My child is staying home from school because of coronavirus. Is that illegal?
- Written by John O'Brien, Associate Lecturer, School of Law, Queensland University of Technology
ShutterstockIn a recent press conference on the COVID-19 situation, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told Australia schools would remain open for the foreseeable future. He said:
The health advice here, supported by all the Premiers, all the Chief Ministers and my Government is that schools should remain open […] I am asking all other parents...





