Education Act 2016

The object of this Part is to ensure that a child completes at least 13 years of education or training as follows (unless exempted under this Part):

by remaining at school, or being home educated, until he or she is issued with a transition statement;

by then – continuing at school until he or she is issued with a Year 12 completion certificate; or participating in an approved learning program in another manner, or being home educated, until the child attains the age of 18 years or completes the approved learning program.