Northern Territory Numbered Acts

EDUCATION ACT 2015 (NO 28 OF 2015) - SECT 70

    (1)     This section applies in relation to a child who:

    (a)     completes year 10 of secondary education and is under the age of 17 years; and

    (b)     is not exempt from participating in an eligible option.

    (2)     A parent who has daily care and control of the child must ensure the child participates in an eligible option.

Maximum penalty:     For a first offence – 15 penalty units.

    For a second or subsequent offence – 20 penalty units.

    (3)     If the child is living independently, the child must participate in an eligible option.

Maximum penalty:     For a first offence – 1.5 penalty units.

    For a second or subsequent offence – 2 penalty units.

    (4)     An offence against subsection (2) or (3) is an offence of strict liability.

    (5)     It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (2) or (3) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse.