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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

The law is dynamic, constantly evolving to reflect shifting societal values and beliefs. This notion is particularly evident in the field Anti-Discrimination, which continues to develop in response to the growing expectation that the legal system will fiercely protect individual rights. For educational institutions, who are charged with providing learning environments free from discrimination and vilification, this shifting landscape can create many pitfalls in formulating and revising policies and procedures.

The Federal Court of Australia handed down a significant decision on 24 September 2024. The Court enforced a 12-month restraint of trade condition in an employment contract and ordered that the former employee pay $500,000 in damages to his previous employer for breach of that restraint of trade condition.

Covert recordings – Is it a valid reason for dismissal?

An ATO tax ruling of a narrower view where a school in TR 2013/2 meant that many non-conventional, recreational, or non-systematic schools could not claim DGR endorsement for school building funds.

In Australia, the government supports charities in many ways, including via grants and tax concessions.