School Prospectuses And The Potential Liability Of Private Schools Under Section 52 Of The Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), Joan Squelch, Lisa Goldacre
Dec 2008
School Prospectuses And The Potential Liability Of Private Schools Under Section 52 Of The Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), Joan Squelch, Lisa Goldacre
Joan Squelch
Private (and public) schools in Australia compete nationally and internationally for students. As schools
have become increasingly more competitive and market-oriented, they have employed a range of marketing
strategies to advertise their schools. The school prospectus is still an important marketing tool used by many
schools to promote their educational products and services that include aspects such as quality educational
programs, professional and skilled staff, diverse extracurricular activities, top-class facilities and key
educational achievements. This article examines the scope and application of section 52 of the Trade
Practices Act 1974 (Cth) to school prospectuses, and discusses the potential liability of …
Public Spaces, Private Faces: Legal Issues Relating To The Use Of School Photographs On Websites, Anna Bunn, Joan Squelch
Dec 2008
Public Spaces, Private Faces: Legal Issues Relating To The Use Of School Photographs On Websites, Anna Bunn, Joan Squelch
Joan Squelch
The growth and use of social networking sites worldwide has by all accounts been a
remarkable global social and cultural phenomenon. Social networking sites have brought
both opportunities and challenges, and have certainly raised some legal issues and
concerns especially in the area of privacy and safety. Schools have also had to deal with
the ever increasing use of social networking sites by students, as well as by teachers and
parents. Although social networking sites are popular with students and teachers, and may
provide useful educational tools, they have raised concerns about students and others
posting personal information, including photographs, …
Mortgagees' Power Of Sale And The Duty To Sell At Market Value, Joan Squelch
Dec 2008
Mortgagees' Power Of Sale And The Duty To Sell At Market Value, Joan Squelch
Joan Squelch
In times of an economic downturn and financial hardship, many homeowners face the risk of
having their homes repossessed and sold. When mortgagors are unable to pay their mortgage
loan and they default on their payments, the mortgagee, such as a bank, building society or
other financial institution that provides mortgage loans, has a right to exercise a power of sale,
providing certain requirements are met. In such circumstances the mortgagee generally acts in
his or her own interest and does not represent the interests of the mortgagor. However, over
many decades the courts have held that the mortgagee does …
The Limits Of Working With Children Cards In Protecting Children, Budiselik William, Frances Crawford, Joan Squelch
Dec 2008
The Limits Of Working With Children Cards In Protecting Children, Budiselik William, Frances Crawford, Joan Squelch
Joan Squelch
In 2006 Western Australia passed legislation that introduced a system to check criminal
records and issue permits to those who wish to work with children. In 2007, the
legislation was described by the minister responsible as a ‘‘powerful system that would
prevent harm to children’’. This paper explores that system and identifies limits to its
effectiveness. The paper concluded that unless the system’s limits are fully appreciated
there is a possibility of a paradoxical outcome, whereby children’s lives will be less safe. It
also raises the question of whether in the area of record checking a national approach is
