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Bans on Working With Children to Be Decided Within 12 Months

The South Australian Government has announced that from next year, decisions on working with children bans must be made within 12 months of a charge being laid.

When “Inappropriate” Isn’t Always “Indecent”: Lessons from Police v Hill [2025] SASC 127

The Supreme Court of South Australia recently handed down their decision in Police v Hill [2025] SASC 127, which highlights the fine line between “inappropriate workplace behaviour” and what the law recognises as a criminal indecent assault.

New Laws to Better Protect Children in Workplaces

From 1 July 2025 it is a serious offence for registered child sex offenders to apply for or engage in any type of child-related work, including businesses where children are employed, such as fast food chains or supermarkets.