Recent Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia decision clarifies statutory unconscionability under the ACL, confirming the role and application of statutory factors, rather than general concepts of acceptable social or community standards.
In this edition, you will find our regular roundup of recent digital governance news* and developments in Australia and across the globe.
A recent QCAT decision addresses the appropriate length of disqualification for a psychologist convicted of misconduct, focusing on balancing sentencing principles, delays in proceedings, and protecting public trust in the profession.
A landmark NSW Court of Appeal decision affirms that schools owe a duty of care to students beyond school hours and grounds, highlighting legal responsibilities around supervision, risk management, and institutional liability in cases of student bullying and assault.
An independent review of NSW’s ECEC Regulatory Authority calls for urgent reforms to strengthen child safety, transparency, and public trust across the early education sector.
Recent judicial interpretations clarify the scope of the Warsaw Convention regarding airline liability during embarkation, disembarkation, and carriage by air.
