ArticleReligious Discrimination Bill 2019Article discusses the Religious Discrimination Bill and focuses on discrimination in education. AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleStrategic choices for universities in the ATEC eraUniversities should consider these six strategic choices to help chart a way forward to new growth opportunities.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionKordaMentha
ArticleBeaumaris Primary School child sexual abuse inquiry expandsThis inquiry into child sexual abuse claims has been steadfast in its mission to bring justice to abuse victims.AustraliaCriminal LawHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleHow do I change or choose a school for my child, after separation?Unless a court has ordered otherwise, separated parents must try to make joint decisions about a school for their child.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleImpairment discrimination, access to exams and termination of enrolment by the universityThe student alleged direct and indirect discrimination and victimisation by the university because of his impairments.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleA recent $10 million undertaking puts the spotlight back on violence in schoolsThe ACT Education Directorate entered into a record undertaking with Worksafe ACT dealing with injuries suffered by staff.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCooper Grace Ward
ArticleEducation Law Notes – Term 1, 2021Articles in this issue include the importance of incident reports and financial support for schools via bequests in wills.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNSW Court dismisses school's bullying appealSchools must have a policy to deal with bullying, and must fully enforce that policy every time an incident is reported.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionTindall Gask Bentley
ArticleTeacher reinstated after being dismissed for restraining a studentThis WA case is some comfort for schools, including insight into when restraint and other use of force may be reasonable.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCooper Grace Ward
ArticleTeacher reinstated following accidental allergic reactionSchools should keep detailed notes to ensure that essential information about any student is communicated to all staff.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCooper Grace Ward
ArticleUnfair dismissal claim following unclear employment terms – a lesson for schoolsSchools and principals should ensure that documents containing employment terms are carefully checked to avoid errors. AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCooper Grace Ward
ArticleChild sexual abuse and exploitation of power in Australian schoolsExploitation of power and abuse by those in positions of authority, such as teachers, causes lasting harm to victims.AustraliaCriminal LawHall Payne Lawyers
ArticleRespecting religious conviction and avoiding workplace discriminationEmployers should be mindful of workplace conduct that may be direct or indirect discrimination of an employee's religion.AustraliaEmployment and HRMDC Legal
ArticleThe potential cost of free labour: what makes an intern an employee?An intern arrangement must be structured as a vocational placement where the main purpose benefits the student or worker.AustraliaEmployment and HRClayton Utz
ArticleCourt considers constitutional validity of providing development funding for religious purposesThere may be other constitutional challenges relating to grants to schools or religious institutions under the SA Act.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleDrafting effective IP licensing agreements in academic and research environmentsThe article looks at key considerations relevant to IP commercialisation activities in academic or research environments.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleHigher Education – navigating market disruptionThe higher education sector suffered a heavy financial blow, from which it may not recover without significant reform.AustraliaInternational LawKordaMentha
ArticleIt Pays to Think About Causation in Negligence ActionsSeveral 2012 decisions have highlighted consideration of the crucial ingredient in negligence actions – causation.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDLA Piper Australia
ArticleHigher education: darker clouds on the horizonTo reduce over-reliance on international student income, universities should consider diversifying their revenue streams.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionKordaMentha