Welcome to the November 2025 edition of CBP Focus, where our lawyers share key insights from across the practice.
From December 2025, Australia’s new Online Safety laws will ban social media accounts for under-16s, reshaping school policies, student wellbeing and parent expectations, with key priorities including risk management, clear communication and proactive support.
Receiving a Writ or Originating Motion in Victoria signifies the commencement of legal proceedings against you. This article outlines what these documents mean and the critical steps required to protect your position within strict timeframes.
A decision to refuse a rural subdivision has been upheld due to the impacts of fragmenting quality agricultural land and having regard to the region's broader capacity to support primary production.
Schools are under growing scrutiny to ensure safety during excursions and high-risk activities. Recent cases highlight the importance of thorough risk assessments, well-trained staff and clear emergency plans and reinforce that waivers never remove a school’s duty of care.
A proposal to facilitate the delivery of 158 residential lots is found to have significant impacts on biodiversity values which cannot be overcome by an environmental offset located 60 kilometres from the development site.
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