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Can non-custodial parents whose children attend a private school/college get access to their children`s school reports?

Yes.

In most circumstances, it will be reasonable under the Privacy Act to allow non-custodial parents to have access.

Limits to access

There may be times when access will not be reasonable. A school will need to carefully consider these cases.

Example

  • There is demonstrable risk to the child, including where a Court protection order is in place. The protection order may deny a parent access to a child, or limit the parent's access to information about the child.

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