conflict of interest s 35 orig s 35 renum as s 65 and then s 26 prev s 35 (prev s 18G) ins Ord1988-82 s 15 am A1992-74 s 17 renum as s 35 A1994-13 s 37 sub A2005-52 amdt 1.66 om A2014-55 s 12 Agenda to require disclosure of interest item s 36 orig s 36 (prev s 18H) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as s 36 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 15 prev s 36 ins A2005-52 amdt 1.66 om A2014-55 s 12 Disclosure of interests by council members s 37 orig s 37 (prev s 18I) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as s 37 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 15 prev s 37 ins A2005-52 amdt 1.66 om A2014-55 s 12 Reporting of disclosed interests to Minister s 38 orig s 38 (prev s 18J) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as s 38 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 15 prev s 38 ins A2005-52 amdt 1.66 am A2007-32 s 13 om A2014-55 s 12

Endnotes 4 Amendment history page 40 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Protection of council members from liability s 39 orig s 39 (prev s 18K) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as s 39 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 15 prev s 39 ins A2005-52 amdt 1.66 om A2014-55 s 12 Time and place of council meetings s 40 orig s 40 (prev s 18L) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as s 40 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 15 prev s 40 ins A2005-52 amdt 1.66 am A2007-32 s 13 om A2014-55 s 12 Presiding member at meetings s 41 orig s 41 (prev s 18M) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as s 41 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 15 prev s 41 ins A2005-52 amdt 1.66 am A2007-32 s 13 om A2014-55 s 12 Quorum at meetings s 42 orig s 42 (prev s 18N) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as s 42 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 15 prev s 42 ins A2005-52 amdt 1.66 om A2014-55 s 12 Voting at meetings s 43 orig s 43 (prev s 18O) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as s 43 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 15 prev s 43 ins A2005-52 amdt 1.66 om A2014-55 s 12

Endnotes Amendment history 4 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 41 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Conduct of meetings etc s 44 orig s 44 (prev s 18P) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as s 44 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 15 prev s 44 ins A2005-52 amdt 1.66 am A2008-28 amdt 3.39 om A2014-55 s 12 Function of academic board s 45 (prev s 18Q) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as s 45 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 15 Membership of academic board s 46 (prev s 18R) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as s 46 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 15 Chairperson of academic board s 47 (prev s 18S) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as s 47 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 15 Procedures of academic board s 48 (prev s 18T) ins A1994-13 s 20 renum as s 48 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-73 s 15 Staff of institute s 49 renum as s 15 Consultants of institute s 50 renum as s 16 Personnel management s 51 (prev s 19A) ins A1992-11 s 3 am A1994-13 s 22 renum as s 51 A1994-13 s 37 am A1994-38 sch 1 pt 11; A1996-73 s 17, sch; ss renum R8 LA om A2006-42 amdt 3.9 Finance pt 8 hdg renum as pt 5 hdg

Endnotes 4 Amendment history page 42 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Money to be appropriated by Legislative Assembly s 52 hdg am A1994-13 s 23 s 52 (prev s 20) am Ord1988-82 s 16; Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1994-13 s 23 renum as s 52 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-73 sch om A1997-102 s 15 Fees s 53 (prev s 21) am A1994-13 s 24 renum as s 53 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-73 s 18; A2001-44 amdt 1.529, amdt 1.530 om A2014-55 s 13 Estimates s 54 (prev s 22) am Ord1988-82 s 17; A1994-13 s 25 renum as s 54 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-26 sch pt 3 Money of institute s 55 hdg am A1996-73 notes s 55 (prev s 23) am A1994-13 s 26 renum as s 55 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-73 sch om A2005-52 amdt 1.69 Application of money s 56 (prev s 24) am Ord1988-82 s 18; Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1994-13 s 27 renum as s 56 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-26 sch pt 3; A1996-73 s 19, sch om A2005-52 amdt 1.69 Security s 57 (prev s 28) am Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1994-13 s 29 renum as s 57 A1994-13 s 37 om A1996-26 sch pt 3 Trust money s 58 renum as s 17 Exemption from taxation s 59 renum as s 18 Application of Financial Management Act, pt 8 s 60 renum as s 19

Endnotes Amendment history 4 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 43 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Notification and review of decisions pt 9 hdg orig pt 9 hdg (prev pt 5 hdg) renum as pt 9 hdg and then pt 10 hdg and then pt 7 hdg prev pt 9 hdg renum as pt 6 hdg Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 9 s 61 renum as s 20 Reviewable decision notices s 62 orig s 62 (prev s 32) renum as s 62 and then s 64 and then s 23 prev s 62 renum as s 21 Applications for review s 63 orig s 63 (prev s 33) am Ord1988-82 s 19; Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1994-13 s 34 renum as s 63 A1994-13 s 37 am A1994-60 sch 1; A1996-73 s 23; A2007-3 amdt 3.66 om A2007-32 s 9 prev s 63 renum as s 22 Miscellaneous pt 10 hdg renum as pt 7 hdg Offences—use or divulge protected information s 64 orig s 64 (prev s 34) am Ord1988-82 s 20; A1992-23 sch 1; A1994-13 s 35 renum as s 64 A1994-13 s 37 am A1996-73 s 24 sub A2007-3 amdt 3.67 om A2007-32 s 9 prev s 64 renum as s 62 and then s 21 prev s 64 renum as s 23 Ministerial guidelines about fees s 64A renum as s 24 Determination of rules and procedures s 64B renum as s 25

Endnotes 4 Amendment history page 44 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Regulation-making power s 65 renum as s 26 Transitional—Canberra Institute of Technology Amendment Act 2014 pt 11 hdg ins A2014-55 s 20 exp 1 July 2016 (s 68) Definitions—pt 11 s 66 ins A2014-55 s 20 exp 1 July 2016 (s 68) def commencement day ins A2014-55 s 20 exp 1 July 2016 (s 68) def director ins A2014-55 s 20 exp 1 July 2016 (s 68) Director is chief executive officer s 67 ins A2014-55 s 20 exp 1 July 2016 (s 68) Expiry—pt 11 s 68 ins A2014-55 s 20 exp 1 July 2016 (s 68) Dictionary dict ins A2005-52 amdt 1.72 am A2008-37 amdt 1.53; A2011-3 amdt 1.3 def AQF ins A2014-55 s 21 def chair ins A2007-32 s 10 sub A2014-55 s 22 am A2019-1 s 15 def chairperson ins Ord1988-82 s 3 sub A1992-74 s 6; A1994-13 s 5; A1996-73 s 5 reloc from s 3 A2005-52 amdt 1.49 om A2007-32 s 10 def chief executive officer ins A2014-55 s 23 am A2019-1 s 15 def CIT ins A2019-1 s 11 def CIT board ins A2019-1 s 11 def council ins A1992-74 s 6 reloc from s 3 A2005-52 amdt 1.49 om A2014-55 s 24 def deputy chair ins A2007-32 s 11 sub A2014-55 s 25 am A2019-1 s 15 def deputy chairperson ins Ord1988-82 s 3 sub A1992-74 s 6; A1994-13 s 5; A1996-73 s 5 reloc from s 3 A2005-52 amdt 1.49 om A2007-32 s 11

Endnotes Amendment history 4 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 45 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au def director ins A2005-52 amdt 1.72 om A2014-55 s 26 def higher education ins A2014-55 s 27 def institute sub A1992-74 s 6 reloc from s 3 A2005-52 amdt 1.49 sub A2014-55 s 28 om A2019-1 s 12 def institute board ins A2014-55 s 29 om A2019-1 s 12 def member ins Ord1988-82 s 3 sub A1992-74 s 6 reloc from s 3 A2005-52 amdt 1.49 om A2014-55 s 30 def non-elected member ins A2014-55 s 31 om A2019-1 s 12 def para-professional training reloc from s 3 A2005-52 amdt 1.49 om A2014-55 s 30 def reviewable decision ins A2007-32 s 12 sub A2008-37 amdt 1.54 def staff reloc from s 3 A2005-52 amdt 1.49 am A2019-1 s 15 def staff member ins A2014-55 s 31 sub A2019-1 s 13 def student member ins A2014-55 s 31 sub A2019-1 s 13 def technical and further education reloc from s 3 A2005-52 amdt 1.49 om A2014-55 s 32 def vocational education and training ins A2014-55 s 33

Endnotes 5 Earlier republications page 46 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 5 Earlier republications Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order. Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical. Republication No Amendments to Republication date 1 A1990-25 28 February 1991 2 A1992-23 31 August 1992 3 A1992-74 28 February 1993 4 A1994-13 6 May 1994 5 A1995-56 1 January 1996 6 A1997-11 10 June 1997 7 A1998-54 31 January 1999 8 A2001-44 10 July 2002 9 A2005-52 1 January 2006 10 A2006-42 16 November 2006 11 A2007-3 12 April 2007 12 A2007-12 1 July 2007 13 A2007-32 25 October 2007 14 A2008-28 26 August 2008 15 A2008-37 2 February 2009 16 A2011-3 1 March 2011 17 A2011-22 1 July 2011 18 A2012-21 5 June 2012 19 (RI) A2014-55 ≠ 3 July 2015 20 A2014-55 2 July 2016

Endnotes Earlier republications 5 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 47 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Republication No Amendments to Republication date 21 A2016-52 1 September 2016 22 A2019-1 5 April 2019 ≠ includes textual correction in s 20

Endnotes 6 Renumbered provisions page 48 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 R23 06/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 6 Renumbered provisions This Act was renumbered under the Legislation Act 2001, in R8 (see Canberra Institute of Technology (Amendment) Act 1994 A1994-13 s 37). Details of renumbered provisions are shown in endnote 4 (Amendment history). For a table showing the renumbered provisions, see R8. It was also renumbered under the Legislation Act 2001 in R19 (see Canberra Institute of Technology Amendment Act 2014 A2014-55 s 34) and the following table: previous number provision heading renumbered or inserted as part 1 Preliminary part 1 1 Name of Act 1 2 Dictionary 2 3 Notes 3 3A Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc 4 part 2 Canberra Institute of Technology part 2 division 2.1 Establishment and functions of institute division 2.1 4 Establishment of institute 5 5 Functions of institute 6 6 Ministerial directions 7 7 Delegation by institute 8 division 2.2 Institute board division2.2 8 Establishment of institute board 9 9 Institute board members 10 10 Institute board members—eligibility for appointment 11 11 Chair and deputy chair—eligibility for appointment 12 part 3 Admission to courses and issuing awards part 3 12 Decisions on admission to institute 13 13 Decisions on issuing awards 14 part 7 Staff and consultants part 4 49 Staff of institute 15

Endnotes Renumbered provisions 6 R23 06/12/25 Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987 Effective: 06/12/25 page 49 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au previous number provision heading renumbered or inserted as 50 Consultants of institute 16 part 8 Finance part 5 58 Trust money 17 59 Exemption from taxation 18 60 Application of Financial Management Act, pt 8 19 part 9 Notification and review of decisions part 6 61 Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 9 20 62 Reviewable decision notices 21 63 Applications for review 22 part 10 Miscellaneous part 7 64 Offences—use or divulge protected information 23 64A Ministerial guidelines about fees 24 64B Determination of rules and procedures 25 65 Regulation-making power 26 © Australian Capital Territory 2025

The Act organises CIT around a set of structural and statutory concepts. Each must be read together with cross-references in the Act and the instruments and statutes the Act invokes.

Entity and public provider: CIT is a Territory-established institution (s 5). The Act explicitly directs the CIT to perform the role of public provider of vocational education and training in the ACT (s 6(1)(d)). The CIT’s functions are broad and may be expanded by this Act or other territory law (s 6(2)).
Functions and approvals: the functions in s 6(1) are phrased as to conduct an educational institution for vocational education and training and higher education, but, crucially, s 6(1)(a) conditions the fields of study on either the CIT board deciding with the Minister’s written approval or the Minister directing. That structure formalises a split of decision-making between the board and Minister for the substantive scope of study areas.
Ministerial directions and accountability: s 7 allows the Minister to give directions about the exercise of CIT functions. The CIT must comply (s 7(2)). Directions are notifiable instruments and must be presented to the Legislative Assembly within five sitting days (s 7(3)-(4)). The Act therefore creates a statutory route for Ministerial policy instructions that are publicly recorded quickly in the Assembly.
Governance and statutory board: the CIT board is a statutory governing body (s 9). The statutory composition rules (s 10) fix minimum and maximum membership numbers, mandate specific positions including the CEO as a board member (s 10(2)(c)), and require representation from staff and students (s 10(2)(d)-(e)). Eligibility rules for the staff and student member include nomination by the respective cohorts (s 11(1)-(2)). The Minister must, as far as practicable, ensure the board collectively has expertise across listed domains (s 11(3)).
Delegation and internal administration: section 8 limits the CIT’s legislative power of delegation to the chief executive officer or a staff member. That reduces the set of actors who can lawfully perform delegated statutory functions. Staff employment is governed by the Public Sector Management Act 1994, reinforcing public sector terms and conditions (s 15(1)-(2)).
Admissions and awards policies: the statutory regime requires both that the CIT consider board policies in admissions and award decisions (ss 13(2), 14(2)) and that the board itself establish those policies and publish them online (s 14A). The Act connects institutional decision-making with transparent, published policy.
Review architecture: the Act identifies a discreet set of reviewable decisions (table in s 20) and mandates procedural notice (s 21) and review rights to ACAT for affected entities and persons (s 22). Notes cross-refer to the ACAT Act for reasonable steps to notify others whose interests are affected (s 21 note).
Confidential information protection: protected information is information obtained because of the exercise of an Act function (s 23 definition). The offence provisions set out conduct (use or divulge), mental element (reckless about whether the information is protected information), and defences/exceptions (s 23(3)-(5)). The section includes production and court interaction rules and assigns evidential burden particulars in notes referring to the Criminal Code (s 23 note).
Financial arrangements and tax exemption: trust money must be banked in an FMA s 57 account (s 17). The CIT’s income, property and transactions are exempt from Territory taxation unless a regulation says otherwise (s 18). The FMA’s part 8 applies to CIT with the calendar-year substitution (s 19).
Subordinate legislation: the Executive can make regulations for the Act and, in particular, regulate use or parking of vehicles on CIT land, signs, and prescribe offences up to 10 penalty units for contraventions (s 26).

These concepts combine to make the CIT a Territory authority subject to the Financial Management Act framework, Ministerial direction and public sector employment rules, while imposing specified administrative transparency obligations and criminal sanctions for mishandling protected information.

The Act structures decision-making and obligations in a way that distributes rights, duties and potential sanctions among identifiable actors. The primary affected groups are:

CIT board members: appointed under s 10 and subject to eligibility requirements in s 11. Board members are subject to the confidentiality offence in s 23 if they misuse or unlawfully divulge protected information. The board must establish and publish policies for admissions and awards (s 14A).
Chief executive officer: the CEO is a statutory board member (s 10(2)(c)), is appointed by the CIT board after consulting the Minister under the Financial Management Act framework (FMA references in notes), and is the person to whom delegations can be made (s 8). The CEO may employ staff on behalf of the Territory (s 15(1)).
Staff of the CIT: employed under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 (s 15(2)), staff are potentially eligible for the staff-member position on the board only if nominated by staff (s 11(1)). Staff who exercise functions under the Act fall within the scope of the protected-information offence (s 23, definition of “person to whom this section applies”).
Students and prospective students: applicants for admission and assessment decisions are the subject of reviewable decisions in s 20 (items 1 and 2). A student member is to be nominated by students (s 11(2)). Students are protected by the confidentiality provisions: information obtained about applicants or students is “protected information” when disclosed to or obtained because of the exercise of an Act function (s 23 definition and example).
Minister and Executive: the Minister can direct the CIT (s 7), may issue fee guidelines (s 24) and the Executive may make regulations under s 26. The Minister also has power to appoint board members under the Financial Management Act, and to appoint chair and deputy chair under FMA s 79 (note to s 10).
Territory government entities and auditors: the CIT’s financial and governance arrangements are linked to the Financial Management Act (notes to s 5 and s 19). Trust funds are banked per FMA s 57 (s 17) and FMA part 8 applies with calendar-year substitution (s 19).
Consultants and contractors: the CIT may engage consultants on terms it decides (s 16). Consultants who exercise functions under the Act may fall within the persons covered by the protected-information offence (s 23 definition: “anyone else who has exercised a function under this Act”).
ACAT and persons affected by CIT decisions: the Act grants ACAT review rights for entities and any person whose interests are affected by reviewable decisions (s 22). The CIT must give reviewable decision notices to affected entities (s 21) and take reasonable steps to notify other affected persons as required under the ACAT Act (s 21 note).
The Legislative Assembly and public: Ministerial directions are notifiable instruments and must be presented to the Assembly within five sitting days (s 7(3)-(4)). The board must publish admissions and awards policies on the CIT website (s 14A(2)), creating transparency obligations that affect public and stakeholder expectations.

Who pays: The Territory funds CIT activity in whole or part for educational products and services; s 24 gives the Minister power to make guidelines about fees for products and services wholly or partly funded by the Territory. The note to the Act and cross-reference to the FMA indicate the Territory’s financial-accountability apparatus governs CIT finances (s 17 note, s 19).

Who decides: Board-level decisions on admissions and awards must consider board policies (ss 13(2), 14(2)); the Minister may direct the CIT to perform functions or specify fields of study (s 6(1)(a), s 7). The CEO and staff perform delegated functions (s 8). The Minister and Executive have appointment and regulatory powers under the FMA and this Act (notes and ss 10, 26).

What behaviour changes: prospective students and applicants gain statutory notice and review pathways where CIT refuses admission/assessment or an award (ss 20-22). Board and staff must establish, publish and follow policies (s 14A), maintain confidentiality of information obtained through functions (s 23) and adhere to public-sector employment and financial procedures (s 15, s 17, s 19). The Minister’s direction power changes the margin of autonomy available to the board and CEO.

This section lists statutory duties the Act creates and the rights it confers, with direct references.

Duties

Duty to follow Ministerial directions: CIT must comply with any direction given by the Minister in relation to the exercise of CIT functions (s 7(2)). Directions are notifiable instruments and must be tabled in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days (s 7(3)-(4)).
Duty to consider policies on admissions and awards: when deciding whether to admit a person to a course or assessment, the CIT must consider any policies of the CIT board for admission (s 13(2)); likewise when deciding whether to issue an award, CIT must consider board policies (s 14(2)).
Board duty to establish and publish policies: the CIT board must establish policies for admission to courses and assessments and for issuing awards, and must publish those policies on the CIT’s website (s 14A(1)-(2)).
Employment and procurement duties: the CEO may employ staff on behalf of the Territory and must employ staff under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 (s 15(1)-(2)). The CIT may engage consultants on terms it decides (s 16(1)-(2)).
Financial duties: the CIT must pay trust money into a banking account kept under the Financial Management Act 1996, s 57 (s 17).
Notice duties for reviewable decisions: if the CIT makes a reviewable decision, it must give a reviewable decision notice to each entity mentioned in the reviewable decisions table (s 21). The CIT must also take reasonable steps to give notice to any other person whose interests are affected by the decision as required by the ACAT Act (s 21 note).
Confidentiality duty: persons covered by s 23 (board members and anyone who has exercised a function under the Act) must not use or divulge protected information recklessly; otherwise they commit an offence (s 23(1)-(2)).

Rights

Right to publish and set policy: the CIT board has the right and duty to establish admissions and awards policies and to publish them (s 14A). That creates an institutional right to set procedural and substantive admission and award standards within legislative and Ministerial constraints.
Right of review: entities identified in the reviewable decisions table and any other person whose interests are affected may apply to ACAT for review of reviewable decisions (s 22). The statutory notice obligation (s 21) supports procedural fairness by ensuring affected persons receive notification.
Right to employment under public sector terms: staff are to be employed under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 (s 15(2)). This confers public sector employment protections and obligations as set by that Act.
Right for board appointment nominations: staff and students have the right to nominate candidates for the staff member and student member positions on the board; the Minister may appoint only persons who satisfy the nomination conditions (s 11(1)-(2)).
Right to confidentiality of protected information: the Act defines protected information and restrains its use or disclosure; it delineates permitted disclosures under the Act or other Territory law, disclosures necessary in court proceedings, and disclosures made with consent (s 23(3)-(4)). The protections, together with exceptions, structure both privacy rights and permitted operational disclosures.

Interaction with other statutory duties and rights

The Act cross-references and places duties within the frameworks of the Financial Management Act 1996 (governance, banking of trust money), the Public Sector Management Act 1994 (employment), the Criminal Code (offences and burden rules), the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 (notification and reviewation steps), the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (AQF reference in the dictionary), and the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (definition of higher education in dictionary). These cross-references alter the practical content of duties and rights by folding CIT into Territory financial, employment and administrative structures. See notes and express references in ss 5, 15, 17-19, 23 and the dictionary.

Practical consequences of duties and rights

The statutory requirement to publish admissions and awards policies (s 14A(2)) converts policy-making into an ongoing compliance and transparency obligation and makes policy reviewable in practice when the CIT applies those policies to individual decisions (ss 13-14).
The Minister’s direction power (s 7) and the board and CEO appointment framework (s 10, notes referencing the FMA) create a statutory chain of command and oversight that both constrains and defines how the CIT may exercise its statutory functions.

The Act establishes a limited set of punitive measures and prescribes mechanisms for enforcement, with reference also to penalty unit values in the wider Legislation Act context.

Criminal penalties

Confidentiality offences: s 23 creates two closely related offences tied to protected information. Section 23(1) makes it an offence for a person to whom the section applies to use protected information about someone else where the person is reckless as to whether the information is protected. Section 23(2) makes it an offence to do something that divulges protected information where the person is reckless as to whether the information is protected and whether doing the thing would result in the information being divulged. The maximum penalty for each offence is 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months, or both (s 23(1)-(2)).
Penal quantum: at the republication date the Act notes the value of a penalty unit for offences against this law is $160 for an individual and $810 for a corporation, per the Legislation Act 2001, s 133; this appears in the front-matter material. Multiply those figures by the penalty unit quantum where necessary to calculate maximum fines. The Act itself sets offence maxima in penalty units.
Mental element: both offences use recklessness as the mental element. Recklessness is defined and understood via the Criminal Code (see notes to s 4 and the note to s 23 referring to evidential burdens under the Criminal Code). The use of recklessness rather than intention lowers the threshold for culpability compared with deliberate intent.

Defences and exceptions

The offences do not apply if the information is used or divulged under this Act or another Territory law, in relation to the exercise of a function under this Act or another Territory law, or in a court proceeding (s 23(3)). They also do not apply where the person whose information it is has consented to the use or divulging (s 23(4)). The Act’s notes state that the defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to matters in s 23(3) and (4) (referring to Criminal Code s 58).
Production to courts: s 23(5) limits production obligations. A person to whom s 23 applies need not divulge protected information to a court, or produce a document containing protected information to a court, unless necessary to do so for the Act or another law applying in the Territory.

Administrative penalties in subordinate instruments

Regulations: s 26(3) permits regulations to prescribe offences for contraventions of a regulation and set maximum penalties of no more than 10 penalty units.

Enforcement and oversight mechanisms

Criminal enforcement: breaches of s 23 are criminal offences and enforceable by prosecution through the Territory’s criminal justice system, applying the Criminal Code chapter on criminal responsibility as noted at s 4.
Administrative enforcement of regulations: regulatory contraventions (for example parking/vehicle rules on CIT land under s 26(2)) may attract fines up to 10 penalty units as set by regulation.
Administrative review: procedural enforcement is backed by ACAT review rights where the CIT refuses admission to courses or assessment or refuses to issue an award (ss 20-22). The CIT must issue reviewable decision notices (s 21) supporting procedural fairness and enabling review.
Publication and legislative visibility: Ministerial directions are notifiable instruments and must be presented to the Legislative Assembly within five sitting days (s 7(3)-(4)). The notifiable-instrument requirement increases accountability by making Ministerial directions part of the public legislative record.

Practical enforcement note

The Act cross-references the Criminal Code and other Territory legislation. Practitioners should work with prosecuting authorities to assess evidence of recklessness and consider the evidential burden notes for defences and exceptions (s 23 note). Administrative enforcement via subordinate instruments depends on regulations which, at the time of republication, may or may not be in force; the Act authorises them but does not itself create detailed regulatory offences beyond the protected-information offences.

This Act deliberately frames the CIT within several Territory and Commonwealth frameworks by cross-reference. The Act’s own notes and dictionary identify the key statutory interactions:

Financial Management Act 1996 (FMA)

Governance and finance: the Act’s notes direct that governance of Territory authorities, including CIT, is regulated by the FMA part 9 (note to s 5). The Act integrates CIT into FMA structures: trust money is to be paid into a banking account kept under FMA s 57 (s 17). The FMA part 8 applies to the CIT as if a reference to a financial year were a reference to a calendar year (s 19). Appointments of chairs and other board roles are controlled by FMA provisions (note to s 10 and notes elsewhere). The Act therefore folds CIT into the Territory’s standard financial control, reporting and audit machinery.

Public Sector Management Act 1994

Employment and personnel management: s 15 mandates that the CIT’s staff must be employed under the Public Sector Management Act 1994. The Act’s note points to specific provisions applying to the CEO in relation to the employment of staff (Public Sector Management Act 1994, div 8.2, s 152). This imposes public sector recruitment, terms, conditions and disciplinary frameworks on CIT staff.

Criminal Code (ACT)

Offences and mental elements: the note to s 4 makes clear that the Criminal Code chapter 2 applies to offences against this Act, setting out the general principles of criminal responsibility, including burdens of proof and defences. The note to s 23 explicitly references the Criminal Code s 58 evidential burden rule. Practically, prosecutions under s 23 will be conducted within the Criminal Code framework.

ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 (ACAT Act)

Procedural review: the reviewable-decision and notice regime in Part 6 is integrated with ACAT procedures. The note to s 21 refers to the ACAT Act s 67A obligation to take reasonable steps to notify any other person whose interests are affected by a decision. Applications for review go to ACAT per s 22.

National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 and Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011

Definitions and external standards: the dictionary defines AQF as the Australian Qualifications Framework under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, s 3, and defines higher education with reference to the TEQSA Act 2011. These cross-references import national qualification frameworks and higher-education definitions into the Act’s conceptual structure and may affect CIT’s compliance obligations for nationally-aligned qualifications and awards.

Legislation Act 2001

Interpretation and editorial matters: the Act’s preliminary notes cite the Legislation Act 2001 for how definitions operate and for the Parliamentary Counsel’s editorial changes in republications. The Legislation Act also governs the treatment of notifiable instruments and penalty-unit values (s 133 referenced in the front-matter).

Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) and other disclosure statutes

Overlapping disclosure offences: the Act notes that Crimes Act 1900 s 153 also deals with disclosure of information by public employees or people performing services for the Territory or a Territory authority, indicating potential overlap and the need to consider other disclosure offences in practice (s 23 note).

Regulations and subordinate law

The Act authorises the Executive to make regulations (s 26). Regulations may cover vehicle use and parking rules on CIT land and may create offences up to 10 penalty units. Which specific rules apply at a given time depends on regulations enacted under s 26.

Practical implications of interactions

Financial and corporate governance is not self-contained in the Act: the FMA supplies the corporate form, audit, reporting and appointment mechanics. Practitioners must consult the FMA for specifics on board appointments, termination, financial reporting cycles and audits.
Employment relationships are governed by the Public Sector Management Act. Employment terms, recruitment, and discipline are therefore within the public sector framework, not a separate institutional employment code.
Criminal prosecutions for misuse of protected information will proceed under the Criminal Code; parties must assess both the Act’s elements and Criminal Code principles such as recklessness and evidential burdens.
Certification and award-making must align with national frameworks where the dictionary ties awards to the AQF and higher-education definitions, implicating Commonwealth regulatory frameworks where relevant.
Procedural fairness and reviewability are integrated with the ACAT regime; review petitions and notice issues will be dealt with under ACAT processes as well as the Act’s notice obligations.

The Act has a long amendment record. The republished Act includes amendments up to the Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29. Rely on the endnotes for exact amendment particulars; salient chronological points in the legislative history include:

Origins and conversion: the Act began as a Commonwealth ordinance (A.C.T. Institute of Technical and Further Education Ordinance 1987 No 71). It was converted into an ACT enactment on 11 May 1989 under the Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988 (endnote 3).
Major structural amendments over the 1990s and 2000s: the Act was subject to numerous amendments aligning it with changing public-sector, financial and vocational education frameworks, including amendments giving effect to Financial Management Act arrangements, restructuring governance provisions, expanding FMA interactions and aligning with changes in national education regulation. See the detailed chronology in endnote 3 for acts including A1992-74, A1994-13, A1996-73, and multiple consequential acts through the 1990s and 2000s.
2005-2016 reforms: the Financial Management Legislation Amendment Act 2005 and subsequent statutes adjusted how the Act interfaces with Territory financial rules. The 2014 Canberra Institute of Technology Amendment Act A2014-55 restructured significant parts of the statute; the endnotes show multiple renumberings and structural changes associated with that Act.
2019 changes: Canberra Institute of Technology Amendment Act 2019 A2019-1 (notified 26 February 2019, remainder commenced 5 April 2019) introduced, among other things, s 14A requiring the CIT board to establish admissions and awards policies and to publish them on the CIT’s website (see endnote 3 and amendment history in endnote 4).
2025 amendment: the Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 (notified 6 November 2025) contains amendments that affect this republished law; schedule 4 part 4.21 commenced 6 December 2025 (endnote 3). The endnotes cite amendments to s 7, s 21 and s 22 and s 24 and s 26 in A2025-29 amdt 4.21 references in the amendment history (endnote 4). The republished law is effective as at 6 December 2025, incorporating the A2025-29 changes that had commenced by that date.
Renumberings and editorial changes: the Act has been renumbered multiple times under the Legislation Act 2001, with renumbered provisions noted in endnote 6 and the amendment history (endnote 4). The Parliamentary Counsel’s Office also includes editorial changes authorised under the Legislation Act part 11.3 when preparing republications (front-matter notes).

How to read the amendment history

Endnotes 3 and 4 in the republished text provide a detailed chronological list of amendments, renumberings, insertions and repeals. For precise text changes, commencement dates and transitional provisions, consult the endnotes, which link each amendment to its statutory instrument or Act and give notification and commencement information.

Practical effect of amendments

Over time the Act’s structure has been modernised to align CIT with the Territory’s financial management and public-sector frameworks and to clarify the institutional governance model. Recent amendments require the board to publish admissions and award policies (s 14A) and adjust procedural provisions, Ministerial guidance powers, and regulatory powers (A2019-1, A2025-29). Because the Act works closely with other Territory and Commonwealth laws, many amendments are consequential, tracking changes in those regimes.

The Act text and its endnotes do not identify or cite any judicial decisions or tribunal determinations that interpret the Act. The republished law contains no list of cases. The statute makes review to the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal an express mechanism for contesting particular decisions (s 22), so ACAT decisions would be the principal venue for administrative law challenges under the Act’s reviewable decision regime.

What the Act provides

ACAT review: applicants aggrieved by reviewable decisions (refusal of admission to a course or assessment, refusal of an award) may apply for review to ACAT (s 22). ACAT will be the tribunal likely to develop administrative practice under the Act.

What is absent in the text

No cases are named or relied on in the Act or endnotes. There is no statutory schedule listing precedent. The Act’s notes reference statutory frameworks such as the Criminal Code, FMA and Public Sector Management Act that contain their own case law, but the republished text includes no example judgments.

Practical researcher advice

To identify litigation, search ACAT determinations and relevant ACT Supreme Court and higher court decisions for disputes involving CIT matters, admissions, employment or confidentiality. The Act’s review provisions make administrative tribunal decisions the natural first source for jurisprudence interpreting the Act’s procedural and substantive obligations. Because the republished law does not include litigation history, practitioners must consult legal databases, ACAT public registers and court registers for case law.

This Act contains several features that often produce practical issues in operation, compliance and litigation. The following are concrete points to watch for, each grounded in the text.

Ministerial directions and prompt Assembly tabling (s 7)

The Minister’s direction power is broad (s 7(1)). Directions are binding on the CIT (s 7(2)) and must be tabled quickly in the Legislative Assembly within five sitting days (s 7(4)). Practically, this means some policy levers over CIT activity can be exercised without primary legislation, and directions will be publicly visible within a short time window. Legal advisers should monitor notifiable instruments registers for newly issued directions that change the operational parameters for CIT.

Delegation limits (s 8)

Delegations by the CIT can only be made to the chief executive officer or to a member of staff (s 8). This restricts the CIT’s ability to subcontract statutory functions to external bodies or consultants by delegation; functions must be kept within those two classes of internal persons. If the CIT intends to vest decision-making in external managers, the statutory delegation rule may constrain that arrangement.

Board composition and appointment pathways (ss 10-11)

The CEO is a board member (s 10(2)(c)) and is appointed by the board after consulting the Minister (FMA note). The chair and deputy chair may be appointed by the Minister under FMA s 79 (note to s 10). Staff and student members require nomination by their cohorts and the student member cannot be a public servant (s 11(1)-(2)). Practically, appointment and removal mechanics are split across the Act and the FMA; ensure compliance with both statutes when making appointments and ensuring representational and conflict-of-interest obligations are met.

Publication requirement and operational policy (s 14A)

The board must not only establish admissions and awards policies, it must publish them on the CIT website (s 14A(1)-(2)). Failure to publish, or publishing incomplete or inconsistent policies, creates procedural risk for the CIT when it applies those policies to admission or award decisions because the CIT must consider the policies when making those decisions (ss 13(2), 14(2)). Procedural fairness challenges in ACAT may hinge on whether the published policy gave adequate notice of criteria applied.

Limited set of reviewable decisions (s 20)

Only three types of decisions are identified as reviewable: refusal to admit to a course, refusal to admit to an assessment, and refusal to issue an award (table in s 20). Other operational or disciplinary decisions are not captured by this reviewable-decision regime by the text. Practitioners should not assume a right of review under this Act extends beyond the specific items tabled in s 20; other rights of review may exist under other laws (for example, public-sector appeal mechanisms).

Confidentiality offence scope and mental element (s 23)

Section 23 applies to a defined set of persons: members of the CIT board or “anyone else who has exercised a function under this Act” (s 23 definition). The offence requires recklessness as to whether the information is protected information and, for divulgence, recklessness as to whether the action would result in divulging it (s 23(1)-(2)). Recklessness is a lower mental threshold than knowledge or intention, making the offence potentially easier to establish. However, the Act contains exceptions for statutory disclosures, disclosures in court, and disclosures with consent (s 23(3)-(4)), and places an evidential burden on defendants for exceptions per the Criminal Code (s 23 note). The definition of “protected information” is broad: any information disclosed to or obtained because of the exercise of a function under this Act (s 23 definitions). The example given covers applicant information. Practitioners must take care when managing personal information about applicants, students and staff.

Regulatory offences on CIT land (s 26)

Section 26 authorises regulations about use or parking of vehicles on CIT land and allows regulations to prescribe offences not exceeding 10 penalty units (s 26(2)-(3)). If the CIT or the Executive wants to enforce parking or signage rules, they will rely on regulations under s 26 and must pay attention to the maximum penalty unit limit set in the statute.

Tax exemption subject to regulation (s 18)

The Act exempts CIT income, property and transactions from Territory taxation subject to s 18(2), which allows regulations to provide that the exemption does not apply in relation to taxation under a specified law. This means the tax treatment could change by subordinate instrument. Practitioners managing CIT finances must monitor regulations to confirm the continued applicability of tax exemptions.

Interplay with other disclosure offences (s 23 note)

The Act notes that the Crimes Act 1900 s 153 also deals with disclosure of information by public employees; this suggests overlapping jurisdictional offences that must be navigated carefully to avoid inconsistent advice or duplicate enforcement risks.

Evidential and production rules (s 23(5) and note)

Section 23(5) allows persons to withhold protected information from a court unless necessary for the Act or other Territory law, which may affect subpoena practice and evidentiary strategy. The note referencing the Criminal Code clarifies evidential burdens on defendants.

Administrative burden of policy publication and notices (ss 14A, 21)

The board must publish policies and the CIT must issue reviewable decision notices and take reasonable steps to notify others whose interests are affected (s 21, s 14A(2)). Operational systems must be in place to ensure timely publication and to capture, store and produce decision notices in a way that supports ACAT reviewability.

Below are practical, source-grounded compliance actions for the CIT, board members, staff, and legal advisors, framed as checklists tied to the Act’s provisions.

Governance and appointment compliance

Ensure board size and composition meet s 10: 7-11 members, including chair, deputy chair, CEO, staff and student member, and at least 2 other members. Document appointment processes and keep records confirming statutory qualifications (s 10(1)-(2)).
For staff and student board seats, ensure nominations exist and that appointments by the Minister are limited to nominated candidates (s 11(1)-(2)). Verify the student nominee is not a public servant before seeking appointment (s 11(2)(c)).
Maintain an up-to-date skills register that evidences the CIT board collectively has expertise in the areas listed in s 11(3) (industry, finance, vocational education, pedagogy, social policy, governance, infrastructure) and document ministerial consultation points where required by the FMA.

Ministerial directions and notifiable instruments

Create an internal process to track notifiable instruments and ensure any direction received under s 7 is logged immediately. Prepare to implement directions promptly because s 7(2) requires compliance.
Maintain a Liaison protocol with the Minister’s office to receive and confirm Ministerial directions in writing and to ensure compliance with the presentation requirement to the Legislative Assembly within five sitting days (s 7(3)-(4)).

Delegation and delegation records

Keep a formal, current delegation register showing any delegations of CIT functions to the chief executive officer or staff members (s 8). Because delegations may only be to the CEO or staff member, avoid delegating statutory functions to external consultants or contractors by administrative decision.

Admissions and awards policy compliance

The CIT board must establish policies for admission, assessment and awarding (s 14A(1)). Draft and adopt policies that:
- Set objective criteria for admission and assessment.
- Include procedural fairness safeguards.
- Are published on the CIT website (s 14A(2)).
- Are referenced and applied in each admissions, assessment and award decision (ss 13(2), 14(2)).
Manage an archive of published policy versions to support ACAT reviewability and to show which policy applied when an admission or award decision was made.

Reviewable decisions and notices

Implement procedures to issue reviewable decision notices as soon as a relevant decision is made (s 21). The notice should identify the decision, reasons, and the rights of the person to apply for review to ACAT (s 22).
Ensure processes exist to take reasonable steps to notify other persons whose interests are affected per s 21 note and ACAT Act s 67A. Keep records of attempts to notify.

Confidentiality and protected information handling

Identify the universe of “protected information” (s 23 definition) by mapping data flows: applicant files, assessment records, student personal information and any information obtained by virtue of exercising functions under the Act.
Implement strict access controls, records management and staff training for board members, staff and consultants who “have exercised a function under this Act,” because they fall within s 23’s scope.
Draft and publish a data-handling policy setting out permitted internal uses and disclosure channels that align with s 23 exceptions (s 23(3)-(4)) and the obligations to withhold disclosure to courts unless necessary (s 23(5)).
Include an incident response plan for suspected breaches of s 23 that preserves evidence of state of mind (to assess recklessness), notification obligations, disciplinary steps and legal reporting.

Employment and contracting

Employ staff under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 as required by s 15(2). Ensure employment contracts and HR policies conform to Public Sector Management Act provisions.
When engaging consultants, document the terms carefully and avoid framing consultant engagements as contracts of employment (s 16(3)). Keep a register of consultants and the functions they exercise, as that will determine coverage under s 23.

Finance and tax compliance

Bank trust money in an account kept under the Financial Management Act s 57 as required by s 17. Maintain clear ledgers and reconciliation processes consistent with FMA reporting obligations.
Monitor regulations for any change to the tax exemption in s 18(2) because a regulation may declare the exemption does not apply in relation to taxation under a specified law.

Regulatory compliance for site rules

If the Executive or CIT introduces rules for the use or parking of vehicles on CIT land under s 26, ensure signage and enforcement policies align with the regulations and that any contraventions carry penalties no greater than 10 penalty units as authorised by s 26(3).

Record keeping and publication

Publish admissions and award policies on the CIT website per s 14A(2) and maintain an accessible archive. Public transparency reduces procedural challenges and supports defensible application of policies.
Maintain robust minutes and records of board decisions, Ministerial directions received and implemented, and delegations in force. Records assist with ACAT review proceedings and with demonstrating statutory compliance.

Review and dispute readiness

For any refusal to admit, to assess, or to issue an award, ensure the decision-making process is documented including the policies considered, reasons for the decision, notice given and information provided to the affected person. This supports the statutory notice requirement (s 21) and prepares for potential ACAT review (s 22).

Training and internal controls

Provide targeted training for all board members, the CEO, staff and consultants who may exercise functions under the Act on the confidentiality offence in s 23, the recklessness mental element, permitted exceptions and the evidential implications.
Audit policy and decisionmaking practices periodically to ensure policies are published, admissions and award decisions refer to those policies, and notices are issued timely.

Monitoring external obligations

Coordinate with FMA compliance teams for financial reporting, audits and appointment processes, and ensure HR processes comply with the Public Sector Management Act.
Monitor notifiable instruments registers and the Legislative Assembly Senate pages for Ministerial directions and direction tablings, and review regulations made under s 26 for any duties or prohibited activities that apply on CIT land.

Taken together, these steps convert statutory obligations in the Act into operational systems and controls required to meet the Act’s governance, transparency, confidentiality, financial and procedural demands.

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