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The list is to be published by the end of February each year of the course accreditation period.  \nAt the start of the teaching year TASC convenes a panel to recommend a list of topical issues. The panel consists of an experienced teacher from the Department for Education, Children and Young People , Catholic Education Tasmania , Independent Schools Tasmania, the Legal Studies Marking Coordinator, the Educational Lead and a subject matter expert. 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