ArticleMedical Board decision overturned on ReviewThis specialist anaesthetist was successful in an application for review of a decision of the Medical Board of Australia.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionGilchrist Connell
ArticleMonitoring student online behaviour - what is the role of schools?Cyberbullying and misuse of social media which may involve school computers should be addressed in social media policies.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleThe legal obligations of parents whose children are learning from homeContinuity of learning is important, and being at home because of COVID-19, shouldn't provide a disruption to learning.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleThe floodgates - to university workplace enterprise bargaining - are open… or are they?Murdoch was successful in terminating its agreement, but each case before the Commission is considered on its own merits.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleHow can the Family Court impact the schooling for a child?It is important to know whether or not there are Family Court proceedings underway or if there are Family Court Orders.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleProtection orders, domestic violence orders and obligations for schoolsSchools do not have to comply with, or enforce, Protection Orders, but they should have procedures in place for parents.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleCyber Security – Increased Challenges For InstitutionsThe Australian education sector is rapidly embracing technology. Laptops, tablets and internet connected devices are increasingly the first choice learning tool for students and staff across Australia's schools and universities.AustraliaPrivacyClyde & Co
ArticleNew Tax Ruling For School Building FundsTR 2013/2 clarifies the definition of a school or college and identifies key requirements for a school building fund. AustraliaTaxMoore Australia
ArticleADT finds that Newcastle University did not discriminate against a studentThe ADT held that neither the University nor one of its lecturers discriminated on the basis of race or disability.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleCommission decision highlights the importance of conducting sound investigation of incidents involving studentsEmployers in early learning centres must properly investigate, after a teacher was falsely accused of mistreating a child.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCooper Grace Ward
ArticleDebt Recovery: Recovering Unpaid School Fees from ParentsThe article discusses a number of legal procedures which could be used to recover outstanding school fees from parents.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleIs the Universities Accord the funding answer?The Accord Final Report creates a blueprint for higher education planning out to 2050.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionKordaMentha
ArticleYou've Had A Windfall And Won Lotto! To Keep It You'd Best Get Expert Advice There are legal and emotional pitfalls with a sudden windfall. AustraliaConsumer ProtectionStacks Law Firm
ArticleFormer school principal in Victoria faces 74 child sexual abuse chargesIn NSW, the government has introduced changes to child sex offences to strengthen the laws and provide better protection.AustraliaCriminal LawSydney Criminal Lawyers
ArticleQCA confirms school not liable for slip on grape by the teacherWhere a risk is foreseeable but highly unlikely to occur, employers are only expected to take reasonable precautions.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleUnreasonable workloads and psychiatric injury – when does a duty to protect employees arise?An employer's duty to ameliorate risk of psychiatric harm may arise even before an employee shows signs of distress. AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
VideoInterview With The CEO Of ARITA (Video)John Melluish, CEO of ARITA, discusses the evolution of Australia's insolvency landscape from the 1980s boom to today's post-COVID environment. The conversation examines the increasing role of the ATO, stakeholder expectations, modern regulatory challenges including AML obligations, and the future direction of insolvency reform and practitioner education. AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCathro & Partners
ArticleStudent accommodation market in Australia growing strongerThe shortage of student accommodation offers opportunities for local and international student accommodation providers.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleNot-for-profit school boards: What are my obligations as a voluntary board member?You should become familiar with the many responsibilities of a voluntary board member of a not-for-profit school.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward