Legal

6 Legal and Compliance Matters for Churches to Address

Published on June 17, 2021

Church organisations need to ensure they are compliant with legal and other obligations in their operations…

Published on March 14, 2019

In 2013, the Victorian Parliament’s Family and Community Development Committee delivered its ‘Betrayal of Trust’…

Published on March 14, 2019

Victoria’s Reportable Conduct Scheme is now fully implemented, and organisations that provide care or services…

Published on August 24, 2017

The Australian Government has introduced new legislation to strengthen the protection of privacy and personal…

Published on August 19, 2017

As a result of the Royal Commission into child sex abuse in institutions, five amendments…

Published on April 20, 2017

All employers in Australia are responsible for maintaining health and safety in their workplaces. This…

Published on September 9, 2016

New compulsory minimum standards for child safety and protection were introduced on 1st January 2016…

Published on August 15, 2016

Recently we posted an article on the ‘failure to protect’ legislation introduced by the Victorian…

Published on May 26, 2016

Under Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and the Fair Work Act, Australian employers are charged…

Published on March 27, 2016

Sometimes owners or managers of businesses or organisations complain about being ‘stuck’ with an unsuitable…