Education Law Notes – Term 3

Introduction

Another term has flown by and the holidays are upon us. While the break is well deserved and I trust you are able to put your laptop and report writing aside for a while, there are always things to learn about as the law intersects with education.

In these Notes, we remind you of the need to comply carefully with the rules of your DGR funds to ensure the ATO stays off your back. Another area of compliance to watch to satisfy the ACNC and your state or territory education department is financial management. This is not just a "Tick the box" area. Getting it right could save you losing millions of dollars to fraudulent employees.

COVID-19 has caused extra stress to many families. Among other things, this has increased the impact on schools of couples separating. We have provided a timely reminder that it is not for schools to enforce Family Court Orders!