Are you ready for changes to the National Quality Framework?
From 1 October 2017 changes to the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations (as implemented across Australia) will take effect in all States and Territories, except in Western Australia where the changes will take effect from 1 October 2018. A revised National Quality Standard will also take effect in all jurisdictions from 1 […]
ReadmoreSchool uniform policy found to be discriminatory on religious grounds
A Melton Christian school has been found to have discriminated against a young Sikh student because its uniform policy explicitly required boys to have short hair and did not permit students to wear any head coverings related to a non-Christian faith. The student, who was 5 years old, had uncut hair and wore a head […]
ReadmoreWWC Checks – changes to strengthen protections but is a WWC Check enough for schools?
From 1 August 2017 changes came into effect to increase the protection for children by broadening the type of contact with children for which a working with children check is required. However, schools should carefully consider whether in all cases relying only on a WWC Check is enough. Prior to the changes, a WWC Check […]
ReadmoreReportable conduct scheme – Principals obliged to ensure School policies are compliant
From 1 July 2017 school Principals will be obliged to ensure compliance with the Reportable Conduct Scheme introduced by amendments to the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. The Scheme will be administered by the Commission for Children and Young People, including by overseeing investigations or conducting investigations itself. School Principals will be obliged to […]
ReadmoreDeveloper left in the dark as builder garnishes $11 Million from developer’s bank account without notice
In the recent decision of Fitz Jersey Pty Ltd v Atlas Construction Group Pty Ltd [2017] NSWCA 53 a Contractor was able to garnish $11 million from the Principal’s bank account using the NSW security of payment legislation. The Principal was caught by surprise because at the time the money was garnished from its bank […]
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