Dundas Lawyers® understands that it can be very difficult to navigate the regulatory requirements of RTO registration and Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). Our team advises on all aspects of RTO’s obligations to industry need and providing quality assurance, whilst satisfying ASQA standards.
Why choose Dundas Lawyers®?
Having exerted Blood Sweat and Years® since April 2010 we are the team you want on your side for the long term to act as the ‘bodyguard’ for you regarding RTO’s obligations. Some of the reasons clients choose Dundas Lawyers® include:
- our Uncommon business acumen;
- our Uncommon expertise in transactional, compliance and litigious matters;
- our Uncommon expertise forensic case preparation;
- our Uncommon customer focus;
- the fact that we don’t just know law, we know business!
- how we leverage our Uncommon Nous® to provide client centric solutions.
Considering getting a lawyer to advise your RTO?
For a confidential, no obligation initial telephone call to find out how we can help your business gain an uncommon advantage in RTO’s, please phone our team on either 1300 386 529 or 07 3221 0013.
Malcolm Burrows B.Bus.,MBA.,LL.B.,LL.M.,MQLS.
Legal Practice Director
T: +61 7 3221 0013 (preferred)
M: +61 419 726 535
E: mburrows@dundaslawyers.com.au
Legislation
- Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 (RTO Standards)
- National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cth).
- VET Quality Framework comprises the:
- ESOS Framework comprises the:
- Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (Cth) (ESOS Act);
- Education Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2019 (Cth);
- Education Services for Overseas Students (Registration Charges) Act 1997 (Cth);
- National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (Cth);
- National Standards for Foundation Programs; and
- ELICOS Standards 2018.
- National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cth) (NVETR Act)
Recent insights on RTO’s
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The “right to disconnect” from modern workplaces
The right to disconnect, as contained in Part 8 of the Fair Work Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill (Bill), gives employees the right to refuse contact from their employers (or related parties) outside of their working hours, unless the refusal is unreasonable. The changes in Part 8 amend various sections of the Fair Work… Read more
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Paid family and domestic violence leave for small business owners
The Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Act 2022 (Cth) (Amending Act) provides that employers must provide 10 days paid leave to all employees. Part-time and casuals also eligible. Confidentiality and ability to take leave in single and separate periods must be respected. Read more
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Pay secrecy laws come into effect
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment Act 2022 (Cth) has been passed, introducing workplace laws and changing existing rules. Employers must now ensure job ads include minimum wage info and protect confidential info when determining pay. This article provides an overview of the implications. Read more
Recent Federal Court decisions regarding RTO’s
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Blue Rock Australia Pty Ltd v Kaushik [2025] FCA 176 (11 March 2025)
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – interlocutory application for urgent injunctive relief – where respondent a former employee of applicant’s – where employment contract contained restraint clause prohibiting post-employment solicitation of clients – where respondent tendered resignation to commence employment with applicant’s competitor – where applicant seeks injunction to prevent solicitation of clients – enforceability of covenants…
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Harman v Opus Recruitment Solutions – Australia Pty Ltd (Stay Application) [2024] FCA 1356
INDUSTRIAL LAW – application to declare restrictive covenants in an employment contract and shareholder agreement invalid – where each of the clauses are respectively the subject of exclusive jurisdiction clauses of New South Wales and England and Wales – applications for declarations that the employment ceased by reason of redundancy and also as to how…
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Virag v Eastern Victoria GP Training Ltd [2024] FCA 1283
COSTS – appeal of indemnity costs orders made under s 570 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – where the final hearing held over 3 days and adjourned part heard – where appellant sought further 12 month adjournment of part heard hearing and subsequently discontinued application – where primary judge found that appellant instituted…
