Law for educators : school and university law in Australia / Jim Jackson, Sally Varnham.

Sydney : LexisNexis Australia, 2007.

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Educational law and legislation -- Australia.

Students -- Australia -- Legal status, laws, etc.

1. Regulation and management of schools

2. Regulation and management of universities

3. Issues common to schools and universities

4. The right to education

5. Compulsory and free education

6. Home education

7. Secular education and religion in schools

8. Special education

9. Discrimination in education and language rights

10. School discipline and restorative practices

11. Citizenship in schools

12. Education in a safe environment

13. Liability for educational outcomes

14. Other legal issues affecting schools and universities

15. Teachers and schools: employment

16. Academics and universities: employment.

This book considers the legal issues which relate to both compulsory and higher education in Australia, and also contains some comparative material from other jurisdictions.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780409321142

xxxiii, 360 p. ; 24 cm