Windfall Gains Tax: 2024 Updates
What is the Windfall Gains Tax? Windfall Gains Tax is an additional tax imposed on owners of land who accrue unanticipated gains of income as a result of the [...]
Teacher Shortages
Teacher Shortages and Immigration Law No doubt you are aware of the nationwide teacher shortages. Schools across the country are experiencing immense difficulty filling staff vacancies and the pressure [...]
The NCCD – meeting your compliance obligations
The NCCD – meeting your compliance obligations All schools across Australia are required to participate in the annual Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) regarding students with disability. The [...]
Pre-employment screening of new employees
Pre-Employment Screening The obligation on schools and school leaders to protect the safety and wellbeing of students is of highest priority. A range of factors and decisions contribute to [...]
Non-Disclosure Agreements in Workplace Sexual Harassment Matters
Non-Disclosure Agreements in Workplace Sexual Harassment Matters In a landmark move by the Victorian Government, the use of non-disclosure agreements in matters involving workplace sexual harassment will soon be [...]
New Online Safety Act 2021
New Online Safety Act 2021 To keep up to date with advances in technology and in responding to new online threats, harmful behaviour and toxic content, a robust new [...]
Does your enrolment contract contain unfair terms?
Does your enrolment contract contain unfair terms? We have previously written about the importance of ensuring your school enrolment contact is clear, concise, and regularly checked. The importance of having [...]
Can you spot a Scam Email?
Can you spot a Scam Email? With the ever increasing use of digital and online resources, schools are more at risk than ever to fall victim to online scams [...]
The New Ministerial Order 1359
The New Ministerial Order 1359A new Ministerial Order implementing the new Child Safe Standards, will come into effect on 1 July 2022 for all Victorian schools.As a Principal, you should [...]
Can a parent sue the school for “failing to educate” a child?
Can a parent sue the school for "failing to educate" a child? In a social and political environment that is becoming more and more litigious, it seems that people [...]
