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Full Bench confirms non-parties can appeal an arbitrated dispute

A Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has confirmed that a person or organisation who was not a party to a workplace dispute or arbitration of that dispute can appeal the Commission’s arbitrated decision in certain circumstances. The decision, arising from a childcare classification dispute, has implications for any organisation operating under a modern award or enterprise agreement that facilitates resolution by arbitration.

13 October 2026

Queensland’s Reportable Conduct Scheme: What schools need to know

Queensland’s Reportable Conduct Scheme is now in force, requiring reporting entities, including schools, to identify, report and investigate allegations of child abuse or child-related misconduct made about workers.

10 September 2026

Avoiding unfair dismissal in schools: When does teacher discipline cross the line?

Amid rising unfair dismissal claims in schools, two recent Fair Work Commission decisions provide helpful guidance on when teacher misconduct justifies dismissal.

16 April 2026

Schooling disputes after separation: how the Court decides

Parents often clash over which school their child should attend. Courts avoid ranking schools and instead focus on what best serves the child’s interests.

1 October 2025

Parenting orders and schools: what parents need to know

Parenting orders do not bind schools. It is important for parents to understand the limits of what schools can and cannot do when it comes to enforcing family law orders.

17 September 2025

Accountant’s failure to disclose autism diagnosis pays dividends for employer’s defence of an adverse action claim

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia have recently dismissed an accountant’s claims of adverse action and disability discrimination, finding that there was no causal link between the employee’s dismissal and his autism.

30 March 2023

No negligence during football game collision – due to proper supervision, school avoids paying almost $580,000 in damages

A student’s negligence claim against a school following a football game collision has failed due to the school’s proper supervision and safe conduct of the game.

2 November 2021

Topics: Education and training

Full Bench confirms non-parties can appeal an arbitrated dispute

Queensland’s Reportable Conduct Scheme: What schools need to know

Avoiding unfair dismissal in schools: When does teacher discipline cross the line?

Schooling disputes after separation: how the Court decides

Parenting orders and schools: what parents need to know

Accountant’s failure to disclose autism diagnosis pays dividends for employer’s defence of an adverse action claim

No negligence during football game collision – due to proper supervision, school avoids paying almost $580,000 in damages

School ordered to make compensation payments after unreasonable teacher transfer

Impairments, inappropriate behaviour and discrimination in schools – what you need to know

What happens if a school fails to follow the correct processes when dismissing an employee?

Subpoenas and documents – do schools need to comply?

Five top tips for effective notetaking in schools

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