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Queensland regulation
**What this regulation does (mechanics)
Sets procedures and rules the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (the authority) must follow for: accreditation and renewal of kindergarten guidelines (Part 2, especially secs 5–52); development, administration and marking of external senior assessments and examinations (Part 3, secs 53–91); moderation of school-based assessment (Part 4, secs 92–96); the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and related credit, recognition and issuing rules (Part 5, secs 97–129); other certificates of achievement (secs 130–133); issuing senior statements and records of results (Part 7, secs 134–138); student account data, reporting and closure rules (Part 8, secs 140–154); verification and copy requests for certificates/statements (Part 9, secs 155–159); equivalence decisions for overseas qualifications (Part 10, secs 160–161); fees and refunds (Part 11, secs 162–172); publication and notification of guidelines (Part 12, secs 173–174); and transitional arrangements bringing previous rules into the new regulation (Part 13, secs 175–200).
Requires the authority to publish many rules as guidelines and to keep public registers and notices (e.g. moderation, credit-value, contributing-studies, recognised studies) and to notify affected parties when guideline or accreditation decisions are made (see secs 93, 107, 173, 49). The Minister’s written approval is required before the authority may make or amend some contributing-studies guidelines (sec 174).
Creates application and decision processes with set timeframes and notice requirements for accreditation, renewal, changes to accredited kindergarten guidelines (secs 11–22, 23–37, 38–43). For many applications the authority may ask for more information and can reject applications that don’t meet procedural requirements after giving the applicant at least 28 days to comply (secs 14–16, 28–30, 39–41).
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Direct links to the current provisions in Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Regulation 2025.
This regulation may be cited as the Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Regulation 2025 .
This regulation commences on 1 September 2025.
The dictionary in schedule 2 defines particular words used in this regulation.
For schedule 1 of the Act , definition certification studies , the following studies are contributing studies for a QCE— a syllabus developed, purchased or revised by the authority under the Act ; vocational education and training; an apprenticeship or traineeship under the training Act undertaken by a person who is enrolled at a school; a departmental employment skills development program under the training Act ; a subject that is— provided by a registered higher education provider under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (Cwlth) ; and part of an accredited course under that Act; and undertaken by a person who is enrolled at a school; studies recognised as contributing studies under part 5 , division 5 ; non-Queensland studies that the authority has decided to recognise as contributing studies under part 5 , division 6 . Under part 5 , a person’s results in contributing studies may contribute to the issue of a QCE to the person.
In this part— accreditation period , for implementation of an accredited kindergarten guideline, means the accreditation period decided by the authority under section 18 or 32 . certificate of accreditation means a certificate stating the matters mentioned in section 20 (c) (i) to (iv) . educational criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, see section 7 (1) . social responsibility criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, see section 8 (1) .
For section 92 (2) (b) of the Act , this part provides for the accreditation by the authority of kindergarten guidelines for implementation in education and care services.
The educational criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, are the following— the guideline includes the rationale for the guideline; the guideline is appropriate for the educational needs of the group of children provided for under the guideline; the guideline describes the areas of learning and development within the guideline; the guideline describes the expected knowledge, skills and dispositions typical of children who have completed the relevant kindergarten year; the guideline describes the expected learning behaviour typical of children who have completed the relevant kindergarten year; the guideline promotes a balance, depth, quality and range (the characteristics ) of learning experiences of a standard that achieves or exceeds the standard for the characteristics of learning experiences under related accredited kindergarten guidelines; the guideline provides advice on, and a format for, monitoring and assessing children’s learning to support reporting to parents and the transition into school; the guideline does not encourage or condone discrimination on the basis of an attribute; the guideline is based on— the document called ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (V2.0)’, published by the Australian Government Department of Education for the Ministerial Council in 2022; or another document detailing matters the chief executive considers are equivalent to the matters contained in the document mentioned in subparagraph (i) . In this section— discrimination on the basis of an attribute see the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 , section 8 . related accredited kindergarten guidelines , for a kindergarten guideline under evaluation, means accredited kindergarten guidelines equivalent, or at least relevant, to the kindergarten guideline under evaluation. relevant kindergarten year means any of the years before the preparatory year provided for in a kindergarten guideline. (sec.7-ssec.1) The educational criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, are the following— the guideline includes the rationale for the guideline; the guideline is appropriate for the educational needs of the group of children provided for under the guideline; the guideline describes the areas of learning and development within the guideline; the guideline describes the expected knowledge, skills and dispositions typical of children who have completed the relevant kindergarten year; the guideline describes the expected learning behaviour typical of children who have completed the relevant kindergarten year; the guideline promotes a balance, depth, quality and range (the characteristics ) of learning experiences of a standard that achieves or exceeds the standard for the characteristics of learning experiences under related accredited kindergarten guidelines; the guideline provides advice on, and a format for, monitoring and assessing children’s learning to support reporting to parents and the transition into school; the guideline does not encourage or condone discrimination on the basis of an attribute; the guideline is based on— the document called ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (V2.0)’, published by the Australian Government Department of Education for the Ministerial Council in 2022; or another document detailing matters the chief executive considers are equivalent to the matters contained in the document mentioned in subparagraph (i) . (sec.7-ssec.2) In this section— discrimination on the basis of an attribute see the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 , section 8 . related accredited kindergarten guidelines , for a kindergarten guideline under evaluation, means accredited kindergarten guidelines equivalent, or at least relevant, to the kindergarten guideline under evaluation. relevant kindergarten year means any of the years before the preparatory year provided for in a kindergarten guideline.
The social responsibility criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, are the following— implementation of the guideline will not encourage or condone contravention of— a law of the State or the Commonwealth; or an international treaty to which the Commonwealth is a party; implementation of the guideline will not be inconsistent with an agreement between— the State or a representative of the State; and another State or the Commonwealth or a representative of the other State or the Commonwealth; implementation of the guideline will not be contrary to the public interest. a kindergarten guideline that would promote racial discrimination in play and everyday situations In this section— representative , of the State, another State or the Commonwealth, means— a person who is a Minister of the State, the other State or the Commonwealth; or a person who is employed or engaged by the State, the other State or the Commonwealth. treaty includes a convention, protocol, agreement or arrangement. (sec.8-ssec.1) The social responsibility criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, are the following— implementation of the guideline will not encourage or condone contravention of— a law of the State or the Commonwealth; or an international treaty to which the Commonwealth is a party; implementation of the guideline will not be inconsistent with an agreement between— the State or a representative of the State; and another State or the Commonwealth or a representative of the other State or the Commonwealth; implementation of the guideline will not be contrary to the public interest. a kindergarten guideline that would promote racial discrimination in play and everyday situations (sec.8-ssec.2) In this section— representative , of the State, another State or the Commonwealth, means— a person who is a Minister of the State, the other State or the Commonwealth; or a person who is employed or engaged by the State, the other State or the Commonwealth. treaty includes a convention, protocol, agreement or arrangement.
In this division— agreed extended day see section 19 (3) . applicant see section 10 . decision day see section 19 (1) and (2) .
The following persons (each an applicant ) may apply for accreditation of a kindergarten guideline— the owner of the guideline; a person authorised by the owner.
The application must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— the kindergarten guideline; and evidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 10 ; and the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application. Information in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration. (sec.11-ssec.1) The application must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— the kindergarten guideline; and evidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 10 ; and the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application. (sec.11-ssec.2) Information in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration.
The authority and the applicant may agree, before the authority decides the application, to change the kindergarten guideline. However, if the applicant is not the owner of the kindergarten guideline, the change may be made if the owner agrees to the change. (sec.12-ssec.1) The authority and the applicant may agree, before the authority decides the application, to change the kindergarten guideline. (sec.12-ssec.2) However, if the applicant is not the owner of the kindergarten guideline, the change may be made if the owner agrees to the change.
The applicant may withdraw the application by giving a notice to the authority.
If the authority considers the application does not comply with a procedural requirement, the authority must give the applicant a notice stating that the applicant must comply with the procedural requirement within a stated period of at least 28 days. However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period. If the applicant does not comply with the requirement within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application. If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.14-ssec.1) If the authority considers the application does not comply with a procedural requirement, the authority must give the applicant a notice stating that the applicant must comply with the procedural requirement within a stated period of at least 28 days. (sec.14-ssec.2) However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period. (sec.14-ssec.3) If the applicant does not comply with the requirement within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application. (sec.14-ssec.4) If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
If the authority considers further information or a document is required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting stated information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days. However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period. The authority may also request the information or document to be verified by statutory declaration. If the applicant does not comply with a request under subsection (1) or (3) within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application. If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.15-ssec.1) If the authority considers further information or a document is required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting stated information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days. (sec.15-ssec.2) However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period. (sec.15-ssec.3) The authority may also request the information or document to be verified by statutory declaration. (sec.15-ssec.4) If the applicant does not comply with a request under subsection (1) or (3) within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application. (sec.15-ssec.5) If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
Before deciding to grant, or to refuse to grant, the application, the authority must evaluate the kindergarten guideline. However, the authority must not start the evaluation unless the applicant has complied with— all procedural requirements for the application; and if the authority has given the applicant a notice under section 15 (1) —all requests for information or a document under the notice. For evaluating the kindergarten guideline, the authority must consider whether or not the guideline satisfies the educational criteria and social responsibility criteria. The authority may require the applicant to give the authority further information or a document under section 15 after the evaluation has started. However, the authority may not reject the application only because the applicant does not comply with the requirement under subsection (4) . (sec.16-ssec.1) Before deciding to grant, or to refuse to grant, the application, the authority must evaluate the kindergarten guideline. (sec.16-ssec.2) However, the authority must not start the evaluation unless the applicant has complied with— all procedural requirements for the application; and if the authority has given the applicant a notice under section 15 (1) —all requests for information or a document under the notice. (sec.16-ssec.3) For evaluating the kindergarten guideline, the authority must consider whether or not the guideline satisfies the educational criteria and social responsibility criteria. (sec.16-ssec.4) The authority may require the applicant to give the authority further information or a document under section 15 after the evaluation has started. (sec.16-ssec.5) However, the authority may not reject the application only because the applicant does not comply with the requirement under subsection (4) .
The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or to refuse to grant, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline. The authority must decide to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline if the authority considers the guideline satisfies the educational criteria and the social responsibility criteria. (sec.17-ssec.1) The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or to refuse to grant, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline. (sec.17-ssec.2) The authority must decide to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline if the authority considers the guideline satisfies the educational criteria and the social responsibility criteria.
If the authority decides to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, the authority must also decide the accreditation period for implementation of the guideline in an education and care service. The accreditation period must— be between 2 and 6 years; and start on 1 January first occurring after the day the authority decides to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline. In deciding the accreditation period, the authority must have regard to the period for which the authority considers the kindergarten guideline will continue to be appropriate and current, taking into account advancement in the areas of learning and development. (sec.18-ssec.1) If the authority decides to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, the authority must also decide the accreditation period for implementation of the guideline in an education and care service. (sec.18-ssec.2) The accreditation period must— be between 2 and 6 years; and start on 1 January first occurring after the day the authority decides to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline. (sec.18-ssec.3) In deciding the accreditation period, the authority must have regard to the period for which the authority considers the kindergarten guideline will continue to be appropriate and current, taking into account advancement in the areas of learning and development.
If the application is made on or before 28 February in a year, the authority must decide the application as soon as practicable after evaluation of the kindergarten guideline and no later than 31 August in the year (the decision day ). If the application is made after 28 February in a year, the authority must decide the application as soon as practicable after evaluation of the kindergarten guideline and no later than 31 August in the next year (also the decision day ). Despite subsections (1) and (2) , before the decision day, the authority and the applicant may agree in writing on a day (the agreed extended day ), not more than 90 days after the decision day, by which the authority must make the decision. (sec.19-ssec.1) If the application is made on or before 28 February in a year, the authority must decide the application as soon as practicable after evaluation of the kindergarten guideline and no later than 31 August in the year (the decision day ). (sec.19-ssec.2) If the application is made after 28 February in a year, the authority must decide the application as soon as practicable after evaluation of the kindergarten guideline and no later than 31 August in the next year (also the decision day ). (sec.19-ssec.3) Despite subsections (1) and (2) , before the decision day, the authority and the applicant may agree in writing on a day (the agreed extended day ), not more than 90 days after the decision day, by which the authority must make the decision.
If the authority decides to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant— a notice about the decision; and an information notice for the decision about the accreditation period for the guideline; and a certificate of accreditation stating each of the following for the guideline that is granted accreditation— the name of the guideline; the name of the owner of the guideline; if the applicant is not the owner—the name of the applicant; the accreditation period.
If the authority decides to refuse to grant accreditation of the guideline, the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
If the authority does not decide the application by the decision day, or the agreed extended day— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant accreditation of the kindergarten guideline; and the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
In this division— agreed extended day see section 33 (2) . applicant see section 25 . application day see section 26 (1) . decision day see section 33 (1) .
The authority must give the registered nominee for an accredited kindergarten guideline a notice (a renewal notice ) stating— when accreditation of the guideline will end; and that an application for renewal of accreditation may be made by the application day. The authority must give the registered nominee the renewal notice by 1 December in the year before the year in which accreditation of the kindergarten guideline ends. (sec.24-ssec.1) The authority must give the registered nominee for an accredited kindergarten guideline a notice (a renewal notice ) stating— when accreditation of the guideline will end; and that an application for renewal of accreditation may be made by the application day. (sec.24-ssec.2) The authority must give the registered nominee the renewal notice by 1 December in the year before the year in which accreditation of the kindergarten guideline ends.
The following persons (each an applicant ) may apply for renewal of accreditation of the kindergarten guideline— the owner of the guideline; the registered nominee of the guideline; another person authorised by the owner.
The application for renewal must be made to the authority by 28 February (the application day ) in the year the accreditation of the guideline ends. If the application is made after the application day, the authority must deal with the application as if it were an application for accreditation of the guideline. (sec.26-ssec.1) The application for renewal must be made to the authority by 28 February (the application day ) in the year the accreditation of the guideline ends. (sec.26-ssec.2) If the application is made after the application day, the authority must deal with the application as if it were an application for accreditation of the guideline.
The application must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— if the applicant proposes a change to the kindergarten guideline—the guideline showing the change; and evidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 25 ; and the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application. Information in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration. (sec.27-ssec.1) The application must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— if the applicant proposes a change to the kindergarten guideline—the guideline showing the change; and evidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 25 ; and the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application. (sec.27-ssec.2) Information in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration.
If the authority considers the application does not comply with a procedural requirement, the authority must give the applicant a notice stating that the applicant must comply with the procedural requirement within a stated period of at least 28 days. However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period. If the applicant does not comply with the requirement within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application. If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.28-ssec.1) If the authority considers the application does not comply with a procedural requirement, the authority must give the applicant a notice stating that the applicant must comply with the procedural requirement within a stated period of at least 28 days. (sec.28-ssec.2) However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period. (sec.28-ssec.3) If the applicant does not comply with the requirement within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application. (sec.28-ssec.4) If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
If the authority considers further information or a document is required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days. However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period. The authority may also request the information or document to be verified by statutory declaration. If the applicant does not comply with a request under subsection (1) or (3) within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application. If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.29-ssec.1) If the authority considers further information or a document is required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days. (sec.29-ssec.2) However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period. (sec.29-ssec.3) The authority may also request the information or document to be verified by statutory declaration. (sec.29-ssec.4) If the applicant does not comply with a request under subsection (1) or (3) within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application. (sec.29-ssec.5) If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
Before deciding to renew, or to refuse to renew, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, the authority must evaluate the guideline including any proposed changes. However, the authority must not start the evaluation unless the applicant has complied with— all procedural requirements for the application; and if the authority has given the applicant a notice under section 29 (1) —all requests for further information or a document under the notice. For evaluating the kindergarten guideline, the authority must consider whether or not the guideline, including any proposed changes, satisfies the educational criteria and social responsibility criteria. The authority may require the applicant to give the authority further information or a document under section 29 after the evaluation has started. However, the authority may not reject the application only because the applicant does not comply with the requirement under subsection (4) . (sec.30-ssec.1) Before deciding to renew, or to refuse to renew, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, the authority must evaluate the guideline including any proposed changes. (sec.30-ssec.2) However, the authority must not start the evaluation unless the applicant has complied with— all procedural requirements for the application; and if the authority has given the applicant a notice under section 29 (1) —all requests for further information or a document under the notice. (sec.30-ssec.3) For evaluating the kindergarten guideline, the authority must consider whether or not the guideline, including any proposed changes, satisfies the educational criteria and social responsibility criteria. (sec.30-ssec.4) The authority may require the applicant to give the authority further information or a document under section 29 after the evaluation has started. (sec.30-ssec.5) However, the authority may not reject the application only because the applicant does not comply with the requirement under subsection (4) .
The authority must consider the application and decide to renew, or to refuse to renew, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline. The authority must decide to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline if the authority considers the guideline including any proposed changes satisfies the educational criteria and the social responsibility criteria. (sec.31-ssec.1) The authority must consider the application and decide to renew, or to refuse to renew, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline. (sec.31-ssec.2) The authority must decide to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline if the authority considers the guideline including any proposed changes satisfies the educational criteria and the social responsibility criteria.
If the authority decides to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, the authority must also decide the accreditation period for implementation of the guideline in an education and care service. The accreditation period must— be between 2 and 6 years; and start on 1 January first occurring after the day the authority decides to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline. In deciding the accreditation period, the authority must have regard to the period for which the authority considers the kindergarten guideline will continue to be appropriate and current, taking into account advancement in the areas of learning and development. (sec.32-ssec.1) If the authority decides to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, the authority must also decide the accreditation period for implementation of the guideline in an education and care service. (sec.32-ssec.2) The accreditation period must— be between 2 and 6 years; and start on 1 January first occurring after the day the authority decides to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline. (sec.32-ssec.3) In deciding the accreditation period, the authority must have regard to the period for which the authority considers the kindergarten guideline will continue to be appropriate and current, taking into account advancement in the areas of learning and development.
The authority must decide to renew, or to refuse to renew, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline as soon as practicable after evaluation and no later than 31 August in the year the accreditation ends (the decision day ). However, before the decision day, the authority and the applicant may agree in writing on a day (the agreed extended day ), not more than 90 days after the decision day, by which the authority must make the decision. (sec.33-ssec.1) The authority must decide to renew, or to refuse to renew, accreditation of the kindergarten guideline as soon as practicable after evaluation and no later than 31 August in the year the accreditation ends (the decision day ). (sec.33-ssec.2) However, before the decision day, the authority and the applicant may agree in writing on a day (the agreed extended day ), not more than 90 days after the decision day, by which the authority must make the decision.
If the authority decides to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant— a notice about the decision; and an information notice for the decision about the accreditation period for the guideline; and a certificate of accreditation.
If the authority decides to refuse to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
If the authority does not decide the application by the decision day, or the agreed extended day— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to renew accreditation of the kindergarten guideline; and the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
Sections 12 and 13 apply to the application as if a reference in the sections to an application for accreditation were a reference to an application for renewal of accreditation.
If the owner of an accredited kindergarten guideline proposes to change the guideline, the following person may apply to the authority for approval of the proposed change— the owner of the guideline; or if the registered nominee is not the owner of the guideline and is authorised by the owner to make the application—the registered nominee. The application must be made on or before 28 February in the year before the year in which the accreditation of the kindergarten guideline ends. The application must— be in the approved form; and show the proposed change to the kindergarten guideline; and state any reason for the proposed change; and if the registered nominee is not the owner of the guideline—include the agreement of the owner to the proposed change. Information in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration. The authority must not accept an application under this section if the authority— has issued a show cause notice for cancellation of the guideline; and the show cause process has not ended. (sec.38-ssec.1) If the owner of an accredited kindergarten guideline proposes to change the guideline, the following person may apply to the authority for approval of the proposed change— the owner of the guideline; or if the registered nominee is not the owner of the guideline and is authorised by the owner to make the application—the registered nominee. (sec.38-ssec.2) The application must be made on or before 28 February in the year before the year in which the accreditation of the kindergarten guideline ends. (sec.38-ssec.3) The application must— be in the approved form; and show the proposed change to the kindergarten guideline; and state any reason for the proposed change; and if the registered nominee is not the owner of the guideline—include the agreement of the owner to the proposed change. (sec.38-ssec.4) Information in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration. (sec.38-ssec.5) The authority must not accept an application under this section if the authority— has issued a show cause notice for cancellation of the guideline; and the show cause process has not ended.
If the authority considers the application does not comply with a procedural requirement, the authority must give the applicant a notice stating that the applicant must comply with the requirement within a stated period of at least 28 days. However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period. If the applicant does not comply with the requirement within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application. If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.39-ssec.1) If the authority considers the application does not comply with a procedural requirement, the authority must give the applicant a notice stating that the applicant must comply with the requirement within a stated period of at least 28 days. (sec.39-ssec.2) However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period. (sec.39-ssec.3) If the applicant does not comply with the requirement within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application. (sec.39-ssec.4) If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
If the authority considers further information or a document is required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting stated information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days. However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period. The authority may also request the information or document to be verified by statutory declaration. If the applicant does not comply with a request under subsection (1) or (3) within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application. If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.40-ssec.1) If the authority considers further information or a document is required for deciding the application, the authority may give the applicant a notice requesting stated information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days. (sec.40-ssec.2) However, the authority and the applicant may, within the period stated in the notice, agree to extend the period to a day (the agreed compliance day ) after the end of the period. (sec.40-ssec.3) The authority may also request the information or document to be verified by statutory declaration. (sec.40-ssec.4) If the applicant does not comply with a request under subsection (1) or (3) within the period stated in the notice or by the agreed compliance day, the authority may reject the application. (sec.40-ssec.5) If the authority decides to reject the application, the authority must give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
The authority must consider the application and decide— to approve the proposed change to the kindergarten guideline; or to refuse to approve the proposed change. The authority must refuse to approve the proposed change if the authority considers the change may affect whether the kindergarten guideline satisfies the educational criteria or the social responsibility criteria. The authority must make the decision as soon as practicable and no later than 1 December in the year before the year in which accreditation of the guideline ends (the decision day ). (sec.41-ssec.1) The authority must consider the application and decide— to approve the proposed change to the kindergarten guideline; or to refuse to approve the proposed change. (sec.41-ssec.2) The authority must refuse to approve the proposed change if the authority considers the change may affect whether the kindergarten guideline satisfies the educational criteria or the social responsibility criteria. (sec.41-ssec.3) The authority must make the decision as soon as practicable and no later than 1 December in the year before the year in which accreditation of the guideline ends (the decision day ).
If the authority decides to approve the proposed change, the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant a notice about the decision. If the authority decides to refuse to approve the application, the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.42-ssec.1) If the authority decides to approve the proposed change, the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant a notice about the decision. (sec.42-ssec.2) If the authority decides to refuse to approve the application, the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
If the authority does not decide the application by the decision day, or the agreed compliance day, the authority— is taken to have decided to refuse to approve the proposed change; and must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
The authority may cancel the accreditation of a kindergarten guideline if— the authority— becomes aware of a matter relating to the guideline; and considers it would have refused to grant or renew accreditation of the guideline if it had been aware of the matter before granting or renewing accreditation; or the authority considers accreditation of the guideline was granted or renewed because of a materially false or misleading representation or declaration.
The authority must give the registered nominee for the accredited kindergarten guideline a notice (a show cause notice ) before taking action to cancel the accreditation. The show cause notice must— state that the authority proposes to cancel the accreditation; and state the ground for the proposed cancellation; and outline the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground; and invite the registered nominee to show within a stated period (the show cause period ) why the accreditation should not be cancelled. The show cause period must be a period ending at least 28 days after the show cause notice is given to the registered nominee. (sec.45-ssec.1) The authority must give the registered nominee for the accredited kindergarten guideline a notice (a show cause notice ) before taking action to cancel the accreditation. (sec.45-ssec.2) The show cause notice must— state that the authority proposes to cancel the accreditation; and state the ground for the proposed cancellation; and outline the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground; and invite the registered nominee to show within a stated period (the show cause period ) why the accreditation should not be cancelled. (sec.45-ssec.3) The show cause period must be a period ending at least 28 days after the show cause notice is given to the registered nominee.
The registered nominee may make written representations about the show cause notice to the authority in the show cause period. The authority must consider all written representations made under subsection (1) . (sec.46-ssec.1) The registered nominee may make written representations about the show cause notice to the authority in the show cause period. (sec.46-ssec.2) The authority must consider all written representations made under subsection (1) .
This section applies if, after considering any written representations by the registered nominee, the authority— no longer considers a ground exists to cancel the accreditation; or considers that a ground exists to cancel the accreditation but cancellation is not warranted. The authority must not take any further action about the show cause notice. The authority must also, as soon as practicable after forming the view that the ground no longer exists, give notice to the registered nominee that the authority will take no further action about the show cause notice. (sec.47-ssec.1) This section applies if, after considering any written representations by the registered nominee, the authority— no longer considers a ground exists to cancel the accreditation; or considers that a ground exists to cancel the accreditation but cancellation is not warranted. (sec.47-ssec.2) The authority must not take any further action about the show cause notice. (sec.47-ssec.3) The authority must also, as soon as practicable after forming the view that the ground no longer exists, give notice to the registered nominee that the authority will take no further action about the show cause notice.
This section applies if, after considering any written representations by the registered nominee, the authority— still considers the ground exists to cancel the accreditation; and considers cancellation of the accreditation is warranted. The authority may decide to cancel the accreditation. If the authority decides to cancel the accreditation, the authority must as soon as practicable give the registered nominee an information notice for the decision. The decision takes effect on the day the information notice is given to the registered nominee. The registered nominee must return the certificate of accreditation to the authority within 14 days after receiving the information notice. (sec.48-ssec.1) This section applies if, after considering any written representations by the registered nominee, the authority— still considers the ground exists to cancel the accreditation; and considers cancellation of the accreditation is warranted. (sec.48-ssec.2) The authority may decide to cancel the accreditation. (sec.48-ssec.3) If the authority decides to cancel the accreditation, the authority must as soon as practicable give the registered nominee an information notice for the decision. (sec.48-ssec.4) The decision takes effect on the day the information notice is given to the registered nominee. (sec.48-ssec.5) The registered nominee must return the certificate of accreditation to the authority within 14 days after receiving the information notice.
The authority must keep a register about accredited kindergarten guidelines (the accreditation register ). The register may be kept in the way the authority considers appropriate, including, for example, in an electronic form. The register must contain the following details for each accredited kindergarten guideline— the title and a short description of the guideline; the name of the registered nominee for the guideline; the business address of the registered nominee for the guideline; the name of the owner of the guideline; the areas of learning and development provided for in the guideline; the relevant years before the preparatory year provided for in the guideline; the day the accreditation period for the guideline ends. The authority must enter in the register the details mentioned in subsection (3) for an accredited guideline within 14 days after deciding to grant or renew accreditation of the guideline. If the registered nominee for an accredited guideline gives the authority a notice of a change of the business address of the registered nominee, the authority must enter in the register the details of the change of the business address within 14 days after receiving the notice. If the authority cancels accreditation of a guideline, the authority must immediately enter in the register a statement of the cancellation, including the day it takes effect. The authority must keep the register open for inspection by members of the public, free of charge, at its office during ordinary business hours and on the authority’s website. (sec.49-ssec.1) The authority must keep a register about accredited kindergarten guidelines (the accreditation register ). (sec.49-ssec.2) The register may be kept in the way the authority considers appropriate, including, for example, in an electronic form. (sec.49-ssec.3) The register must contain the following details for each accredited kindergarten guideline— the title and a short description of the guideline; the name of the registered nominee for the guideline; the business address of the registered nominee for the guideline; the name of the owner of the guideline; the areas of learning and development provided for in the guideline; the relevant years before the preparatory year provided for in the guideline; the day the accreditation period for the guideline ends. (sec.49-ssec.4) The authority must enter in the register the details mentioned in subsection (3) for an accredited guideline within 14 days after deciding to grant or renew accreditation of the guideline. (sec.49-ssec.5) If the registered nominee for an accredited guideline gives the authority a notice of a change of the business address of the registered nominee, the authority must enter in the register the details of the change of the business address within 14 days after receiving the notice. (sec.49-ssec.6) If the authority cancels accreditation of a guideline, the authority must immediately enter in the register a statement of the cancellation, including the day it takes effect. (sec.49-ssec.7) The authority must keep the register open for inspection by members of the public, free of charge, at its office during ordinary business hours and on the authority’s website.
The authority must register the following person as the nominee for an accredited kindergarten guideline— if paragraph (b) and (c) do not apply—the applicant for the accreditation; if the accreditation has been renewed—the applicant for the renewal; if the owner of an accredited guideline gives the authority a notice in the approved form nominating a person to be the nominee for the guideline—the nominated person. The authority must enter the nominated person’s name and business address in the register within 14 days after receiving the notice mentioned in subsection (1) (c) . (sec.50-ssec.1) The authority must register the following person as the nominee for an accredited kindergarten guideline— if paragraph (b) and (c) do not apply—the applicant for the accreditation; if the accreditation has been renewed—the applicant for the renewal; if the owner of an accredited guideline gives the authority a notice in the approved form nominating a person to be the nominee for the guideline—the nominated person. (sec.50-ssec.2) The authority must enter the nominated person’s name and business address in the register within 14 days after receiving the notice mentioned in subsection (1) (c) .
If the owner of an accredited kindergarten guideline gives the authority a notice in the approved form stating that the ownership of the guideline has been transferred to another person, the authority must, within 14 days after receiving the notice, register the other person as the owner of the guideline.
The authority must keep a copy of each accredited kindergarten guideline, including any changes to the guideline that are approved by the authority.
The purpose of this part is to provide for procedures relating to— developing, revising and purchasing external assessments for senior subjects under section 13A (1) (b) or (c) of the Act ; and the administration and marking of external assessments for senior subjects. An external assessment for a senior subject may be— an external senior assessment; or an external senior examination. (sec.53-ssec.1) The purpose of this part is to provide for procedures relating to— developing, revising and purchasing external assessments for senior subjects under section 13A (1) (b) or (c) of the Act ; and the administration and marking of external assessments for senior subjects. (sec.53-ssec.2) An external assessment for a senior subject may be— an external senior assessment; or an external senior examination.
The authority must make an external senior assessment available for a senior subject developed, revised or purchased by the authority under section 13A (1) (b) or (c) of the Act , to be taken by persons each year. However, the authority is not required to make an external senior assessment available for a senior subject that is an external examination subject. (sec.54-ssec.1) The authority must make an external senior assessment available for a senior subject developed, revised or purchased by the authority under section 13A (1) (b) or (c) of the Act , to be taken by persons each year. (sec.54-ssec.2) However, the authority is not required to make an external senior assessment available for a senior subject that is an external examination subject.
A person is eligible to take an external senior assessment for a senior subject if— the person is undertaking senior secondary education for the subject at a school; or the person is declared, under section 56 , to be eligible to take the assessment.
A person may apply to the authority to be declared to be eligible to take an external senior assessment for a senior subject in the year in which the application is made. The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. The authority may grant the application if the authority is satisfied— the applicant is a student; and exceptional circumstances exist that justify granting the application. If the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision. If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision. If the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.56-ssec.1) A person may apply to the authority to be declared to be eligible to take an external senior assessment for a senior subject in the year in which the application is made. (sec.56-ssec.2) The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. (sec.56-ssec.3) The authority may grant the application if the authority is satisfied— the applicant is a student; and exceptional circumstances exist that justify granting the application. (sec.56-ssec.4) If the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision. (sec.56-ssec.5) If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.56-ssec.6) If the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
The authority may make an external senior examination available for a senior subject developed, revised or purchased by the authority under section 13A (1) (b) or (c) of the Act , to be taken by persons each year. The authority must publish on the authority’s website a senior subject mentioned in subsection (1) for which an external senior examination is available. A senior subject for which an external senior examination is available in a year is an external examination subject . (sec.57-ssec.1) The authority may make an external senior examination available for a senior subject developed, revised or purchased by the authority under section 13A (1) (b) or (c) of the Act , to be taken by persons each year. (sec.57-ssec.2) The authority must publish on the authority’s website a senior subject mentioned in subsection (1) for which an external senior examination is available. (sec.57-ssec.3) A senior subject for which an external senior examination is available in a year is an external examination subject .
A person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if the person— has not finished the year 12 year of schooling; and has not obtained— a record of results stating the person’s results for any external examination subject; or a senior certificate; and will be at least 17 years by the end of the year in which the person proposes to take the examination. Also, a person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if the person— has finished the year 12 year of schooling; and has obtained— a senior statement stating the person’s results for any external examination subject; or a senior certificate. Further, a person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if— the person is undertaking senior secondary education at a school; and the authority is satisfied the person can not reasonably study a corresponding subject for the external examination subject at the school. Further, a person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if the person is declared, under section 59 , to be eligible to take the examination. Without limiting subsection (3) (b) , a person can not reasonably study the corresponding subject for the external examination subject at the school if— the corresponding subject is not taught at the school; or the corresponding subject is taught at the school, but only at the same times as another subject being studied by the person at the school. In this section— corresponding subject , for an external examination subject, means a syllabus developed, purchased or revised by the authority under the Act that is substantially the same as the external examination subject. (sec.58-ssec.1) A person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if the person— has not finished the year 12 year of schooling; and has not obtained— a record of results stating the person’s results for any external examination subject; or a senior certificate; and will be at least 17 years by the end of the year in which the person proposes to take the examination. (sec.58-ssec.2) Also, a person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if the person— has finished the year 12 year of schooling; and has obtained— a senior statement stating the person’s results for any external examination subject; or a senior certificate. (sec.58-ssec.3) Further, a person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if— the person is undertaking senior secondary education at a school; and the authority is satisfied the person can not reasonably study a corresponding subject for the external examination subject at the school. (sec.58-ssec.4) Further, a person is eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject if the person is declared, under section 59 , to be eligible to take the examination. (sec.58-ssec.5) Without limiting subsection (3) (b) , a person can not reasonably study the corresponding subject for the external examination subject at the school if— the corresponding subject is not taught at the school; or the corresponding subject is taught at the school, but only at the same times as another subject being studied by the person at the school. (sec.58-ssec.6) In this section— corresponding subject , for an external examination subject, means a syllabus developed, purchased or revised by the authority under the Act that is substantially the same as the external examination subject.
A person may apply to the authority to be declared to be eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject in the year in which the application is made. The application must— be in the approved form; and accompany an application under section 64 to take the examination. The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied exceptional circumstances exist that justify granting the application. If the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision. If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision. If the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.59-ssec.1) A person may apply to the authority to be declared to be eligible to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject in the year in which the application is made. (sec.59-ssec.2) The application must— be in the approved form; and accompany an application under section 64 to take the examination. (sec.59-ssec.3) The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. (sec.59-ssec.4) The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied exceptional circumstances exist that justify granting the application. (sec.59-ssec.5) If the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision. (sec.59-ssec.6) If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.59-ssec.7) If the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
This section applies to an eligible person, other than an eligible person mentioned in section 61 (1) or 62 (1). The eligible person may take external senior examinations in the number of external examination subjects the person wishes. (sec.60-ssec.1) This section applies to an eligible person, other than an eligible person mentioned in section 61 (1) or 62 (1). (sec.60-ssec.2) The eligible person may take external senior examinations in the number of external examination subjects the person wishes.
This section applies to an eligible person who— is not undertaking senior secondary education at a school; and will be less than 17 years at the end of the year in which the person proposes to take the examinations; and has not finished the year 12 year of schooling; and has not obtained a QCE or senior certificate. The eligible person may not take external senior examinations in more than 3 external examination subjects in 1 year. (sec.61-ssec.1) This section applies to an eligible person who— is not undertaking senior secondary education at a school; and will be less than 17 years at the end of the year in which the person proposes to take the examinations; and has not finished the year 12 year of schooling; and has not obtained a QCE or senior certificate. (sec.61-ssec.2) The eligible person may not take external senior examinations in more than 3 external examination subjects in 1 year.
This section applies to an eligible person who is undertaking senior secondary education at a school. The eligible person may not take external senior examinations— before the year 12 year of schooling; or in more than 2 examination subjects in the year 12 year of schooling. (sec.62-ssec.1) This section applies to an eligible person who is undertaking senior secondary education at a school. (sec.62-ssec.2) The eligible person may not take external senior examinations— before the year 12 year of schooling; or in more than 2 examination subjects in the year 12 year of schooling.
Despite section 61 or 62 , an eligible person may take external senior examinations in more than the number of external examination subjects stated in the section if the person has the authority’s approval. The person may apply to the authority under this section for approval to take external senior examinations in the year in which the application is made. The application must— be in the approved form; and accompany an application under section 64 to take the examinations. The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied exceptional circumstances exist that justify the decision. If the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision. If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision. If the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.63-ssec.1) Despite section 61 or 62 , an eligible person may take external senior examinations in more than the number of external examination subjects stated in the section if the person has the authority’s approval. (sec.63-ssec.2) The person may apply to the authority under this section for approval to take external senior examinations in the year in which the application is made. (sec.63-ssec.3) The application must— be in the approved form; and accompany an application under section 64 to take the examinations. (sec.63-ssec.4) The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. (sec.63-ssec.5) The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied exceptional circumstances exist that justify the decision. (sec.63-ssec.6) If the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision. (sec.63-ssec.7) If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.63-ssec.8) If the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
A person who wishes to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject must apply to the authority to take the examination. The application must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— if the application is made on or before the relevant day—the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; or if the application is made after the relevant day—the late application fee stated in schedule 1 for the application. In this section— relevant day means 30 April in the year in which the application is made. (sec.64-ssec.1) A person who wishes to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject must apply to the authority to take the examination. (sec.64-ssec.2) The application must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— if the application is made on or before the relevant day—the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; or if the application is made after the relevant day—the late application fee stated in schedule 1 for the application. (sec.64-ssec.3) In this section— relevant day means 30 April in the year in which the application is made.
The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. The authority may grant the application if— the applicant is an eligible person; and the applicant has— applied to take external senior examinations for a number of external examination subjects that the applicant is permitted to take under section 60 to 62 ; or applied for or been granted an approval under section 63 . If the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision. If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision. If the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.65-ssec.1) The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. (sec.65-ssec.2) The authority may grant the application if— the applicant is an eligible person; and the applicant has— applied to take external senior examinations for a number of external examination subjects that the applicant is permitted to take under section 60 to 62 ; or applied for or been granted an approval under section 63 . (sec.65-ssec.3) If the authority decides to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision. (sec.65-ssec.4) If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.65-ssec.5) If the authority does not decide the application within 14 days after the application is made— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
In this division— adverse circumstance see section 72 (1) . personal capacity circumstance see section 85 (1) . proposed refusal see section 68 (1) . show cause notice see section 68 (1) . show cause period see section 68 (1) (e) .
The authority may refuse to give a person who took an external assessment for a senior subject a result, or part of a result, for the assessment if the authority is satisfied— the person engaged in academic misconduct in relation to the assessment; or the person was refused entry to a place where the assessment was held; or the person was expelled from a place where the assessment was held; or there are exceptional circumstances for not giving the person the result, or part of the result, for the assessment. For subsection (1) (a) , a person engages in academic misconduct in relation to an external assessment if the person does any of the following— before the assessment is taken, discloses or receives information directly related to the content of the assessment; cheats during the assessment; colludes with another person during the assessment; copies another person’s work during the assessment; impersonates, or is impersonated by, another person for the purpose of the assessment; plagiarises or does not adequately reference work for the assessment; receives assistance from, or gives assistance to, another person during the assessment; otherwise acts in a fraudulent or dishonest way in relation to taking the assessment. (sec.67-ssec.1) The authority may refuse to give a person who took an external assessment for a senior subject a result, or part of a result, for the assessment if the authority is satisfied— the person engaged in academic misconduct in relation to the assessment; or the person was refused entry to a place where the assessment was held; or the person was expelled from a place where the assessment was held; or there are exceptional circumstances for not giving the person the result, or part of the result, for the assessment. (sec.67-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (a) , a person engages in academic misconduct in relation to an external assessment if the person does any of the following— before the assessment is taken, discloses or receives information directly related to the content of the assessment; cheats during the assessment; colludes with another person during the assessment; copies another person’s work during the assessment; impersonates, or is impersonated by, another person for the purpose of the assessment; plagiarises or does not adequately reference work for the assessment; receives assistance from, or gives assistance to, another person during the assessment; otherwise acts in a fraudulent or dishonest way in relation to taking the assessment.
If the authority proposes to refuse to give the person a result, or part of a result, for an external assessment (the proposed refusal ), the authority must first give the person a notice (a show cause notice )— stating the proposed refusal; and stating the grounds for the proposed refusal; and outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and if the authority proposes to refuse to give the person part of the result for the external assessment—stating the part of the external assessment to which the proposed refusal relates; and inviting the person to show within a stated period (a show cause period ) why the proposed refusal should not be made. The show cause period must be a period ending at least 10 days after the show cause notice is given to the person. (sec.68-ssec.1) If the authority proposes to refuse to give the person a result, or part of a result, for an external assessment (the proposed refusal ), the authority must first give the person a notice (a show cause notice )— stating the proposed refusal; and stating the grounds for the proposed refusal; and outlining the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and if the authority proposes to refuse to give the person part of the result for the external assessment—stating the part of the external assessment to which the proposed refusal relates; and inviting the person to show within a stated period (a show cause period ) why the proposed refusal should not be made. (sec.68-ssec.2) The show cause period must be a period ending at least 10 days after the show cause notice is given to the person.
A person given a show cause notice may make written representations about the proposed refusal to the authority in the show cause period. The authority must consider all written representations made under subsection (1) before refusing to give the person a result, or part of a result, for an external assessment. (sec.69-ssec.1) A person given a show cause notice may make written representations about the proposed refusal to the authority in the show cause period. (sec.69-ssec.2) The authority must consider all written representations made under subsection (1) before refusing to give the person a result, or part of a result, for an external assessment.
If, after considering the written representations for the show cause notice, the authority no longer proposes to refuse to give the person a result, or part of a result, for the external assessment, the authority must as soon as practicable— give the person notice of its decision; and decide the person’s result, or the remaining part of the person’s result. If, after considering the written representations made for the show cause notice, the authority still proposes to refuse to give the person a result, or part of a result, for the external assessment, the authority must as soon as practicable give the person an information notice for the decision. Subsection (2) also applies if there are no accepted representations made for the show cause notice. (sec.70-ssec.1) If, after considering the written representations for the show cause notice, the authority no longer proposes to refuse to give the person a result, or part of a result, for the external assessment, the authority must as soon as practicable— give the person notice of its decision; and decide the person’s result, or the remaining part of the person’s result. (sec.70-ssec.2) If, after considering the written representations made for the show cause notice, the authority still proposes to refuse to give the person a result, or part of a result, for the external assessment, the authority must as soon as practicable give the person an information notice for the decision. (sec.70-ssec.3) Subsection (2) also applies if there are no accepted representations made for the show cause notice.
This section applies if a person takes an external assessment for a senior subject. The authority must decide the result for the external assessment for the person. Before making its decision, the authority must allow enough time for the person to give a notice under section 72 or 73 . If there is a student account open for the person, the authority must record the result in the account. This section is subject to sections 67 to 70 . (sec.71-ssec.1) This section applies if a person takes an external assessment for a senior subject. (sec.71-ssec.2) The authority must decide the result for the external assessment for the person. (sec.71-ssec.3) Before making its decision, the authority must allow enough time for the person to give a notice under section 72 or 73 . (sec.71-ssec.4) If there is a student account open for the person, the authority must record the result in the account. (sec.71-ssec.5) This section is subject to sections 67 to 70 .
This section applies if a person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject believes the person’s performance in the assessment was adversely affected by any of the following circumstances (each an adverse circumstance )— a medical condition of the person; an illness of the person; a physical or psychological trauma to the person; a circumstance beyond the person’s control; an irregularity associated with the assessment. The person may, within 7 days after taking the external assessment, give the authority a notice about the adverse circumstance that states the nature of the circumstance and the impact of the circumstance on the person. If the authority receives a notice under subsection (2) , it must have regard to the adverse circumstance when deciding the person’s result for the external assessment. (sec.72-ssec.1) This section applies if a person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject believes the person’s performance in the assessment was adversely affected by any of the following circumstances (each an adverse circumstance )— a medical condition of the person; an illness of the person; a physical or psychological trauma to the person; a circumstance beyond the person’s control; an irregularity associated with the assessment. (sec.72-ssec.2) The person may, within 7 days after taking the external assessment, give the authority a notice about the adverse circumstance that states the nature of the circumstance and the impact of the circumstance on the person. (sec.72-ssec.3) If the authority receives a notice under subsection (2) , it must have regard to the adverse circumstance when deciding the person’s result for the external assessment.
This section applies if— a person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject believes the person’s performance in the assessment was adversely affected by an adverse circumstance; and the person took the external assessment under special arrangements granted under section 85 for a personal capacity circumstance; and after the special arrangements were granted, the person’s personal capacity circumstance for which the special arrangements were granted deteriorated significantly or was otherwise materially affected by matters beyond the person’s control; and the person’s performance in the external assessment was adversely affected by the deterioration or the effect of the matters mentioned in paragraph (c) . The person may, within 7 days after taking the external assessment, give the authority a notice that includes information indicating— the adverse circumstance that states the nature of the circumstance and the impact of the circumstance on the person; and that after the special arrangements were granted, the person’s personal capacity circumstance for which the special arrangements were granted deteriorated significantly or was otherwise materially affected by matters beyond the person’s control; and that the person’s performance in the external assessment was adversely affected by the deterioration or the effect of the matter; and how the deterioration or the effect of the matter was unforeseen or unexpected. If the authority receives a notice under subsection (2) , it must have regard to the adverse circumstance when deciding the person’s result for the external assessment. (sec.73-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject believes the person’s performance in the assessment was adversely affected by an adverse circumstance; and the person took the external assessment under special arrangements granted under section 85 for a personal capacity circumstance; and after the special arrangements were granted, the person’s personal capacity circumstance for which the special arrangements were granted deteriorated significantly or was otherwise materially affected by matters beyond the person’s control; and the person’s performance in the external assessment was adversely affected by the deterioration or the effect of the matters mentioned in paragraph (c) . (sec.73-ssec.2) The person may, within 7 days after taking the external assessment, give the authority a notice that includes information indicating— the adverse circumstance that states the nature of the circumstance and the impact of the circumstance on the person; and that after the special arrangements were granted, the person’s personal capacity circumstance for which the special arrangements were granted deteriorated significantly or was otherwise materially affected by matters beyond the person’s control; and that the person’s performance in the external assessment was adversely affected by the deterioration or the effect of the matter; and how the deterioration or the effect of the matter was unforeseen or unexpected. (sec.73-ssec.3) If the authority receives a notice under subsection (2) , it must have regard to the adverse circumstance when deciding the person’s result for the external assessment.
A person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject may ask the authority to reassess the person’s result for the external assessment. The request must— be in the approved form; and be made within 28 days after the person is issued with the relevant statement of results for the senior subject; and be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule 1 for the reassessment (the reassessment fee ). The authority must, as soon as practicable— reassess the person’s result for the external assessment; and if there is a student account open for the person—record in the student account the result for the external assessment as reassessed under paragraph (a) ; and decide whether to increase, decrease or not change the person’s result for the senior subject. If, after reassessing the person’s result for the external assessment, the authority decides to increase or decrease the person’s result for the senior subject, the authority must— issue the person with a replacement statement of results that includes the increased or decreased result for the senior subject; and refund the reassessment fee to the person; and if the result for the senior subject is increased—give the person notice of the decision; and if the result for the senior subject is decreased—give the person an information notice for the decision to decrease the result for the external assessment. If, after reassessing the person’s result for the external assessment, the authority decides not to increase or decrease the person’s result for the senior subject, the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the person notice of the decision. If the authority does not reassess the person’s result for the external assessment within 28 days after the request was made— the authority is taken to have decided not to increase or decrease the person’s result for the senior subject; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the person a notice for the decision. (sec.74-ssec.1) A person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject may ask the authority to reassess the person’s result for the external assessment. (sec.74-ssec.2) The request must— be in the approved form; and be made within 28 days after the person is issued with the relevant statement of results for the senior subject; and be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule 1 for the reassessment (the reassessment fee ). (sec.74-ssec.3) The authority must, as soon as practicable— reassess the person’s result for the external assessment; and if there is a student account open for the person—record in the student account the result for the external assessment as reassessed under paragraph (a) ; and decide whether to increase, decrease or not change the person’s result for the senior subject. (sec.74-ssec.4) If, after reassessing the person’s result for the external assessment, the authority decides to increase or decrease the person’s result for the senior subject, the authority must— issue the person with a replacement statement of results that includes the increased or decreased result for the senior subject; and refund the reassessment fee to the person; and if the result for the senior subject is increased—give the person notice of the decision; and if the result for the senior subject is decreased—give the person an information notice for the decision to decrease the result for the external assessment. (sec.74-ssec.5) If, after reassessing the person’s result for the external assessment, the authority decides not to increase or decrease the person’s result for the senior subject, the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the person notice of the decision. (sec.74-ssec.6) If the authority does not reassess the person’s result for the external assessment within 28 days after the request was made— the authority is taken to have decided not to increase or decrease the person’s result for the senior subject; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the person a notice for the decision.
A person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject may ask the authority for permission to inspect the person’s test script for the senior subject (the assessed test script ), to review the result decided under section 71 . The request must— be in the approved form; and be made within 28 days after the person is issued with the relevant statement of results for the senior subject; and be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule 1 for the inspection (the script inspection fee ). The authority must, within a reasonable period after receiving the request, make the person’s assessed test script, or a copy of the assessed test script, available for inspection during normal business hours at the authority’s office or another suitable place. (sec.75-ssec.1) A person who has taken an external assessment for a senior subject may ask the authority for permission to inspect the person’s test script for the senior subject (the assessed test script ), to review the result decided under section 71 . (sec.75-ssec.2) The request must— be in the approved form; and be made within 28 days after the person is issued with the relevant statement of results for the senior subject; and be accompanied by the fee stated in schedule 1 for the inspection (the script inspection fee ). (sec.75-ssec.3) The authority must, within a reasonable period after receiving the request, make the person’s assessed test script, or a copy of the assessed test script, available for inspection during normal business hours at the authority’s office or another suitable place.
This subdivision does not apply in relation to a student at a recognised school.
The authority must decide the places at which an external assessment may be taken. Subject to section 78 , an eligible person may take the external assessment only at a place decided under subsection (1) for the assessment. (sec.77-ssec.1) The authority must decide the places at which an external assessment may be taken. (sec.77-ssec.2) Subject to section 78 , an eligible person may take the external assessment only at a place decided under subsection (1) for the assessment.
An eligible person may apply to the authority to take an external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) for the assessment. The application must be in the approved form. The application must be made on or before 31 August of the year in which the external assessment is to be taken. However, the authority may at any time extend the time for making the application. (sec.78-ssec.1) An eligible person may apply to the authority to take an external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) for the assessment. (sec.78-ssec.2) The application must be in the approved form. (sec.78-ssec.3) The application must be made on or before 31 August of the year in which the external assessment is to be taken. (sec.78-ssec.4) However, the authority may at any time extend the time for making the application.
The authority must consider an application to take an external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied— there are extenuating circumstances for the applicant needing to take the external assessment at the other place; and adequate supervisory arrangements can be provided, at the other place, for the conduct of the external assessment; and adequate arrangements can be made, at the other place, for safeguarding— before the external assessment is taken, the papers for the assessment; and the test scripts for the external assessment. (sec.79-ssec.1) The authority must consider an application to take an external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. (sec.79-ssec.2) The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied— there are extenuating circumstances for the applicant needing to take the external assessment at the other place; and adequate supervisory arrangements can be provided, at the other place, for the conduct of the external assessment; and adequate arrangements can be made, at the other place, for safeguarding— before the external assessment is taken, the papers for the assessment; and the test scripts for the external assessment.
If the authority decides to grant the application to take an external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) , the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of— the decision; and the local expenses fee payable by the applicant. The local expenses fee payable by the applicant is the amount that— the authority considers to be reasonable; and is not more than the reasonable cost of providing for the external assessment to be taken at the other place. The applicant may take the external assessment at the other place only if the local expenses fee has been paid to the authority before the day of the external assessment. (sec.80-ssec.1) If the authority decides to grant the application to take an external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) , the authority must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of— the decision; and the local expenses fee payable by the applicant. (sec.80-ssec.2) The local expenses fee payable by the applicant is the amount that— the authority considers to be reasonable; and is not more than the reasonable cost of providing for the external assessment to be taken at the other place. (sec.80-ssec.3) The applicant may take the external assessment at the other place only if the local expenses fee has been paid to the authority before the day of the external assessment.
If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application to take an external assessment at a place other than a place decided under section 77 (1) , it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
If the authority does not decide the application within 28 days after the application is made— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
The governing body or a nominee of a recognised school may apply to the authority for the students of the recognised school to take an external assessment at a place. The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied— adequate supervisory arrangements can be provided, at the place, for the conduct of the external assessment; and adequate arrangements can be made, at the place, for safeguarding— before the external assessment is taken, the papers for the assessment; and the test scripts for the external assessment; and an agreement between the governing body of the recognised school and the State allows for the taking of the external assessment by students of the recognised school. The authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant notice of the decision to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. (sec.83-ssec.1) The governing body or a nominee of a recognised school may apply to the authority for the students of the recognised school to take an external assessment at a place. (sec.83-ssec.2) The authority must consider the application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. (sec.83-ssec.3) The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied— adequate supervisory arrangements can be provided, at the place, for the conduct of the external assessment; and adequate arrangements can be made, at the place, for safeguarding— before the external assessment is taken, the papers for the assessment; and the test scripts for the external assessment; and an agreement between the governing body of the recognised school and the State allows for the taking of the external assessment by students of the recognised school. (sec.83-ssec.4) The authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant notice of the decision to grant, or refuse to grant, the application.
In this subdivision— special arrangements application see section 85 (2) .
This section applies if a person reasonably believes a person’s capacity to perform in an external assessment will be adversely affected by any of the following circumstances (each a personal capacity circumstance )— a disability of the person; an impairment of the person; a medical condition of the person; another circumstance. The person may apply to the authority to allow the person to take the external assessment under special arrangements (a special arrangements application ) that take account of the personal capacity circumstance. The application must be in the approved form. The application must be made on or before 31 May of the year in which the external assessment is to be taken. However, the authority may at any time extend the time for making the application. (sec.85-ssec.1) This section applies if a person reasonably believes a person’s capacity to perform in an external assessment will be adversely affected by any of the following circumstances (each a personal capacity circumstance )— a disability of the person; an impairment of the person; a medical condition of the person; another circumstance. (sec.85-ssec.2) The person may apply to the authority to allow the person to take the external assessment under special arrangements (a special arrangements application ) that take account of the personal capacity circumstance. (sec.85-ssec.3) The application must be in the approved form. (sec.85-ssec.4) The application must be made on or before 31 May of the year in which the external assessment is to be taken. (sec.85-ssec.5) However, the authority may at any time extend the time for making the application.
The authority must make a guideline stating the following matters for a special arrangements application— the way the application must be made; the way the authority is to consider and assess the application; the considerations the authority may have regard to decide the application; any other requirements relating to the application and the authority’s consideration of the application that the authority considers appropriate.
The authority must consider the special arrangements application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied of the need for the person to take the external assessment under special arrangements. (sec.87-ssec.1) The authority must consider the special arrangements application and decide to grant, or refuse to grant, the application. (sec.87-ssec.2) The authority may grant the application if it is satisfied of the need for the person to take the external assessment under special arrangements.
If the authority decides to grant the special arrangements application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision. If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision. (sec.88-ssec.1) If the authority decides to grant the special arrangements application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant notice of the decision. (sec.88-ssec.2) If the authority decides to refuse to grant the application, it must as soon as practicable give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
If the authority does not decide the special arrangements application within 42 days after the application is made— the authority is taken to have decided to refuse to grant the application; and the authority must, as soon as practicable, give the applicant an information notice for the decision.
The authority may appoint appropriately qualified persons to ensure the proper conduct of an external assessment.
An appointed official may refuse an eligible person entry to a place at which an external assessment may be taken if— the official considers that the eligible person had an opportunity for cheating while outside the place; or the eligible person is not listed on the attendance roll for the place; or the eligible person attempts to bring unauthorised material into the place or refuses to leave the person’s personal belongings and unauthorised material in the area designated by the official; or the eligible person arrives— for an external senior examination—1 hour or later after the start of the examination; or for an external senior assessment—40 minutes or later after the start of the assessment; or the eligible person had prior access to assessment content. An appointed official may expel a person from a place at which an external assessment is being taken if the person— gains prior access to the assessment content; or copies from or communicates with an eligible person; or brings unauthorised material into the place; or disturbs an eligible person; or impersonates an eligible person; or acts in a way that prevents the assessment from being conducted fairly. In this section— appointed official , in relation to an external assessment, means an official appointed under section 90 to ensure the proper conduct of the external assessment. attendance roll means the roll, prepared by the authority, of persons who are eligible persons to take an external assessment at a particular place. (sec.91-ssec.1) An appointed official may refuse an eligible person entry to a place at which an external assessment may be taken if— the official considers that the eligible person had an opportunity for cheating while outside the place; or the eligible person is not listed on the attendance roll for the place; or the eligible person attempts to bring unauthorised material into the place or refuses to leave the person’s personal belongings and unauthorised material in the area designated by the official; or the eligible person arrives— for an external senior examination—1 hour or later after the start of the examination; or for an external senior assessment—40 minutes or later after the start of the assessment; or the eligible person had prior access to assessment content. (sec.91-ssec.2) An appointed official may expel a person from a place at which an external assessment is being taken if the person— gains prior access to the assessment content; or copies from or communicates with an eligible person; or brings unauthorised material into the place; or disturbs an eligible person; or impersonates an eligible person; or acts in a way that prevents the assessment from being conducted fairly. (sec.91-ssec.3) In this section— appointed official , in relation to an external assessment, means an official appointed under section 90 to ensure the proper conduct of the external assessment. attendance roll means the roll, prepared by the authority, of persons who are eligible persons to take an external assessment at a particular place.
In this part— confirmed student result means the results for students for a school-based assessment confirmed by the authority after the review of the samples and moderation of the results of the assessment by the authority. moderation guideline see section 93 .
The authority must make a guideline (the moderation guideline ) stating the following matters— the criteria to be applied by the authority to moderate a school-based assessment for a student; how the authority is to decide the number, type or selection of samples that must be submitted to the authority under section 94 ; the way a review may be requested under section 96 ; the way the authority is to advise a school of the following— the confirmed student result; the outcome of a review under section 96 ; any other requirements relating to the conduct of the moderation that the authority considers appropriate.
The principal of a school must submit samples of completed school-based assessments to the authority for moderation in compliance with the moderation guideline.
The authority must, in compliance with the moderation guideline— review the samples provided under section 94 ; and moderate the result for the school-based assessment; and advise the school of the confirmed student result.
The principal of a school may, in the way stated in the moderation guideline, request a review of the confirmed student result. If a request is made under subsection (1) , the authority must— review the confirmed student result; and advise the principal of the outcome of the review, in compliance with the moderation guideline. (sec.96-ssec.1) The principal of a school may, in the way stated in the moderation guideline, request a review of the confirmed student result. (sec.96-ssec.2) If a request is made under subsection (1) , the authority must— review the confirmed student result; and advise the principal of the outcome of the review, in compliance with the moderation guideline.
In this part— category see section 105 (5) . core studies means contributing studies belonging to the category known as core studies under section 105 . credit means the basic unit of value attributed to the successful completion, or partial completion, of contributing studies. credit value , for contributing studies, means the credit value decided by the authority under section 107 . equivalent qualification means a qualification the authority decides is equivalent to the QCE under section 102 (1) . excluded qualification means— an International Baccalaureate diploma authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization and completed at an assessing school operating in Queensland; or a qualification issued by a recognised school, other than an International Baccalaureate diploma authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization. required standard of achievement see section 108 (1) .
In this part, a reference to contributing studies is a reference to contributing studies for a QCE.
A person is eligible for the issue of a QCE if— a student account is open for the person; and at least 20 credits are recorded in the person’s student account— in the required pattern; and for contributing studies completed, or partially completed; and the person satisfies the school study eligibility requirement; and the person satisfies the literacy and numeracy requirements stated in a guideline; and the person satisfies the academic integrity requirements stated in a guideline. See section 192 in relation to the application of this requirement to a person who finishes senior secondary education, or completes schooling equivalent to senior secondary education, before 31 August 2026. For subsection (1) (b) (i) , credits recorded in the person’s student account are in the required pattern if at least 12 of the credits are for completed core studies. For subsection (1) (c) , the school study eligibility requirement is satisfied if at least 1 of the credits mentioned in subsection (1) (b) is for— core studies completed, or partially completed, by the person— while enrolled at an assessing school; or while the person was provisionally registered, or registered, for home education under the E(GP) Act , chapter 9 , part 5 ; or after the authority has approved an application under section 65 for the person to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject; or non-Queensland studies that are core studies undertaken by the person at an interstate or overseas school. (sec.99-ssec.1) A person is eligible for the issue of a QCE if— a student account is open for the person; and at least 20 credits are recorded in the person’s student account— in the required pattern; and for contributing studies completed, or partially completed; and the person satisfies the school study eligibility requirement; and the person satisfies the literacy and numeracy requirements stated in a guideline; and the person satisfies the academic integrity requirements stated in a guideline. See section 192 in relation to the application of this requirement to a person who finishes senior secondary education, or completes schooling equivalent to senior secondary education, before 31 August 2026. (sec.99-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) (i) , credits recorded in the person’s student account are in the required pattern if at least 12 of the credits are for completed core studies. (sec.99-ssec.3) For subsection (1) (c) , the school study eligibility requirement is satisfied if at least 1 of the credits mentioned in subsection (1) (b) is for— core studies completed, or partially completed, by the person— while enrolled at an assessing school; or while the person was provisionally registered, or registered, for home education under the E(GP) Act , chapter 9 , part 5 ; or after the authority has approved an application under section 65 for the person to take an external senior examination for an external examination subject; or non-Queensland studies that are core studies undertaken by the person at an interstate or overseas school.
Despite section 99 , a person is not eligible for the issue of a QCE if the authority reasonably believes the person— has been issued a QCE; or has been issued, or becomes eligible for the issue of, any of the following— a senior certificate; a certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ; an equivalent qualification, other than an excluded qualification. If, after a student account is opened for a person, the person becomes ineligible for the issue of a QCE under subsection (1) (b) (iii) , the authority must notify the person of the ineligibility and the reason for the ineligibility. Subsection (2) does not apply if the authority gives the person an information notice under section 103 (3) in relation to the qualification that is the basis for the ineligibility. (sec.100-ssec.1) Despite section 99 , a person is not eligible for the issue of a QCE if the authority reasonably believes the person— has been issued a QCE; or has been issued, or becomes eligible for the issue of, any of the following— a senior certificate; a certificate about the completion of the person’s studies under the repealed Education Act 1964 or the repealed Education (Senior Secondary School Studies) Act 1988 ; an equivalent qualification, other than an excluded qualification. (sec.100-ssec.2) If, after a student account is opened for a person, the person becomes ineligible for the issue of a QCE under subsection (1) (b) (iii) , the authority must notify the person of the ineligibility and the reason for the ineligibility. (sec.100-ssec.3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the authority gives the person an information notice under section 103 (3) in relation to the qualification that is the basis for the ineligibility.
This section applies if— a student account is opened for a person; and the authority has been notified, under section 51 (3) of the Act , that the person has been issued with, or become eligible for the issue of, an equivalent qualification, other than an excluded qualification. For deciding whether the person is ineligible for the issue of a QCE under section 100 (1) (b) (iii) , the authority may give the person a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days. A notice given by the authority under subsection (2) must be given to the person within 7 days after the authority receives the notification mentioned in subsection (1) (b) . Despite subsection (2) , the authority and the person may, within 28 days after the person being given the notice, agree to extend the period for complying with the request to a day after the period stated in the notice. (sec.101-ssec.1) This section applies if— a student account is opened for a person; and the authority has been notified, under section 51 (3) of the Act , that the person has been issued with, or become eligible for the issue of, an equivalent qualification, other than an excluded qualification. (sec.101-ssec.2) For deciding whether the person is ineligible for the issue of a QCE under section 100 (1) (b) (iii) , the authority may give the person a notice requesting information or a document be given to the authority within a stated period of at least 28 days. (sec.101-ssec.3) A notice given by the authority under subsection (2) must be given to the person within 7 days after the authority receives the notification mentioned in subsection (1) (b) . (sec.101-ssec.4) Despite subsection (2) , the authority and the person may, within 28 days after the person being given the notice, agree to extend the period for complying with the request to a day after the period stated in the notice.
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This regulation may be cited as the Education (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority) Regulation 2025 .
This regulation commences on 1 September 2025.
The dictionary in schedule 2 defines particular words used in this regulation.
For schedule 1 of the Act , definition certification studies , the following studies are contributing studies for a QCE— a syllabus developed, purchased or revised by the authority under the Act ; vocational education and training; an apprenticeship or traineeship under the training Act undertaken by a person who is enrolled at a school; a departmental employment skills development program under the training Act ; a subject that is— provided by a registered higher education provider under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (Cwlth) ; and part of an accredited course under that Act; and undertaken by a person who is enrolled at a school; studies recognised as contributing studies under part 5 , division 5 ; non-Queensland studies that the authority has decided to recognise as contributing studies under part 5 , division 6 . Under part 5 , a person’s results in contributing studies may contribute to the issue of a QCE to the person.
Sets eligibility rules and application processes for people who wish to sit external senior assessments or external senior examinations, including who can sit them, limits on the number of subjects without special approval, how to apply, fees and late fees, and refund rules where illness or unforeseen events prevent attendance (secs 54–66, 57–66, 60–67, 64–67, 166–170).
Prescribes academic and social-responsibility criteria that kindergarten guidelines must meet to be accredited (secs 7–8). The educational criteria require alignment with the 2022 Early Years Learning Framework document or an equivalent (sec 7(i)). Social responsibility criteria forbid guidelines that would encourage contravention of state/federal law, international treaties, inconsistent agreements or be contrary to the public interest (sec 8).
Sets how student results and credits are recorded in student accounts, what counts as contributing studies (including non-Queensland studies, VET, apprenticeships, certain higher-education subjects) and the minimum credit pattern for a QCE (20 credits overall with at least 12 credits from completed core studies) (secs 4, 99, 105–110, 106–109). The authority decides credit values and required standards by guideline and must publish them (secs 107–108).
Provides procedural protection for students and applicants: show-cause notices before cancelling accreditation or refusing to issue a result; opportunities to make written representations; set minimum response periods (e.g. 10 days for refusal to give a result; 28 days for many procedural notices) (secs 45–48, 68–70, 14–15).
Lays out extensive transitional provisions to carry over existing accreditations, applications, decisions, guidelines and fees from the expired 2014 regulation into this 2025 instrument (Part 13, secs 175–200).
Who this affects
Providers and owners of kindergarten guidelines who want accreditation (secs 10–21, 23–36). They must apply in the approved form, pay fees, meet educational and social-responsibility criteria, and keep the authority informed of nominee and ownership changes (secs 11, 20, 49–52).
Schools, recognised schools and other providers who develop and deliver senior secondary education, because the authority controls which studies count toward the QCE, how credits are allocated and recorded, and which external examinations are available (secs 99–119, 125–126, 150).
Students and other persons who wish to take external senior assessments or examinations (including non‑school students and overseas students). The regulation sets who is eligible, how to apply, time limits, fees, special arrangements for disability/medical circumstances, and how results are decided and reviewed (secs 55–66, 85–89, 72–75, 74, 75).
Non‑Queensland and overseas qualification holders and students: the authority can recognise non‑Queensland studies and foreign qualifications as contributing toward the QCE, subject to evidence and review processes (secs 121–126, 102–104, 160–161).
Persons who pay or request services from the authority: applicants (accreditation, examinations, reassessments, inspections) pay fees and may be entitled to partial refunds in prescribed circumstances (Part 11, secs 162–171, 165–171).
Why it matters (purposes claimed and practical implications)
Claimed purpose: the regulation organises accreditation of kindergarten guidelines, assessment and external examinations, moderation of in‑school assessments, the system for recording credits and issuing the QCE, and the administration of student accounts (see secs 6, 53, 93, 99). Mechanically it sets the administrative steps, timelines, evidentiary and publication obligations that give effect to those systems.
Costs and incentives: the regulation creates administrative burdens and fees for applicants (kindergarten guideline owners, examinees, reassessment/script‑inspection applicants). Applicants must compile specific evidence, meet procedural steps and pay the fees listed in schedule 1 (see secs 11, 27, 64, 74, 75, Part 11). That incentivises applicants to prepare complete, compliant applications; it concentrates cost on applicants and exam‑takers rather than on the authority.
Bureaucratic discretion and delegation: many important substantive choices are delegated to the authority and its guidelines (e.g. categories of contributing studies, credit values, required standards, moderation criteria, special arrangements guidelines) (secs 105(2), 107, 108, 93, 86). This increases administrative flexibility but also increases reliance on unpublished (or guideline) detail and on the authority’s judgment in borderline cases. The Minister retains veto on some guideline changes (sec 174).
Effects on providers and competition: by deciding which non‑Queensland and third‑party studies are recognised (secs 115–119, 121–126), the authority shapes what external courses or interstate/overseas qualifications are usable for a QCE. That can affect demand for particular providers or interstate programs — concentrated benefits for providers whose studies are recognised; diffuse compliance costs for those that must seek recognition or adapt curricula.
Compliance risk and implementation: the regulation sets many short statutory timeframes for responses (14, 28, 42, 60 days; see multiple sections). Meeting them will require the authority and applicants to maintain operational processes. The large transitional section (Part 13) reduces legal uncertainty but also adds mapping complexity for matters already underway.
Concrete who‑pays / who‑decides / behaviour changes (with citations)
Who pays: applicants and students pay fees listed in schedule 1 for accreditation, examination applications, reassessment, script inspection and copies (secs 11, 27, 64, 74, 75, 158, 162). Non‑Australian citizens/permanent residents who study at non‑recognised assessing schools may pay an annual service fee unless waived (sec 164). Refund rules and administrative charges are set out (secs 165–171).
Who decides: the authority makes decisions about accreditation, recognition of studies, whether foreign qualifications are equivalent to the QCE, eligibility to sit exams, special arrangements and results (e.g. secs 17, 18, 31, 32, 102, 103, 56, 59, 87, 71). Some guideline‑making requires Minister approval (sec 174).
Behaviour changes: owners/providers must submit to formal accreditation and renewal processes for kindergarten guidelines, including meeting education and social‑responsibility criteria (secs 7–8, 11–22, 23–37). Schools/providers must submit student and enrolment data to the authority on prescribed timelines and formats (secs 139, 144–146). Students must use prescribed application forms for exams, special arrangements and reassessment, and comply with attendance and conduct rules at assessment places (secs 64, 85, 74, 91).
Potential trade‑offs and risks
Concentrated benefits: recognised-study providers (interstate/overseas programs) gain access to Queensland student demand if recognised (secs 115–119). The authority gains centralized control over what counts for the QCE.
Diffuse costs: many students, schools and guideline owners bear the compliance and fee costs. Time limits and discretionary decisions (for special approvals or equivalence) risk inconsistent outcomes unless guidelines and decision standards are clear and published (secs 86, 93, 107, 173).
Substitution effects: students who cannot take certain subjects at their school may seek external examinations (secs 58(3)). Recognising non‑Queensland studies may encourage credit transfer and cross‑jurisdictional enrolment (secs 121–126).
Implementation risk: high volume of procedural steps, many short deadlines, and dependence on multiple published guidelines increase the chance of operational error or legal challenge if the authority’s published guidance is incomplete or changed with limited notice (secs 173–174, Part 13 transitional mapping).
Selected notable specifics (quick pointers)
Overall: the Regulation translates broad powers in the Act into a detailed administrative system of applications, criteria, timeframes, fees and publication/recordkeeping obligations. It centralises many substantive determinations in the authority, requires publication of rules and registries, and sets clear procedural protections and timelines while introducing several new or clarified administrative requirements (see particularly Parts 2–5, 8, 11 and 13).
In this part— accreditation period , for implementation of an accredited kindergarten guideline, means the accreditation period decided by the authority under section 18 or 32 . certificate of accreditation means a certificate stating the matters mentioned in section 20 (c) (i) to (iv) . educational criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, see section 7 (1) . social responsibility criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, see section 8 (1) .
For section 92 (2) (b) of the Act , this part provides for the accreditation by the authority of kindergarten guidelines for implementation in education and care services.
The educational criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, are the following— the guideline includes the rationale for the guideline; the guideline is appropriate for the educational needs of the group of children provided for under the guideline; the guideline describes the areas of learning and development within the guideline; the guideline describes the expected knowledge, skills and dispositions typical of children who have completed the relevant kindergarten year; the guideline describes the expected learning behaviour typical of children who have completed the relevant kindergarten year; the guideline promotes a balance, depth, quality and range (the characteristics ) of learning experiences of a standard that achieves or exceeds the standard for the characteristics of learning experiences under related accredited kindergarten guidelines; the guideline provides advice on, and a format for, monitoring and assessing children’s learning to support reporting to parents and the transition into school; the guideline does not encourage or condone discrimination on the basis of an attribute; the guideline is based on— the document called ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (V2.0)’, published by the Australian Government Department of Education for the Ministerial Council in 2022; or another document detailing matters the chief executive considers are equivalent to the matters contained in the document mentioned in subparagraph (i) . In this section— discrimination on the basis of an attribute see the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 , section 8 . related accredited kindergarten guidelines , for a kindergarten guideline under evaluation, means accredited kindergarten guidelines equivalent, or at least relevant, to the kindergarten guideline under evaluation. relevant kindergarten year means any of the years before the preparatory year provided for in a kindergarten guideline. (sec.7-ssec.1) The educational criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, are the following— the guideline includes the rationale for the guideline; the guideline is appropriate for the educational needs of the group of children provided for under the guideline; the guideline describes the areas of learning and development within the guideline; the guideline describes the expected knowledge, skills and dispositions typical of children who have completed the relevant kindergarten year; the guideline describes the expected learning behaviour typical of children who have completed the relevant kindergarten year; the guideline promotes a balance, depth, quality and range (the characteristics ) of learning experiences of a standard that achieves or exceeds the standard for the characteristics of learning experiences under related accredited kindergarten guidelines; the guideline provides advice on, and a format for, monitoring and assessing children’s learning to support reporting to parents and the transition into school; the guideline does not encourage or condone discrimination on the basis of an attribute; the guideline is based on— the document called ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (V2.0)’, published by the Australian Government Department of Education for the Ministerial Council in 2022; or another document detailing matters the chief executive considers are equivalent to the matters contained in the document mentioned in subparagraph (i) . (sec.7-ssec.2) In this section— discrimination on the basis of an attribute see the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 , section 8 . related accredited kindergarten guidelines , for a kindergarten guideline under evaluation, means accredited kindergarten guidelines equivalent, or at least relevant, to the kindergarten guideline under evaluation. relevant kindergarten year means any of the years before the preparatory year provided for in a kindergarten guideline.
The social responsibility criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, are the following— implementation of the guideline will not encourage or condone contravention of— a law of the State or the Commonwealth; or an international treaty to which the Commonwealth is a party; implementation of the guideline will not be inconsistent with an agreement between— the State or a representative of the State; and another State or the Commonwealth or a representative of the other State or the Commonwealth; implementation of the guideline will not be contrary to the public interest. a kindergarten guideline that would promote racial discrimination in play and everyday situations In this section— representative , of the State, another State or the Commonwealth, means— a person who is a Minister of the State, the other State or the Commonwealth; or a person who is employed or engaged by the State, the other State or the Commonwealth. treaty includes a convention, protocol, agreement or arrangement. (sec.8-ssec.1) The social responsibility criteria , for evaluation of a kindergarten guideline, are the following— implementation of the guideline will not encourage or condone contravention of— a law of the State or the Commonwealth; or an international treaty to which the Commonwealth is a party; implementation of the guideline will not be inconsistent with an agreement between— the State or a representative of the State; and another State or the Commonwealth or a representative of the other State or the Commonwealth; implementation of the guideline will not be contrary to the public interest. a kindergarten guideline that would promote racial discrimination in play and everyday situations (sec.8-ssec.2) In this section— representative , of the State, another State or the Commonwealth, means— a person who is a Minister of the State, the other State or the Commonwealth; or a person who is employed or engaged by the State, the other State or the Commonwealth. treaty includes a convention, protocol, agreement or arrangement.
In this division— agreed extended day see section 19 (3) . applicant see section 10 . decision day see section 19 (1) and (2) .
The following persons (each an applicant ) may apply for accreditation of a kindergarten guideline— the owner of the guideline; a person authorised by the owner.
The application must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— the kindergarten guideline; and evidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 10 ; and the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application. Information in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration. (sec.11-ssec.1) The application must— be in the approved form; and be accompanied by— the kindergarten guideline; and evidence that the applicant is eligible to apply under section 10 ; and the fee stated in schedule 1 for the application; and documents identified in the approved form that the authority reasonably requires to decide the application. (sec.11-ssec.2) Information in the application must, if the approved form requires, be given and verified by statutory declaration.
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