From 1 March 2025, Queensland employers have a duty to implement a sexual harassment prevention plan. This prevention plan must comply with several new prescriptive requirements, be regularly reviewed and be easily accessible and understood by workers. A failure to comply with the new laws could attract hefty fines, even if no harassment occurs.
Many Australian independent schools will enter into bargaining for new Enterprise Agreements this year and early into 2026. Effective negotiations often come down to clear planning, goal setting and understanding trends and different approaches that other independent schools are taking to navigate key issues.
The proliferation of AI technologies, particularly generative tools, has brought with it a host of legal and ethical concerns. In Australia, there are laws to protect minors' privacy and data, but these do not automatically prevent children from using AI tools.
In a recent decision that may impact how government employers implement wage deductions, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) ruled that a claw back provision in a signed “letter of appointment” did not automatically authorise a deduction for relocation expenses.
*Disclaimer: This article contains details about sexual assault/abuse which may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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