The following information is not a substitute to the department’s Legal Services directorate’s legal bulletin 42 Cyber bullying of staff (nsw.gov.au) or Misuse of technologies (nsw.gov.au)

Criticism of staff on the internet can pose significant difficulties to school communities. When they do occur, it is crucially important to discharge legal obligations to staff, take any underlying complaints seriously and remain focussed on the importance of supporting any affected students.

It is equally important that school leaders who are responding to criticism of staff on the internet have regard to their own wellbeing needs as dealing with matters of this kind pose significant challenges to the most experienced of Principals. NSWPPA can further professionally support you: NSW Primary Principals' Association (nswppa.org.au)