Law Reform Commission to review justice responses to sexual violence Federal The inquiry will examine justice system responses to sexual assault and how to prevent further harm to victims through the justice process.
ALRC inquiry into sexual violence an opportunity to centre victim-survivors May 1, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal Budget to accord $6.5 million to an ALRC inquiry into sexual violence laws and improving victim-survivor experiences of the justice system.
Two new family law orders empower agencies to share vital information with courts March 30, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal The federal government is making it easier for information to be shared by state and territory systems during family law court proceedings.
AGD seeks feedback on potential federal judicial commission January 18, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal A discussion paper has been released as the government decides which model of a federal judicial commission is best.
Premium Interviews Lawmakers don’t have a guide to the universe but the ALRC is here to help November 1, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal It is not uncommon for public servants to experience the metaphorical whiplash that comes with hurriedly drafting legislation not long after a new government policy has been announced. What rules are there around the process to make sure federal laws are designed consistently and to good effect?
New judicial commission among reforms to boost public confidence in Australia’s legal system September 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The government will implement all recommendations of a judicial bias report produced by the Australian Law Reform Commission.
Premium Insights and analysis Need for certainty, visibility underscored in judicial bias report August 3, 2022 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks The impartiality of judges should be overseen by a federal judicial commission, says the Australian Law Reform Commission.
Focus on principles key in financial services reform August 2, 2022 By Dan Holmes Economy & Industry The purpose of the legislation is to create public good, not create traps, says Financial Services Legislation Inquiry advisor Mark Steward.
Complexity questioned: laws regulating corporations and financial services under review December 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture The ALRC’s interim report into laws for corporations and financial services finds the legislation is ‘uniquely and unnecessarily complex’.
