About this Service
The education sector regularly faces issues which require legal advice from professionals that understand the educational landscape. Our experienced team can assist leaders of schools and education facilities, boards and individual teachers in navigating through a number of complex legal issues relating to schools, including:
- Child protection and mandatory reporting issues under the;
- Child Protection Act 1999 (Qld) and the;
- Child Protection Regulation 2011 (Qld)
- Family law issues including responding to Family Law Court or Federal Circuit Court subpoenas
- Social media issues with students, staff and the broader school community
- Parent and student complaint handling
- Discrimination issues under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)
- Workplace Health & Safety issues under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld)
- Risk management practices and procedures
- Employment contracts
- Workers compensation issues
- Performance management issues
- Disciplinary processes and investigations
- Enrolment processes & contracts
- Constitution & policy development
- Privacy matters
Hede Byrne &Hall Lawyers has comprehensive experience in the area of School & Education Law and has provided legal assistance, advice and representation to educational institutions over the past years. Our School & Education Law team will provide personalised advice and timely assistance on the matters above with a focus on discretion and safety of all parties.Â
Contact our firm for advice on your matter today. We have offices in Toowoomba, Roma and Warwick, and will provide the advice you need during an often difficult time.
