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ArticleVicarious liability for abuse of students by staff and othersThe Court awarded more than $2.6 million in damages for abuse, the highest award for institutional abuse in Australia.AustraliaCriminal LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleUS bill to restrict social networking between teachers and students contestedA US state recently proposed legisaltion banning contact between teachers and students on Facebook.AustraliaFinance and BankingColin Biggers & Paisley
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ArticleInternational graduates in limbo: Grattan Institute's call for visa reformsA Grattan Institute report called for visa reforms to ensure a sustainable and fair system for international graduates.AustraliaImmigrationRoam Migration Law
ArticleCyber risks emerge as schools implement online home-based learningSchools must undertake risk assessments and develop protocols to identify and manage security, privacy and data risks.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleHow accurate is your school promotional material?School promotional material must be accurate and not breach the misleading and deceptive conduct provisions of the ACL.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionClifford Gouldson Lawyers
ArticleModern technology procurement - moving to the service worldIncreased ICT reliance and constant changes require Business Managers in schools to stay abreast of the latest practices.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionMoore Australia
ArticleRising Class Sizes and Rising Duty of Care – 5 Tips for School StaffAn increase in class sizes places extra burdens on staff and equals a rise in efforts to discharge their duty of care.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleSocial media misfire – online petition set up to support suspended principal leads to defamation caseSocial media facilitates communication with staff and parents, but schools need policies and safeguards for its use.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCooper Grace Ward
ArticleEaster school holidays for separated parentsWith Easter holidays just recently, this is a guide for separated parents seeking to travel overseas with their children.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleNot-for-profits and Education in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal OutlookReform of the NFP sector continues at a steady pace and the government has provided additional funding for education.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMoore Australia
ArticleChanges to the Education Tax Refund – Information for SchoolsThe Education Tax Refund (ETR) allows eligible persons to claim a refund of up to 50% of eligible education expenses.AustraliaTaxMakinson d'Apice Lawyers
ArticleAchieving gender balance in co-educational schools in VictoriaTo address gender imbalance, co-ed schools in Victoria must obtain an exemption under anti-discrimination legislation.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleDistrict Court finds non-delegable duty of school during skiing excursionThe school was found liable for the student's injury when skiing even though he was under the care of another party.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleNailed! Marque Lawyers semi-regular wrap up of whos been sprung by the ACCC and how much it costThis article includes summaries of recent cases involving the ACCC, consumer law, competition and misleading conduct.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionMarque Lawyers
ArticleSystemic failures in preventing abuse in Victorian schoolsThis inquiry could pave the way for better safeguarding measures in schools and institutions nationwide.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleVicarious liability of the school for teacher perpetrated child sexual abuseThe former student claimed that the school was vicariously liable for the sexual offences committed by the teacher.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCooper Grace Ward
ArticleBusiness practice considerations for universities under the PPSAUniversities also need to understand how the PPSA may affect their business practices and contracting requirements.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawSparke Helmore Lawyers