school law

gadens melbourne has a well-established and broad range of expertise in legal and associated issues affecting independent schools in Victoria. The team has many years of experience working with independent and Catholic schools, the TAFE sector and the various government and regulatory departments relating to independent education in Victoria.

industry experience

For many years we have undertaken legal work for numerous leading Melbourne independent schools in relation to a range of issues. The team has extensive experience advising independent schools on employment, industrial relations, occupational health & safety, scholarships, tax, building and construction and general commercial matters.

Over the years we have advised our school clients on a wide range of matters including:

• employment, industrial and discrimination issues;
• student and parent issues;
• teacher/student relations and teacher / parent relations;
• building and planning advice;
• taxation issues specific and unique to schools, including income tax exemptions, FBT concessions, stamp duty and land tax issues, and charitable funds supporting students in need; and
• establishment of new schools, advising on registration requirements of VRQA and corporate structures.