Archive for February 2025
Teacher’s Appeal Fails: Court Highlights Harm of Online Child Abuse
The South Australian Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by former Yorke Peninsula teacher Thomas Ackland, who sought to reduce his 14-year prison sentence for child sex offences. In this decision, the Court recognised that online communication offending can blur the lines between physical and non-physical abuse, with both forms causing significant harm to…
Read MoreCasual Care Worker to be Paid $23,000 Penalty After Six Weeks’ Work
A woman who worked for six weeks as a casual care worker and who wasn’t paid her wages of just over $5,000 is now to be paid $23,000 by the employer as a penalty for contravening her employment rights. This decision, handed down by the South Australian Employment Tribunal, underscores the serious consequences employers face…
Read MoreWhen Can I Move with My Children Overseas?
One of the most difficult decisions a court must make in family law arises when one parent wants to relocate with their children overseas. These cases require the Court to carefully balance the rights of the relocating parent to live where they choose with the best interests of the children, which is always the paramount…
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