Education and Training Reform Act 2006

The Education and Training Reform Bill passed the Legislative Council of the Victorian Parliament on Thursday 4 May, 2006 and received Royal Assent through the Governor in Council on Tuesday 16 May, 2006 after a two year process of development and consultation.

The Education and Training Reform Act 2006 represents an undertaking by the Victorian Government to ensure that Victoria has a robust and modern legislative framework for education. It updates and replaces twelve separate education Acts.

The Act came into effect when it was proclaimed on Sunday 1st July 2007 by the Governor in Council.

See:

• Education and Training Reform Regulations 2007 
• Education and Training Reform Act 2006 
  Select 'Victorian Law Today' and search under 'Statutory Rules' or 'Acts'.

Fact Sheets

• Education and Training Reform Regulations 2007 
• Education and Training Reform Act 2006
• Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority
• Australian Democratic Principles
• Principle of Secular Education
• Principle of Choice
• Principle of Access
• Free Instruction
• Youth Guarantee
• Increase to Minimum School Leaving Age
• Provision of Information

The Ministerial Statement

• Ministerial Statement of Expectations for the Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority (PDF - 198Kb)

More information

For more information about the Act, see:

• Background to the Education and Training Reform Act 2006
• Education and Training Reform Regulations 2007 
• Education and Training Reform Act 2006 
  Select 'Victorian Law Today' and search under 'Statutory Rules' or 'Acts'.
  
• Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority