Teacher Registration Amendment Bill 2022
Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 14 February 2023general_report
The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Teacher Registration Amendment Bill 2022, focusing on its impact on parliamentary sovereignty. The committee raised concerns about the commencement clause and the broad definition of 'actionable offence,' finding some clauses erode parliamentary powers. However, it ultimately justified the regulation-making power related to 'actionable offences' due to student safety.
Impact
The Bill impacts teachers, the Teacher Registration Board, students, and employers of teachers. It aims to strengthen child safety measures and improve the teacher registration system.
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