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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AEI Insurance Group Pty Ltd v Martin (No 4) [2024] FCA 1110
EMPLOYMENT – alleged breaches of employment contract by respondent – alleged breaches of equitable duty of confidence, fiduciary duties and statutory obligations under Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) ss 182 and 183 – where respondent resigned his employment – where 45 clients moved from the applicant to the respondent’s new employer – whether the respondent breached…
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Broadband Solutions Pty Ltd v Ramirez [2024] FCA 1009
CORPORATIONS – application for interlocutory relief – employment contract – restraint and confidentiality clauses – alleged breaches of contract – prima facie case established – balance of convenience favours granting of injunction Original article available at: https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judgments/fca/single/2024/2024fca1009For more information, see the original judgement.
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Parsons v Serco Citizen Services Pty Limited [2024] FCA 754
INDUSTRIAL LAW – unlawful termination – whether the respondent contravened s 340(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) by taking adverse action against the applicant because he exercised workplace rights by making complaints – where the applicant’s employment was terminated following complaints made against him by another employee and by him against his managers…
