Our Areas of Practice
Governance, Risk & Compliance
We advise schools on governance frameworks and regulatory obligations, including:
Section 83C compliance
non-government school registration
governance and board advisory
risk management and compliance systems
policy development and review
Employment Law & Human Resources
We provide practical advice on workforce management and employment issues, including:
employment contracts
disciplinary processes
termination and redundancy
workplace investigations
staff complaints and disputes
visa and immigration matters
Work Health & Safety
We assist schools to manage WHS obligations and risk exposure, including:
WHS compliance advice
risk management systems
incident response
governance and reporting
ISO 45001-aligned WHS audits
Child Safeguarding & Protection
We advise on child protection and safeguarding obligations, including:
child protection frameworks
complaints and reporting obligations
policy development
incident management
Student, Family & Children’s Law
We assist with legal issues involving students and families, including:
family law matters impacting schools
enrolment and student disputes
complaints and disciplinary matters
Privacy & Data Protection
We advise on compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 and data governance, including:
privacy policies and compliance
handling of student and staff information
data breaches and response
integration with school systems
Commercial & Operational Matters
We provide legal support across school operations, including:
commercial contracts
property transactions and leasing
debt recovery and school fees
copyright and intellectual property
sports law matters
How We Work With Schools
We work with:
school boards and responsible persons
principals and executive teams
business managers
internal and external HR and compliance providers
Our role is to support decision-making and ensure legal compliance across the full operation of the school.