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Trade Support Loans Priority List 2014

made under subsection 105(1) of the Trade Support Loans Act 2014

Compilation No. 1  

Compilation date:   25 December 2021

Includes amendments up to: F2021L01905

 

About this compilation

 

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Trade Support Loans Priority List 2014 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 25 December 2021 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Modifications

If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Self‑repealing provisions

If a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

 

 

 

 

 

Contents

1 Name of List           1

3 Authority           1

4 Definitions           1

5 List of occupations for which skilled persons are a priority (the Act, ss 105(1)(a))  1

6 List of qualifications leading to occupations for which skilled persons are a priority (the Act, ss 105(1)(b))                                                                                                                               1

7 Provision for matters of an application or transitional nature (the Act, ss 105(4))   1

 

 

1 Name of List

  This List is the TSL Priority List.

3 Authority

  This List is made under section 105 of the Trade Support Loans Act 2014.

4 Definitions

  In this List, unless the contrary intention appears:

Act means the Trade Support Loans Act 2014.

commencement date means the date confirmed by the relevant State Training Authority, as the date that the training contract for the apprenticeship is taken to have commenced. Commenced has a corresponding meaning.

recommencement date means the date confirmed by the relevant State Training Authority, as the date the apprentice has commenced in an apprenticeship with the same or another employer, to continue working towards an incomplete apprenticeship.

5 List of occupations for which skilled persons are a priority (the Act, ss 105(1)(a))

  For the purposes of paragraph 105(1)(a) of the Act, the list of occupations for which skilled persons are a priority is specified in the list known as the National Skills Needs List available from www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au.

6 List of qualifications leading to occupations for which skilled persons are a priority (the Act, ss 105(1)(b))

  For the purposes of paragraph 105(1)(b) of the Act, the list of qualifications leading to occupations for which skilled persons are a priority is specified in the list known as the TSL Qualifications List available from www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au.

7 Provision for matters of an application or transitional nature (the Act, ss 105(4))

  1.       For the purposes of subsection 105(4) of the Act, where a qualification has been added to the List after the commencement date or recommencement date of a person’s apprenticeship, a person can make an application for trade support loan.
  2.       For the purposes of subsection 105(4) of the Act, where a qualification is removed from the List, but a person undertaking that qualification had lodged an application for trade support loan that was not determined before the removal of the qualification, the person will be taken to satisfy paragraph 8(2)(a)(ii) of the Act.
  3.       Where a qualification is removed from the List and the Secretary has:
    1.     made determination granting a person’s application for trade support loan that is in effect; or
    2.   previously made a determination granting the person’s application for trade support loan

 the person can continue to make subsequent applications for trade support loan for subsequent instalment periods for that qualification for the remainder of their apprenticeship (including any recommencement), and the person will be taken to have satisfied subparagraph 8(2)(a)(ii) of the Act

  1.       Where a qualification is removed from the List, a person who commenced this qualification after the removal date will be taken not to satisfy paragraph 8(2)(a)(ii) of the Act if they make an application for trade support loan in respect of the qualification after the removal date.

 

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history. 

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

o = order(s)

ad = added or inserted

Ord = Ordinance

am = amended

orig = original

amdt = amendment

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

c = clause(s)

    /sub‑subparagraph(s)

C[x] = Compilation No. x

pres = present

Ch = Chapter(s)

prev = previous

def = definition(s)

(prev…) = previously

Dict = Dictionary

Pt = Part(s)

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

Div = Division(s)

 

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

reloc = relocated

    effect

renum = renumbered

F = Federal Register of Legislation

rep = repealed

gaz = gazette

rs = repealed and substituted

LA = Legislation Act 2003

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

Sch = Schedule(s)

(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

    effect

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

SR = Statutory Rules

    cannot be given effect

Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)

mod = modified/modification

SubPt = Subpart(s)

No. = Number(s)

underlining = whole or part not

 

    commenced or to be commenced

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Name

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Trade Support Loans Priority List 2014

 

18 July 2014

(See F2014L01006)

19 July 2014

-

Trade Support Loans Legislation Amendment Instrument 2021

24 December 2021
(see F2021L01905)

25 December 2021

-

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

s. 2

rep LA s 48D

s. 6

am F2021L01905

 

 

 

 

Overview

The Trade Support Loans Priority List 2014 is a legislative instrument made under section 105 of the Trade Support Loans Act 2014. This Act was introduced to address the need for financial support to apprentices and trainees in occupations where skilled persons are in demand, thereby ensuring that there is a skilled workforce to meet Australia's economic needs. The priority list identifies specific occupations and qualifications that are considered a priority for the purposes of eligibility for trade support loans. The Trade Support Loans Priority List 2014 was enacted by the Australian Government and specifies the occupations and qualifications that qualify for priority consideration, as outlined in the National Skills Needs List and the TSL Qualifications List. The policy objective is to support the training and development of skilled workers in priority occupations, facilitating economic growth and addressing skill shortages.

Scope and Application

The Trade Support Loans Priority List 2014, as a legislative instrument, applies to the trade support loan provisions under the Trade Support Loans Act 2014. It specifies the occupations and qualifications for which skilled persons are considered a priority. The list of occupations and qualifications are detailed in the National Skills Needs List and the TSL Qualifications List, respectively, which are publicly accessible online. This instrument is applicable nationwide, aligning with the federal jurisdiction of the Trade Support Loans Act 2014. It does not explicitly mention exclusions or exemptions, but rather provides detailed conditions under which trade support loans can be applied for, including transitional provisions for apprenticeships. The instrument is subject to modifications and updates as per the Trade Support Loans Act 2014 and its subordinate instruments, ensuring that the list remains current with evolving industry needs and legislative changes.

Key Provisions

The Trade Support Loans Priority List 2014 specifies occupations and qualifications for which skilled persons are considered a priority under the Trade Support Loans Act 2014 (section 1). This list is intended to guide the allocation of trade support loans to individuals pursuing these occupations and qualifications. The priority occupations are listed in the National Skills Needs List, which can be found on the Australian Apprenticeships website (section 5). Similarly, the priority qualifications are listed in the TSL Qualifications List, also available on the Australian Apprenticeships website (section 6). The List is issued under the authority granted by section 105 of the Trade Support Loans Act 2014 (section 3). The obligations under this legislation include the requirement for apprentices and employers to refer to the specified lists when applying for trade support loans. If an occupation or qualification is added to the priority list after the commencement or recommencement date of an apprenticeship, an application for a trade support loan can be made (section 7). If a qualification is removed from the list but an application for a trade support loan was lodged before the removal and not yet determined, the applicant will still be considered to meet the eligibility criteria (section 7). Conversely, if a qualification is removed from the list and an application is made after the removal date, the applicant will not be considered to meet the eligibility criteria (section 7). In terms of consequences for non-compliance or breach of the provisions, the legislation does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences. However, the general implication is that failure to adhere to the specified lists for occupations and qualifications may result in disqualification from receiving trade support loans. The absence of specific penalties in the legislation suggests that the primary enforcement mechanism is through the eligibility criteria for loan applications. The focus is on ensuring that funds are directed towards apprentices in priority occupations and qualifications, thereby supporting the development of critical skills in the workforce.

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