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These are the types of documents that the State Revenue Office may require from an applicant before issuing a certificate of No GAIC Liability for a school.

This list is not exhaustive and will depend on the particular circumstances of each case. Accordingly, you should contact us for more information on the types of supporting documents you should supply.

If some of the documentation is not available when you apply, please let us know in your application.

For more information about other non-liability events refer to excluded events.

Non-school landowner (e.g. a developer)

Subdivision of land

  • Copy of the development plan or precinct structure plan showing the proposed school lot.
  • Copy of the plan of subdivision.
  • Copy of the contract of sale for the school lot between the vendor and the school or proprietor of the school.
  • If the lot is purchased by a non-school landowner to be leased to a school, a copy of the lease agreement or other relevant agreement between that landowner and school.
  • ABN or ACN of the applicant seeking to register as a school.
  • Acknowledgement of receipt of application to register a school by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority.
  • Any other relevant documentation from the school or liable person (landowner) to support a claim that the subdivision is solely for a school or proposed school.

Building permit application

  • Copy of the planning permit or amended planning permit for a school.
  • Copy of school master plan showing school buildings and facilities.
  • Copy of the application to register a school.
  • Acknowledgement of receipt of application to register a school by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority.
  • Copy of receipt of payment of school registration fees.

Government school

Subdivision of land

  • Copy of the development plan or precinct structure plan showing the proposed school lot.
  • Copy of school master plan showing school buildings and facilities.
  • Copy of the application to register a school.
  • Acknowledgement of receipt of application to register a school by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority.
  • Copy of the receipt of payment of school registration fees.
  • Any other documentation to support a claim that the land is for a proposed school, for example budget allocation for the establishment of a school.

Building permit application

  • Copy of school master plan showing school buildings and facilities.
  • Copy of the application to register a school.
  • Acknowledgement of receipt of application to register a school by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority.
  • Copy of the receipt of payment of school registration fees.

School other than a government school

Subdivision of land

  • Copy of the development plan or precinct structure plan showing the proposed school lot.
  • Copy of the application for a planning permit for the proposed school.
  • Copy of the receipt for the fee paid for a planning permit application.
  • Copy of council’s direction to advertise a planning permit application.
  • Copy of the planning permit or amended planning permit for a school.
  • Copy of school master plan showing school buildings and facilities.
  • Copy of the application to register a school.
  • Acknowledgement of receipt of application to register a school by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority.
  • Copy of the receipt of payment of school registration fees.
  • Any other documentation to support a claim that the land is for a proposed school, for example directors or board minutes, feasibility study, parent information/publication/advertisement for the establishment of a school.

Building permit application

  • Copy of the planning permit or amended planning permit for a school.
  • Copy of school master plan showing school buildings and facilities.
  • Copy of the application to register a school.
  • Acknowledgement of receipt of application to register a school by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority.
  • Receipt of payment of school registration fees.
Last modified: 27 March 2024
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