Australian Capital Territory
ACT Teacher Quality Institute (Fee) Determination 2012 (No 1)
Disallowable instrument DI2012 – 29
made under the  
ACT Teacher Quality Institute Act 2010, s 95 (Determination of fees)
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Section 95 of the ACT Teacher Quality Institute Act 2010 permits the Minister to determine fees for the purposes of this Act.

The ACT Teacher Quality Institute Act 2010 came into effect on 1 January 2011. The ACT Teacher Quality Institute is responsible for:
•	professional registration of teachers
•	accrediting education courses for pre-service teachers and teachers
•	certifying teachers against national professional standards
•	developing and applying a code of professional practice for teachers
•	working closely with employers to promote continuous professional learning by teachers.
Teacher registration and permit to teach is valid from 1 April to 31 March. Teacher registration and Permit to Teach approval is renewed annually. The tax deductible fee covers the application for renewal of teacher registration and permit to teach.
This instrument notes that under the ACT Treasury Directorate Fees and Charges Policy and Guidelines, November 2011 the fee is exempt from GST.

This Determination comes into effect the day after notification.