Can a school search my child without permission?

principals or state school staff do not have the authority to search the person of a student, if a search is considered necessary the police should be called to make such a determination.

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Are teachers allowed to look through your phone Australia?

Teachers can ask to search you if they believe you have: illegal drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, or weapons. illegal material such as pornographic magazines. Mobile phones, tablets, laptops or other electronic devices which may contain material or images which are illegal, offensive or inappropriate.

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What happens if I don't send my child to school in Qld?

Parents can be fined if their child is not enrolled or does not go to school, or does not attend an eligible option unless the parent has a reasonable excuse. Parents should explain any absences to the school or other relevant entity as soon as possible.

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Is it illegal to not send your child to school in Australia?

As a parent, you must make sure your child goes to school every day. This is your legal responsibility. Your child must go to school all day and every day that it is open. This is unless there is an explanation.

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How many days can a child miss school in Australia?

If your child misses a lot of school

Your school will work with you if your child has more than 5 days of unapproved or unexplained days off in a school year. If this does not work, your school might refer your child to a school attendance officer.

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What age can a child legally leave home in Australia?

Once you turn 16, you won't normally be forced to return home by the authorities as long as you've got a safe place to go and you can financially support yourself. If you're under 18 and leave home, the police and Child Safety may investigate the reasons why you left home.

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Can you skip a year of school in Australia?

So advanced students don't skip years and slow students don't repeat years. The only exception is for younger students who are born in the end of the school year, usually December in Australia, to be held back a year if they struggle.

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Is unschooling legal in Australia?

Unschooling is 100% legal in all parts of Australia , as long as you go through your states homeschool - registration process and meet the requirements.

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How long does a father have to be absent to lose his rights in Australia?

There is no set time for a father to be absent to lose his rights in Australia. The only way for a father to lose their parental rights is through a court order made through the Family Court. Sole parental responsibility is when one parent is responsible for the major long-term decisions of the child.

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What is the fine for not sending your child to school Australia?

An action for breach of a Compulsory Schooling Order issued in the Children's Court must be undertaken in the Local Court. Penalties for these offences carry a maximum fine of $11,000.

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Am I forced to send my child to school?

New South Wales (NSW)

All NSW children must be enrolled in a primary school in the year they turn 6.

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What happens if kids dont go to school in Australia?

All Australian school-age children are legally required to attend school everyday. Unexplained absences can cause legal problems for your family, including financial penalties. Legal requirements are different for every state and territory. Check out Youth Law Australia for more details.

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What age can children walk home from school in Qld?

No legal age for leaving children home alone

There's no one law in Australia that says how old your child has to be before you can leave them alone. In Queensland, if you leave a child under 12 years of age for an unreasonable amount of time without supervision and care, you have committed a criminal offence.

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Can a teacher search a student Australia?

If the teacher wants to search you in non-urgent situations, for example if they think you have something banned or illegal, a teacher can ask to search you, but you don't have to agree. It's your right to refuse, but you may be disciplined, for example with a detention (or even suspension).

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Are teachers allowed to look through your messages?

No, unless you are in some weird private school where you and your parents agreed beforehand (in writing, with all required signatures), as a condition of enrolling you there.

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Can students take pictures of teachers without permission?

Photography is not a crime. Taking a photo of someone in a public place who does not have an expectation of privacy is not a crime. Taking a photo of someone who does have an expectation of privacy is a crime, even in a public space. That's why it's illegal to take up-skirt or restroom photos.

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What makes a father unfit for custody in Australia?

What exactly is an unfit parent in the eyes of the law? The legal definition of an unfit parent is when the parent through their conduct fails to provide proper guidance, care, or support. Also, if there is abuse, neglect, or substance abuse issues, that parent will be deemed unfit.

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At what age can a child refuse to see a parent in Australia?

In Australia, there is no minimum age which a child can legally refuse to see a parent following divorce or separation. Of course, once children of divorce reach the age of 18 years they can make their own decisions about where they live or which parent they want to spend time with.

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Do mothers have more rights than fathers Australia?

Technically, mothers' rights vs fathers' rights do not exist in Australia. The Family Law Amendment Act 2006 changed the emphasis from the parents to the children; the term 'shared parental responsibility' is now used instead.

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Can you dropout of school without parental consent Australia?

If you want to leave school before you finish Year 10 and do an apprenticeship, you have to get special permission. Click here for more information on getting permission. If you don't go to school between the age of 6 and 17, or don't complete Year 10, your parents can be fined!

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Can you homeschool yourself in Australia?

Homeschooling in Australia is legal in all states and territories, but each state has different regulations and requirements. So before you start on your homeschooling journey, make sure to familiarise yourself with the homeschooling requirements of where you live.

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What can get you expelled from school in Australia?

Being expelled means a student is permanently excluded from attending a school.
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consistently engages in behaviour that vilifies, defames, degrades or humiliates another person based on:
  • age.
  • breastfeeding.
  • gender; identity.
  • impairment.
  • industrial activity.
  • lawful sexual activity.
  • marital status.
  • parent or carer status.

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Is Year 12 compulsory in Australia?

Australia. In Australia, Year 12 is either the 12th or 13th year of compulsory education or the first or second year of post-compulsory education, depending on the state. However, one may leave school in year 10, after completing a series of compulsory tests, unless in Victoria, where no tests are required.

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Is year 10 compulsory in Australia?

Primary schools offer programs from Foundation to Years 6 or 7. Since 2010, it has been mandatory in all States and Territories for students to complete Year 10 and participate full time in education, training or employment, until they are at least 17 years old.

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Can you dropout of school at 14 in Australia?

When can I leave school? In South Australia, you have to go to school from the age of 6 until you turn 16 years of age. Once you turn 16 you can: decide to stay in school until the end of year 12, including studying for your SACE, IB or Steiner Education Course.

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