Victorian teaching panels issue secrecy orders in misconduct hearings
All four disciplinary hearings this year were subject to orders, raising questions over transparency and public safety
The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) held four disciplinary hearings this year, all subject to non-publication orders temporarily or permanently preventing publication of details of allegations, the school or a teacher’s name. Legal and education experts said the issues raised questions about when a teacher should be identified as a public safety measure and when publication could unfairly jeopardise their career.