Recent legislative reforms proposed in New South Wales signal a shift in how schools may respond to harmful or disruptive behaviour by adults within their communities. The proposed framework is intended to provide schools with clearer, more flexible powers to address unreasonable conduct on school grounds, at school-related events and online.
In this edition, you will find our regular roundup of recent digital governance news* and developments in Australia and across the globe.
A District Court decision highlights that NDIS providers remain responsible for work health and safety risks in participants’ homes, with LiveBetter convicted following a fatal scalding incident. The case underscores the need for robust risk assessments, clear procedures and competency-based training where clients are particularly vulnerable.
Victoria’s proposed amendments to the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) introduce a statutory right to work from home, requiring employers to assess requests within 21 days against reasonableness criteria. The reforms shift flexibility from policy to enforceable entitlement, with implications for workplace practices and compliance.
The Planning and Environment Court has confirmed that infrastructure charges can be levied in respect of a potential future dwelling house, before any new dwelling house is built.
A local government's decision to approve an additional two storeys for a residential development in Palm Beach is confirmed because of compliance with the building height uplift provisions.
