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Recorded Webinar: Faith, Fairness and the Law: Anti-Discrimination Reform and the Future of Independent Schools

With multiple jurisdictions reviewing or reshaping their anti-discrimination frameworks, and federal reform still on the table, independent schools across Australia are facing a period of significant uncertainty. Key religious exemptions long relied upon for staffing, enrolment an
PRESENTED BY Sonya Parsons Partner - Mills Oakley , Sydney

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About the Webinar

With multiple jurisdictions reviewing or reshaping their anti-discrimination frameworks, and federal reform still on the table, independent schools across Australia are facing a period of significant uncertainty. Key religious exemptions long relied upon for staffing, enrolment and behavioural expectations may narrow, shift, or be tested through the courts. This session examines the evolving legal landscape, and explores what school leaders and their advisers need to understand, including:

  • The reform trajectory across Australia - what’s changed and what’s on the horizon
  • How religious exemptions and faith-based decision-making may change under proposed federal and state reforms
  • The interplay between state-based changes and federal initiatives, including the ALRC recommendations on religious educational institutions
  • Recent Victorian litigation supported by the IEU, testing how religious exemptions apply to gender identity issues in independent schools
  • Evolving definitions of discrimination, vilification, sexual harassment and victimisation, and how these may differ across jurisdictions
  • Key risks for schools operating in multiple states or applying uniform policy frameworks
  • Practical steps for independent schools nationwide to prepare for a potentially transformed regulatory environment

Presented By

Sonya Parsons
Partner, Mills Oakley Sydney, NSW

Sonya Parsons focusses on resolving disputes for charities, not for profits and in the education sector.

She has significant experience in advising charities and religious organisations in claims for historical institutional abuse, and educational institutions in regulatory investigations and actions.

She has acted for non-government schools in NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal proceedings involving alleged regulatory breaches and for charities in administrative and judicial review proceedings.

As a trained mediator, Sonya can see all sides of a dispute and is intent on helping her clients resolve difficult legal issues as quickly and effectively as possible.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for senior executives from private and independent schools, around Australia, along with their advisors. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Jason Hooker on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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