Education Act 2016

The Minister, before 31 December in each year, is to give to the Registrar a statement setting out the Minister’s expectations for the Registrar (a Ministerial statement of expectations) in relation to the period of 12 months commencing on 1 July of the next year (or other such period as may be determined by the Minister).

In preparing a Ministerial statement of expectations, the Minister is to have regard to the Registrar’s functions and powers.

A Ministerial statement of expectations is not to – prevent the Registrar from performing a function that he or she is required to perform or from otherwise complying with any Act; or extend the functions or powers of the Registrar; or seek to direct the Registrar in relation to a decision made under the Act regarding an individual case.

The Registrar must perform his or her functions in a manner consistent with an applicable Ministerial statement of expectations.

The Minister, on his or her own motion or at the request of the Registrar, may at any time amend a Ministerial statement of expectations.

A Ministerial statement of expectations and any amendment of it is to be in writing and signed by the Minister.

An amendment to a Ministerial statement of expectations takes effect on such day as is specified in the instrument of amendment.

The Minister may consult with the Registrar or the Tasmanian Home Education Advisory Council established under section 241, or both, in preparing a Ministerial statement of expectations and any amendment of a Ministerial statement of expectations.