Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

TERTIARY ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION ACT 2003 (NO. 36 OF 2003) - SECT 95

    (1)     On an application for approval, the Minister may give the approval to the university, or refuse to do so.

    (2)     An approval may be given subject to conditions stated in the approval that are consistent with this chapter and the national protocols.

    (3)     An approval under this section is a disallowable instrument.

Note     A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

    (4)     The Minister must not give approval unless the Minister is satisfied about—

        (a)     the legal status of the university and its standing in the country where it is established (including recognition by the relevant accreditation body); and

        (b)     the adequacy of the proposed arrangements for the university's operation in the ACT, having regard to the national protocols.

    (5)     In deciding the application, the Minister must consult with a university advisory panel.