Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281:clause:1ab_527
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1AB cl 527
Character Range: 1307834–1310662

527       Schools Pathways Program                                                                                                                             To:
                                                                                                                                                               (a) provide linkages, and enhance work and career pathways, for students into the Australian defence industry and address specific skills gaps in defence industry capability; and
                                                                                                                                                               (b) expand the pool of skilled workers from which the Australian defence industry can recruit (including by supporting studies, experiences and educational endeavours in science, technology, engineering and mathematics for students).
                                                                                                                                                               This objective has the effect it would have if it were limited to measures:
                                                                                                                                                               (a) with respect to maintaining Australian defence industry capability; or
                                                                                                                                                               (b) for the provision of benefits to students (within the meaning of paragraph 51(xxiiiA) of the Constitution); or
                                                                                                                                                               (c) to give effect to Australia's obligations under either or both of the following:
                                                                                                                                                               (i) the Convention on the Rights of the Child, particularly Articles 28 and 29;
                                                                                                                                                               (ii) the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, particularly Article 13; or
                                                                                                                                                               (d) involving the granting of financial assistance to a State or Territory; or
                                                                                                                                                               (e) undertaken in, or in relation to, a Territory.