Fourth Annual Law of Religious Institutions Conference e-book

Religious institutions have faced significant challenges over the last few years, and the hurdles keep on coming: religious freedom remains a grey area, settled abuse claims are being reopened, and HR issues continue to evolve and grow. The 4th Annual Law of Religious Institutions Conference examines these key issues, along with a deep dive into managing risks at board level, responding to complaints against clergy, as well as the question of church vicarious liability.

Governance Challenges

• Church Risk Management: How Well Does Your Board Manage Risk?
• Religious Freedom in Australia? A Reality Check
• Dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s in the Relationship Between Public Benevolent Institutions and Religious Institutions
• The Corporatization of Religious Entities – Religion at the Crossroads?

Workplace Issues

• Religious Institutions as Employers: Practical HR Issues in Management Control
• The Fine Line Between Work and Play: Regulating Employee Behaviour Out of Hours
• Responding to Complaints Against Clergy: Best Practice Guidance

Litigation and Safety

• Reopening Settled Abuse Claims: Trends and Recent Cases
• Religious Institutions and Vicarious Liability
• Responding to Family Violence

Data and Cyber Security

• Privacy and Confidentiality: The Religious Institution and Sensitive information
• Cyber Safety and Religious Institutions