2006

THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

(As presented)

(Dr Deb Foskey)

An Act to amend the Education Act 2004

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

This Act is the Education (School Closures Moratorium) Amendment Act 2006.

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.

(4A) The Minister must not close or amalgamate a government school before 1 January 2008.

(4B) The Minister must not close or amalgamate a government school on or after 1 January 2008 unless—

(a) a comprehensive analysis has been made of the educational, financial and social impact of the proposed closure or amalgamation on students at the school; and

(b) the consultation required under subsections (5) to (7) has been carried out.

Presentation speech made in the Legislative Assembly on 2006.

Notified under the Legislation Act on 2006.

For the latest republication of amended laws, see www.legislation.act.gov.au.