Procedural fairness in workplace investigations

24th May, 2019

In Enterprise Agreements, we generally have a provision regarding the process that a school must undertake when conducting a workplace investigation into conduct or performance.  The Union’s ability to challenge a school’s process during a workplace investigation will depend on the terms of the Enterprise …

Almost every Australian teacher has been bullied by students or their parents, and it’s taking a toll

24th May, 2019

When a 2018 survey of 560 teachers reveals 70% of respondents have been bullied or harassed by a student in a 12 month period, and around 83% of respondents disclose a desire to leave teaching citing mental health and well-being repercussions, such poor employee treatment …

Dear Dorothy… help me with Equal Opportunity…

22nd May, 2019

Dear Dorothy I am not sure what my rights are regarding what is happening to me at the moment. I thought everything was OK at the school that I have been doing some relief work in. I haven’t had any issues with the students and …

Teacher Registration review of Board

21st May, 2019

The Teacher Registration and Standards Act 2004 (the Act) has not been subject to significant legislative review or amendment since 2005 and it is time to consider whether the Act continues to provide the best framework possible for a high quality teaching profession in South …