Teachers, Students and the Law

A quick reference guide for Australian teachers

Vivien Millane

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Amba Press
18 November 2025

Reference works; Decision theory: general; Education; Educational strategies & policy

Teachers, Students and the Law is an indispensable pocket-sized resource that guides primary and secondary school teachers through the many complex legal issues that can arise in school environments.

Covering key topics including duty of care, cyberbullying, discrimination, privacy and family law, among others, the book provides concise, plain-language information in an easy-to-use format.

This fifth edition incorporates revised and expanded information and references, including online learning and pandemic advice, with an up-to-date directory of national contacts and services.

By: Vivien Millane
Imprint: Amba Press
Edition: 5th ed.
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 177g
ISBN: 9781923569188
ISBN 10: 192356918X
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 18 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Vivien Millane is a barrister, teacher and author who holds Master's degrees in education and law. Apart from legal practice, her professional experience includes teaching, educational leadership, risk management, school administration and the development of school policy. She has worked in the Catholic and Independent School sectors as a teacher, compliance manager, and as the principal of a kindergarten to Year 12 school. She is the author of numerous publications on legal studies, civics and economics. Vivien is a Director of Key Economics Pty Ltd.

Reviews for Teachers, Students and the Law: A quick reference guide for Australian teachers

Schools are communities, and inevitably share many of the same challenges that arise whenever people come together for a common purpose. The law plays a part in guiding group interactions - in workplaces, clubs, and neighbourhoods - but tends to emerge explicitly only when things go awry or a dispute starts. But schools bring large numbers of children, with diverse backgrounds and needs, together in one place for their academic, social and personal development. While the culture of any particular school will be distinctive, even the happiest and most successful is still a uniquely complex environment. A sound awareness of legal responsibilities and rights can help teachers and principals navigate the very special challenges that come from working with and caring for young people. ACER Press is to be congratulated on the production of this fine resource authored by Vivien Millane. It provides teachers with a highly accessible guide to the key areas of legal regulation affecting their work and students' experience. I particularly note the timely inclusion in this latest edition of the serious impact of the COVID pandemic upon the educational landscape and which the nation's teachers have worked with such great versatility and professionalism to overcome. Professor Andrew Lynch Acting Dean Faculty of Law & Justice UNSW Sydney