Tag: Laws
Rees to introduce new alcohol trading laws
The New South Wales Premier, Nathan Rees, says new legislation will be introduced into Parliament today, aimed at reducing alcohol-related violence.[MORE]
NT Gov backs plan to ban violent drunks from pubs and clubs
The Northern Territory Government and the police say they support the Australian Hotels Association's proposed initiatives to curb violence in Darwin's C-B-D.[MORE]
Govt set to reject water bill amendments
The Federal Government will reject most of the amendments the Senate made to a water bill last week.[MORE]
New licensing laws to address pub violence: Govt
New rules come into effect today which the New South Wales Government says will crack down on alcohol-related violence at clubs and pubs.[MORE]
New laws against vexatious litigants
Laws to prevent people repeatedly launching unreasonable lawsuits have come into force across New South Wales.[MORE]
Tennant police see dry town law results
Tennant Creek police say dry town laws appear to be working. [MORE]
Shots banned in tighter alcohol laws
The New South Wales Government says this week will see a number of pubs and clubs across the state face new restrictions on the service of alcohol.[MORE]
Workplace changes won't lead to job cuts: Gillard
Workplace Relations Minister Julia Gillard says she does not expect a rush of job losses as a result of the Government's new workplace laws.[MORE]
Businessman urges Fitzroy Crossing liquor ban lifting
A Fitzroy Crossing business owner is calling for local liquor restrictions to be immediately lifted, saying they are turning the community into a "ghost town".[MORE]
Translink officers get greater powers on public transport
Queensland Parliament has passed laws giving public transport authorities increased powers to deal with passengers who commit criminal offences. [MORE]
NSW passes new IVF adoption laws
People undergoing IVF treatment in New South Wales will no longer be barred from applying to adopt a child, under new laws passed by State Parliament.[MORE]
Oppn push for SA anti-corruption body
The SA Opposition puts forward an anti-corruption bill, despite past Govt resistance.[MORE]
Minister plays down domestic violence law concerns
The Northern Territory Minister for Children and Families says the concerns of women's shelters about a new mandatory domestic violence reporting law are counteracted by overwhelming statistics.[MORE]
Principle and pragmatism in anti-terrorism legislation
It is frequently said that terrorism is not new and that it is "just like any other crime". As a matter of degree, this is certainly not so.[MORE]
Qld Parliament passes new laws for carers
Queensland Parliament has passed legislation that recognises the role of carers, with the State Government supporting an amended Opposition Private Member's Bill. [MORE]
Moeller case sparks probe into migration laws
The Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Disability Services has called for a probe into Australia's migration laws.[MORE]
Qld fines boosted by 33 per cent
Queensland's Parliament has passed legislation to increase fines by 33 per cent across the board.[MORE]
Police warn of bikie raids
SA police say outlaw motorcycle gang members can expect random home raids from midnight.[MORE]
Govt moves to free up FOI system
The Federal Government has introduced a bill to make it harder for ministers to block the release of documents under the freedom of information system.[MORE]
Attempted abduction in Mount Waverley
Police are searching for a man who tried to abduct a 12-year-old girl.[MORE]
Govt to change laws on taxi licences
The State Government has announced a change in legislation after a taxi licence was granted to a criminally insane man who killed his wife.[MORE]
Sexual predators to face tougher penalties
The New South Wales Government says new sex crime laws being introduced into Parliament today will help to safeguard adults and children from sexual predators.[MORE]
UK to clamp down on forced marriages
Laws to prevent forced marriages and protect those who have already fallen victim have been introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. [MORE]
Coles operator 'breached tobacco laws'
The operator of 26 Coles Express stores has been accused of breaching the state's tobacco advertising laws.[MORE]
Domestic violence laws to be reviewed
The South Australian Government says it is reviewing how domestic violence is defined in legislation.[MORE]
