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A landmark Cyber Security Bill 2024 (Cth) (‘Cyber Bill’) was read in parliament on 09 Oct 2024. If the bill is passed, it would be Australia’s first standalone Cyber Security Act.

The High Court in 'Bird v DP' reaffirmed that an employment relationship is essential for establishing vicarious liability, overturning lower courts' views that relationships resembling employment might suffice.

As a general proposition, non-state schools can be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (‘ACNC’) as a charity for the advancement of education. Indeed, State regulators will expect this, and this will generally be required for grant eligibility.

A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission (‘Commission’) serves as a timely reminder of the requirements that must be followed when terminating an employee. In his decision on 7 October 2024, Deputy President Colman expanded on the considerations taken into account when determining if an unfair dismissal has occurred and, if so, the compensation available to the employee.

In the next 40 years, the number of Australians aged over 65 is expected to more than double, with those aged over 85 to more than triple. Thinking about the needs of an older Australian population has resulted in legislation being rewritten in anticipation of providing the care that may be required.

A recent NSW Supreme Court Case provides guidance to schools concerning their duty of care to protect students from bullying and assault after-hours.

On 18 October 2024, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia issued the Family Law Practice Direction: Defaulters’ List (Practice Direction) which will initially be piloted in the registry of the Sydney Courts