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Case Notes and Guidance on Governance Issues for Schools

September 7, 2026

Welcome to Mills Oakley's key case notes and guidance on specific governance matters, including Section 83C of the Education Act, providing practical insights and real-world examples.

Third Dimension Issue 33 Winter Edition 2026

September 2, 2026

Welcome to Mills Oakley's 33rd Issue of Third Dimension, our free legal newsletter for charities, not-for-profits, and community groups. 

The Tort of Privacy – A First in Australia

August 31, 2026

On 10 June 2025, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) introduced a statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy into Schedule 2 of the Privacy Act 1988.

The Christian Brothers: A Canary in the Coal Mine for Australia’s Purpose-Driven Institutions?

August 31, 2026

Recent developments concerning the Trustees of the Christian Brothers (the Christian Brothers) have brought into sharp focus an issue that has been building for many years: the expanding scope of institutional liability for historical child abuse claims, and the increasing financial pressure this places on charities, religious organisations and other purpose-driven institutions.

Critical considerations from Albaf v NSW Education Standards Authority [2026] NSWSC 880: Practical tips to maintain procedural fairness in education decisions

August 28, 2026

Maintaining procedural fairness in administrative decision making can be challenging, particularly where decisions often adversely affect an individual’s rights, interests or professional standing. The recent decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in Albaf v NSW Education Standards Authority sheds light on the obligations of institutions to exercise any decision-making power in accordance with the principles of procedural fairness.

Ancillary Fund Reform: Proposed Changes (Still) on the Horizon

August 28, 2026

Ancillary funds, unique giving structures originating under the Howard Government, serve a critical role in Australia’s philanthropic ecosystem.

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