Latest law reform News

Greens Kill Labor’s Gas Fast-track Bill
Law Reform Commission to examine guardianship system in WA
Retirement of Director of Australian Institute of Family Studies
ASIC calls on super trustees to improve gatekeeping of member savings
Action to reverse the trend: NSW biodiversity outlook report
Action on sexual violence still on hold
Applications open for NSW Government’s new LGBTIQ+ Advisory Council
Reforms promise better protection for Queensland’s sex workers
Two New Justices Appointed And Justice Brown Elevated
Labor’s Inaction On Domestic Violence Crisis
Human rights laws recommended for Tasmania
New law reforms to improve safety in Queensland’s resources industry
State Counsel Appointed As District Court Judge
Senate hears Labor’s environmental integrity extinct after capitulation to mining & fossil fuel lobby
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Farmers Welcome Staged Approach To Environment Overhaul
Environmental law reform needs to improve outcomes and not risk future investment
Labor breaks promise to deliver real environmental protection
Reforms To Remove Barriers For LGBTQIA+ Community
Environment and business to benefit from Nature Positive Plan
Government announces new environmental authorities but comprehensive reform still desperately needed
Progressing Our Nature Positive Law Reforms
Extinction Crisis Demands Full Reform Of Nature Law
Political Action Only Saviour For Great Barrier Reef
Christian Schools Welcome Prime Minister’s Commitment To Protecting Religious Freedom
Peak Body for Victorian Specialist Sexual Assault Services Raises Alarm on Unacceptable Level of Sexual Violence
NZ’s government is relying on executive power to govern – that’s not how MMP was meant to work
Greens will apply Senate spotlight to Government’s secret environment law reform
Legal Aid Queensland Public Defender appointed District Court Judge
Public interest in transparency and the Rule of Law requires reform of secrecy offences in Criminal Code
Gig workers need workers’ comp rights: urgent need for law reform
Australians Support Christian Schools
ALRC report leaves faith-based higher education out in the cold
Commission welcomes ALRC report on religious schools and anti-discrimination laws
Statement on the tabling of the Australian Law Reform Commission’s report on religious educational institutions and anti-discrimination laws
Religious discrimination review can’t be a trojan horse for hate
Greens Support Human Rights Act For Tasmania
Government’s Proposed Doxxing Laws As Clear As Mud
Viet Nam Competition Commission signs new Memorandum of Understanding with ACCC
Lawyers call on election candidates to commit to justice and integrity
Overuse of NDAs in sexual harassment cases in Australian workplaces
CTU has informed EU of free trade agreement labour law breach
Climate pollution is “cooking” the Reef with law reform needed
Full house expected for Greens Town Hall Meeting on Inner West rezoning and planning reforms
70% of Australians don’t feel in control of their data as companies hide behind meaningless privacy terms
Attorney General to step down at next election
Higher education staff winners in workplace law reform
International Women’s Day parliamentary breakfast