Workplace Manslaughter Offences
Workplace Manslaughter Offences Recent media coverage of WorkSafe’s decision to pursue private school Haileybury over the death of a school groundsman in 2018 serves as a timely reminder of the [...]
COVID-19 Restrictions: Can Students Still Use Playground Equipment?
COVID-19 Restrictions: Can Students Still Use Playground Equipment? In this uncertain and ever-changing Covid-19 environment, you are likely faced with new questions and considerations about school operations each and every [...]
The Art Room, Cleaners Cupboard and the Dangerous Goods Act
The Art Room, Cleaners Cupboard and the Dangerous Goods Act Principals have legal and moral obligations to keep their students and staff safe. One of the many considerations in discharging [...]
Legal Liability for Cyberbullying: Can a school be held responsible?
Legal Liability for Cyberbullying: Can a school be held responsible? Bullying and harassment between students is not new and, unfortunately, continues in schools today. Historically, bullying was limited to acts [...]
Reportable Conduct Scheme: What you need to know
Reportable Conduct Scheme: What you need to know As of 1 July 2017, all schools in Victoria must comply with the Reportable Conduct Scheme requirements set out in the Child [...]
The Enrolment Contract, Outstanding Fees and the Bullying Defence
The Enrolment Contract, Outstanding Fees and the Bullying Defence As discussed in a previous issue, the enrolment contract can be a powerful tool for a school to enforce behaviour standards and [...]
Duty of Care and Sporting Activities: A Guide for Schools
Duty of Care and Sporting Activities Schools, teachers and Principals owe students a non-delegable duty to ensure reasonable care is taken for their safety. This means appropriate and reasonably practical [...]
Mandatory Reporting: A Summary for Schools
Mandatory Reporting: A Summary for Schools Since 1994, Victoria has placed an obligation on teachers and principals to report suspected child abuse. 7 out of the 8 Australian states and [...]
Vicarious Liability: Childhood Sexual Abuse & Schools
Vicarious Liability: Childhood Sexual Abuse & Schools In light of todays Magistrates Court decision for George Pell to stand trial on allegations of historical child abuse, many of you may [...]
