2005

THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

(As presented)

(Mrs Vicki Dunne)

An Act to amend the Education Act 2004

The Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory enacts as follows:

This Act is the Education Amendment Act 2005.

This Act commences on the day after its notification day.

Note The naming and commencement provisions automatically commence on the notification day (see Legislation Act, s 75 (1)).

This Act amends the Education Act 2004.

(5) Before deciding to close or amalgamate a government school, the Minister must—

(a) have regard to the educational, financial and social impact on students at the school, the students’ families and the general school community; and

(b) ensure that each school community that would be affected by the closure or amalgamation has been adequately consulted during a period of at least 6 months.

Presentation speech made in the Legislative Assembly on 2005.

Notified under the Legislation Act on 2005.

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