10th Annual Schools Law and Regulatory Conference Online
- About the Conference
- The Faculty
- Feedback
- CPD Certificate
- Registration Special Offer
- Enquiries/Assistance
Date/Time
Thursday 22 & Friday 23 May 2025
Crown Melbourne or Online
About the Conference
Schools today face a challenging legal environment where every decision can have significant consequences. From workplace conflicts to student safety and regulatory compliance, schools must navigate complex laws while fostering a supportive learning environment. Staying ahead of legal risks and obligations is essential to protect students, staff, and the institution itself.
TEN The Education Network’s 10th Annual Schools Law and Regulatory Conference offers the insights you need to manage these challenges. This year’s program tackles supporting students with disabilities and special needs, cybersecurity threats, and teacher misconduct in the age of social media, equipping schools with the tools to thrive in an increasingly complex legal landscape.
Day 1 - Thursday 22 May 2025
Morning Theme: Managing Students
- Inclusive Education: Supporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs
- Identifying and Managing Problematic and Harmful Student Sexual Behaviour
- Two Homes, One School: Dealing with Family Law Related Issues Affecting Students
Afternoon Theme: Compliance Risks and Challenges
- Ransom Risks and Data Defences: Safeguarding Schools from Cyber Threats
- Gender And Sexuality in Schools: A Delicate Balancing Act
- Make It Worth the Paper It’s Written On: School Enrolment Contracts
Day 2 - Friday 23 May 2025
Managing People and Performance
- Volunteers: The Beating Heart of a School Community
- Proactive and Meaningful Action: The Practicalities of the Positive Duty Under the Sex Discrimination Act
- Don’t Stand So Close to Me: Teacher Misconduct in the Age of Social Media
- Pass or Fail? Managing Unsatisfactory Teacher Performance
The Faculty
Murray Baird, Principal Murray Baird Advisory and Consultant Prolegis Lawyers, Melbourne, Vic.
Nick Duggal, Partner, Moray & Agnew Lawyers, Melbourne, Vic.
Mathisha Panagoda, Partner, Colin Biggers & Paisley, Sydney, NSW
Eustacia Yates, Special Counsel, Vocare Law, Queensland
John Hamilton, Principal, McInnes Wilson Lawyers, Brisbane, Qld
David Ford, Partner, Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers, Sydney, NSW
Alistair Macpherson, Managing Director, Corney & Lind Lawyers, Brisbane, Qld
Rebecca Lambert-Smith, Practice Leader, Moores, Melbourne, Vic
Sonya Parsons, Partner - NFPs, Human Rights & Social Impact, Mills Oakley, Sydney, NSW
Jennifer Parkes, Partner, Hicksons Lawyers, Newcastle, NSW
Belinda Winter, Partner, Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, Brisbane, Qld
Elizabeth Aitken, Partner - National Head of Workplace Relations & Safety, SLF Lawyers, Melbourne, Vic.
Feedback
- The Annual Schools Law and Regulatory Conference is something I look forward to each year. I find it incredibly helpful dealing with the complex matters that come my way. I attended online this year and have decided that my preference is in person, as there are too many disruptions at school, and the networking can also be very helpful.
- Well organised, well timed, great content, great venue. Well done!
- Very informative. The talks were about the right length of time and everything was kept on time, including questions to the speakers.
- The breadth of the sessions and associated materials were extremely rich and will be of great use. The presenters were able to convey the detail and complexity in a manner that was succinct and relevant.
CPD Certificate
Lawyers: 9 CPD units (substantive law).
All delegates attending the conference will receive a CPD Certificate confirming attendance.
Registration Special Offer
If you register and pay by 11 April 2025 you will pay only $1661 – a saving of $264 off the full price conference registration fee of $1925.
Multiple registration discount?
If you would like to send 3 or more people from your company to this conference the following discounts apply:
- 3 registrations – 5% discount off each registration
- 4 registrations – 10% discount off each registration
- 5 or more registrations – 15% discount off each registration
To access this discount simply contact Jenna (details below) to organise the registrations for you.
One-day only? We do accept bookings for attending one day only. To organise a one-day booking, please contact Jenna.
Enquiries/Assistance
If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Event Manager, Jenna Pickrell, on (03) 8601 7729 or email: [email protected]