Australian Capital Territory
ACT Teacher Quality Institute (Fees) Determination 2017 (No. 1)
Disallowable instrument DI2017–292
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.

This Determination replaces the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (Fee) Determination 2016 (No 1) (DI2016–292) which determined application fees for teacher registration and permit to teach applications, including annual renewal. 

A tax deductible application fee is payable:

•	at the time of initial application. Once registration or a permit to teach has been granted to an applicant it is valid for the remainder of the registration year
•	at the time of application for renewal of teacher registration or a permit to teach. Once registration or a permit to teach has been granted to an applicant it is valid for the duration of the registration year.

An increase in the annual teacher registration or permit to teach application fee was agreed as part of the 2015-16 budget. The fee rises $5 per year for three years. The first increase took effect from 1 January 2017, and the second will take effect from 1 January 2018.

2018 initial registration or permit to teach application fee:

	Application made	Fee payable	
Full year	In the first 3 months of the registration year	$110	
Part year	In the 4th, 5th or 6th months of the registration year	$110 – 25% = $85*	
Part year	After the 6th month of the registration year	$110 – 50% = $55	

2018 renewal of registration or permit to teach application fee:

	Application made	Fee payable	
Full year	During the renewal period and no later than the last day of the registration year (31 March)	$110	

*Amount has been rounded for ease and efficiency of processing.
	
This instrument notes that under the ACT Department of Treasury Fees and Charges Policy and Guidelines, December 2009 the fee is exempt from GST.

This Determination comes into effect the day after its notification.