Education (Update) Amendment Bill
Government bill
22 August 2016
This bill amends the Education Act 1989, and sets out objectives to guide the education system in the early childhood and schooling sectors. These objectives inform the setting of the Government’s priorities for these sectors through the statement of National Education and Learning Priorities, which will establish a clear strategic direction that allows a focus on children and young people and their educational outcomes.
Voting method
Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.
Procedural notes
Extended sittings used
Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings
- Introduced on 22 August 2016
- 1st reading on 13 September 2016
- 2nd reading on 11 April 2017
- 3rd reading on 11 May 2017
- Royal assent on 15 May 2017
Votes
Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.
Bill details last synced on 23 March 2023 at 12:01 am.