In this edition, you will find our regular roundup of recent digital governance news* and developments in Australia and across the globe.
A recent decision from the New South Wales Supreme Court found that the interests of justice was a key issue when considering an application to transfer a medical negligence claim from the NSW jurisdiction to the Queensland Supreme Court.
With over 620,000 Australian children in music education, the developmental benefits are clear, but so are the child safety risks, highlighted by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Schools and organisations must manage these risks, especially in one-on-one settings, to meet their non-delegable duty of care.
The 2025 Sydney Property Think Tank brought together industry experts, policymakers and thought leaders for an evening of robust discussion on the future of Australia’s property market.
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.
Recent Fair Work Act reforms are driving changes in enterprise bargaining for independent schools, with a focus on workload, staffing, and flexible work arrangements.
