Victorian local government reforms pass

The biggest reforms to local government in Victoria in 30 years are now law.

19 March, 2020

ASIC to collect its revenue direct from industry

The ASIC Supervisory Cost Recovery Levy Bill 2017 and related bills have passed through the Senate.

19 June, 2017

Doctors on a downer over medicinal cannabis imports

Concerns unfounded, says Australian cannabis expert.

14 June, 2017

New APS privacy code on the back of Centrelink robo debt

Penalties of up to $1.8m for serious breaches.

18 May, 2017

Council CEO ‘a law unto himself’ says Corruption and Crime Commission head

Ratepayers pay for council boss’ booze, cabs and dinners.

4 May, 2017

NSW land titles lease sold to consortium for $2.6 billion

Massive infrastructure boost or recipe for disaster?

12 April, 2017

Red Tape Committee approves booze sales in supermarkets, shops and servos

Senate inquiry backs abolishing liquor store trading hours.

31 March, 2017

Role of Solicitor-General has been damaged and the government must work to fix it

Trust destroyed.

25 October, 2016

Fair Work arbitration on public sector pay likely to benefit union, says academic

Clock ticking on immigration negotiations.

12 October, 2016

Relax lock-out laws, longer hours for takeaway alcohol says review

Review released immediately.

13 September, 2016

Judge, jury and Google: courts in the digital age

Courts in the digital age.

1 June, 2016

Massive drug hauls don’t dent supply or increase price: National Ice Taskforce

Treat addicts to reduce demand.

7 December, 2015

CrimTrac shops for $30m biometric ID overhaul

Aging national fingerprint system gets head-to-toe digital upgrade.

25 June, 2015

WA’s catastrophic injury reforms get top legal support

West’s way a step forward for National Injury Insurance Scheme

21 May, 2015