User-friendly legislation: Why we need it, and how to achieve it
Modern smartphones are some of the most technologically sophisticated pieces of equipment ever invented. And yet, to operate one, you don’t need a PhD in computer science or years of experience. For the most part, their operations are intuitive and their functions easily navigable. If only the same could be said for all modern legislation.
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Data as at 12 Dec 2022 The ALRC DataHub offers insights into the operation of the Australian legal system and includes the first comprehensive collection of data on all Commonwealth legislation. The DataHub currently covers: all as made Acts since 1901; all as made legislative instruments; a selection of Act compilations; a selection of legislative …
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Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Inquiry about? The ALRC was asked by the Attorney-General of Australia, the Hon Christian Porter, to review the Commonwealth regime of corporate criminal responsibility – the detailed legal rules that determine when and in what circumstances a corporation may be found guilty of a crime. 2. What was the ALRC asked …
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From Wednesday 25 March, the Australian Law Reform Commission will action enquiries by email only, due to the current status of COVID-19.
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Read moreALRC in the media – 2020
The ALRC monitors the media for references to the Commission and its inquiries. This list for 2020 is not comprehensive.
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Download as a PDF >> This policy is made by the Principal Officer of the Australian Law Reform Commission under section 59 of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 (Cth) (the PID Act). 1. Definitions 1.1 For the purpose of this policy, ‘ALRC employees’ refers to ALRC current and former Commissioners, current and former staff …
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Commonwealth departments and agencies are required by the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 to ensure that online information and services are accessible by people with disabilities. The ALRC is committed to ensuring information and services on our website are accessible. In August 2012 Vision Australia provided a Statement of Accessibility confirming that the ALRC website satisfies …
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Australian Government agencies are required to publish a list of documents obtained under Freedom of Information (FOI) within 10 working days of the applicant receiving the documents. Documents disclosed in response to an FOI request are subject to the following exceptions: personal information or information about the business, commercial, financial or professional affairs of …
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Legal obligations The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) must comply with standards set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The Privacy Act establishes the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) as the minimum legal standard federal agencies are required to meet in handling personal information. The APPs regulate the way in which the …
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Read moreResolution and adjudication processes
165 Most families manage their separation without recourse to the family law system. Many, however, seek assistance from one or more of the family law system’s services, such as a FDR service or by engaging a lawyer. While less common, some families approach the courts to resolve their dispute. This section considers what improvements can …
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