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.