The Law for Young People

        Topic - School

 

Starting from 2006, a new 'compulsory participation ' requirement means that all young people must participate in 'learning or earning ':

  • for two years after they complete compulsory schooling (i.e. completed year 10 or turned 16 years of age) or
  • until they turn 17 years of age or
  • until they complete a Queensland Certificate of Education or a Certificate III (or higher level) vocational qualification.

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