Victorian Current Acts Victorian Current ActsParliament has had regard to the following principles in enacting and amending this Act—
(a) all providers of education and training, both Government and non-Government, must ensure that their programs and teaching are delivered in a manner that supports and promotes the principles and practice of Australian democracy, including a commitment to—
(i) elected Government;
(ii) the rule of law;
(iii) equal rights for all before the law;
(iv) freedom of religion;
(v) freedom of speech and association;
(vi) the values of openness and tolerance;
(b) all Victorians, irrespective of the education and training institution they attend, where they live or their social or economic status, should have access to a high quality education that—
(i) realises their learning potential and maximises their education and training achievement;
(ii) promotes enthusiasm for lifelong learning;
(iii) allows parents to take an active part in their child's education and training;
S. 1.2.1(ba) inserted by No. 29/2023 s. 6(2)(b).
(ba) access to education during early childhood is important for the wellbeing of children and their families;
S. 1.2.1(bb) inserted by No. 29/2023 s. 6(2)(b).
(bb) all Victorians, irrespective of where they live or their social and economic status, should have access to education during early childhood;
(c) information concerning the performance of education and training providers should be publicly available;
(d) parents have the right to choose an appropriate education for their child;
(e) a school community has a right to information concerning the performance of its school;
(f) a parent of a student and the student has a right to access information about the student's achievement.