A recent QCAT decision addresses the appropriate length of disqualification for a psychologist convicted of misconduct, focusing on balancing sentencing principles, delays in proceedings, and protecting public trust in the profession.
A landmark NSW Court of Appeal decision affirms that schools owe a duty of care to students beyond school hours and grounds, highlighting legal responsibilities around supervision, risk management, and institutional liability in cases of student bullying and assault.
An independent review of NSW’s ECEC Regulatory Authority calls for urgent reforms to strengthen child safety, transparency, and public trust across the early education sector.
Recent judicial interpretations clarify the scope of the Warsaw Convention regarding airline liability during embarkation, disembarkation, and carriage by air.
Recent court decisions confirm that cruise-lines owe passengers a duty of care to mitigate foreseeable risks of COVID-19 infection, setting the stage for ongoing damage assessments in representative proceedings.
The recent alleged assault of Murgon State Primary School principal by a parent serves as a timely reminder of the importance of staff, student and community safety at schools. When parents or community members pose a risk to school safety, Queensland's Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Act) provides powers to protect staff and students.