The Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme was introduced in February 2018 to improve consumer protection and security relating to personal…
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Aug 20, 2020
INSIGHT: Safe Sleep and Rest Policies
Education and care providers will be aware that they are under a duty to adequately supervise children both when they…
Sep 4, 2019
INSIGHT: Family Day Care – Compliance and Policies and Procedures
Approved providers of family day care services will be aware that their State Regulatory Authority is responsible for regulating early…
Feb 25, 2019
INSIGHT: A reminder: Child Care providers in Victoria, now subject to the Victorian Reportable Conduct Scheme
The new laws which applied from 1 January 2019, regulate the way in which employers in the child care industry…
Sep 24, 2018
INSIGHT: Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
On 16 September 2018 the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced that he will ask the Governor General to establish a…
Sep 18, 2018
INSIGHT: Can a loss of superannuation pension form part of a loss of earning claim for a retired claimant?
An expansion of claims for loss of earning capacity. The High Court of Australia has held that a superannuation pension…
Aug 28, 2018
INSIGHT: Child Care Subsidy Law– An introduction to the new Minister’s Rules and Secretary’s Rules 2017
2 July 2018 saw a huge change in the practical and legal governance of child care benefits across Australia with…
Aug 6, 2018
INSIGHT: High stakes for organisational heads as Victoria introduces new requirements as part of reportable conduct scheme
In the wake of the “Betrayal of Trust Inquiry” the Victorian government is rolling out wide ranging new legislative amendments[1] in…
May 14, 2018
INSIGHT: Charities Unclear and Uncertain about Disclosure of Political Donations and Expenditure
Important changes to funding and disclosure laws which apply to charities are on the horizon under proposed changes to Commonwealth…
Jul 29, 2017
INSIGHT: Choosing the right not-for-profit structure
The term ‘not-for-profit’ describes a range of organisations that are bound together by a purpose to achieve a public, social…
Jun 4, 2017
INSIGHT: How long must you retain child care records in Victoria?
Are you aware that there are stringent requirements to retain child care records and also to implement supporting policies? The…