A suite of reforms have been introduced to modernise Victoria’s fire services framework and to implement additional protections for injured firefighters.
Read MoreNew Reforms to Victoria’s Fire Services Framework
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Recent Amendments to the Working With Children Regime in QLD
Posted in Employment
The Working With Children scheme in QLD has been amended to clarify certain terminology, streamline existing processes and to bolster protective measures in relation to children.
Read MoreRecent Amendments to South Australian Worker Screening Laws
Posted in Employment
In anticipation of the NDIS rollout in South Australia, changes have been made to the relevant working with children and disability worker laws to align the requirements with NDIS standards.
Read MoreUpcoming Amendments to the Victorian Disability Act
Posted in Disability Services
As Victoria prepares to transition to the NDIS, several amendments have been made to the Disability Act 2006 (Vic) to reflect NDIS standards, in relation to restrictive practices, information systems and community visitors.
Read MoreUpcoming Changes to Enhance Child Safety in the ACT
Posted in Duty of Care
Following the Royal Commissions into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, the ACT has introduced several amendments to the mandatory reporting and reportable conduct schemes to enhance the protection of children from abuse.
Read MoreNew Aged Care Single Quality Framework
Posted in Aged Care
From 1 July 2019, approved providers of Commonwealth funded aged care will be assessed against a new set of Aged Care Quality Standards. Here’s what approved providers need to know.
Read MoreCase Note: Breach of Contract and Liability for Loss of Expected Benefit
Posted in Governance
In this case, the Queensland Supreme Court held that a dentist, who had been lawfully terminated for allegedly sexually harassing a dental assistant, was liable to compensate his former employer for the loss of opportunity to profit ...
Read MoreNew restrictions on vaping and smoking in enclosed public places in SA
Posted in OH&S
New legislation has been introduced in SA to regulate the sale and consumption of e-cigarettes and to implement new signage requirements in ‘no smoking’ zones.
Read MoreEnhanced Protections for Tax and Corporate Whistleblowers
Posted in Governance
From 1 July 2019, Australia’s corporate whistleblower scheme will be strengthened to enhance protection for persons who disclose sensitive tax and corporate information in certain circumstances.
Read MoreHealth Practitioner Regulation National Law Amendment
Posted in Governance
The Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (Qld) will amend the National Law to clarify when health practitioners are required to make a mandatory notification about another practitioner’s ...
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