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Code of Conduct no barrier to academic freedom
The Federal Circuit Court has found that a former James Cook University Professor of Physics was unlawfully sacked by the University after it made a number of findings that he had breached the University’s Code … Continued
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Federal Budget 2019: $525 million dollar skills package announced for VET sector
Proposed Federal Government spending for universities did not figure heavily in Josh Frydenberg’s budget speech on Tuesday night. However, it caught our eye that the Government has announced $525 million in spending to upgrade and … Continued
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Constructing for the future: Part three
In our third and final post in our SOUL conference 2018 series, ‘Constructing for the future -creating a community through innovative procurement method’, we will be looking at engagement with the community. Innovation, collaboration and … Continued
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Constructing for the future: Part two
Modular Construction – the way of the future? Partner Simone Holding and senior associate Louisa Nuccitelli recently shone a light on modular construction in their presentation ‘Constructing for the future – Creating a community through innovative … Continued
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Constructing for the future: Part one
On 1 November 2018 partner Simone Holding, senior associate and Louisa Nuccitelli presented at the SOUL Conference 2018 in Hobart, Tasmania. This blog post is part of a three part series exploring some key ideas … Continued
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SOUL Conference 2018
We will be in Hobart next week for the SOUL Conference and are looking forward to catching up with clients and colleagues at the various events. Maddocks partners Robert Gregory and Simone Holding and senior … Continued
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Tweets, posts, updates and discipline – navigating social media and disciplinary action
The issue of employers disciplining employees over social media posts continues to be difficult terrain for everyone to navigate. We have recently seen a Cricket Australia employee dismissed from her role as Tasmanian Government Relations … Continued
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Academic freedom and the price of silence: university professor in hot water over climate change comments
Peter Ridd, Professor of Physics at James Cook University, has brought proceedings in the Federal Circuit Court against the University, challenging a ‘Final Censure’ recently issued to him. Professor Ridd received the censure following a … Continued
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Divestment of significant university assets
Over recent years, the tertiary sector has been confronted with significant shifts in government policy, often requiring individual universities to make significant changes to their property portfolio to reflect changing education priorities. Maddocks has advised … Continued
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Has Murdoch University altered the bargaining landscape in higher education?
In a first for the university sector, Murdoch University has successfully applied to terminate the Murdoch University Enterprise Agreement 2014 (Agreement) under the Fair Work Act. Like many institutions, Murdoch suffered from the constraints of … Continued
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Our contributors offer the latest legal developments, news and insights relevant to the education sector. Their time spent with clients adds depth to their knowledge – and they’re keen to share this with you! They come from different backgrounds, exhibit a range of skills and interest areas and deliver an all-around perspective on the issues faced by the sector.
We want to hear from you! Please join the discussion by commenting or contacting our thought leaders:
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Brendan Coady | Contributor Partner 61 2 9291 6188 brendan.coady@maddocks.com.au |
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Rob Gregory | Contributor Partner 61 3 9258 3397 robert.gregory@maddocks.com.au |
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Lucille Scomazzon | Contributor Partner 61 2 9291 6212 lucille.scomazzon@maddocks.com.au |
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Simone Holding | Contributor Partner 61 3 9258 3858 simone.holding@maddocks.com.au |
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Angela Wood | Contributor Partner 61 2 9291 6298 angela.wood@maddocks.com.au |
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Michael Winram | Contributor Partner 61 2 9291 6228 michael.winram@maddocks.com.au |
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Michael Nicolazzo | Contributor Senior Associate 61 3 9258 3306 michael.nicolazzo@maddocks.com.au |
Sector Leaders:
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Bruce Heddle | Education Sector Leader 61 2 9291 6129 bruce.heddle@maddocks.com.au |
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James Smart | Victorian Sector Leader 61 3 9258 3632 james.smart@maddocks.com.au |