Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017
19Exemption from minimum age requirements—Government schools
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19 Exemption from minimum age requirements—Government schools
The Minister may exempt a child who is under the age of 5 years on or after 1 May in a particular year from the minimum age requirements under regulation 16 if the Minister is satisfied that—
(a) the child possesses suitable academic ability; and
(b) it is in the child's best interests—
(i) to be enrolled at or to attend a Government school; or
(ii) to be enrolled in, attend or participate in, any course of study offered, conducted or provided by a Government school.