10.12.2021
ALRC InBrief | December 2021
Financial Services Legislation Interim Report A now online First interim report reveals significant complexity in financial services legislation. The ALRC’s first Interim Report as part of a three-year review of complexity in Commonwealth legislation regulating corporations and financial services was tabled in Parliament by the Attorney-General of Australia, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash on 30 November 2021. This Interim Report …
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Financial Services Legislation Interim Report A Released
Interim Report A now online First interim report reveals significant complexity in financial services legislation The ALRC’s first Interim Report as part of a three-year review of complexity in Commonwealth legislation regulating corporations and financial services was today tabled in Parliament. This Interim Report focuses in particular on the use and design of definitions in legislation. The Commission …
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Religious Exemptions Inquiry Update November 2021
On 25 November 2021, the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 (Cth) (Bill), and associated legislation, was introduced to the Parliament of Australia. In accordance with Terms of Reference issued by the Attorney-General on 10 April 2019 and amended on 29 August 2019 and 2 March 2020, the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) will conduct an Inquiry into the framework …
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ALRC InBrief | October 2021
Reform Journal Relaunched in 2021 In October, the Australian Law Reform Commission published the 95th issue of the journal Reform, following an 11-year hiatus. The first issue was released in January 1976, and then twice a year until 2010. The journal’s aim was to raise public awareness of contemporary legal issues and to provide a forum for …
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Financial Services Legislation | ENews October 2021
New background papers online The latest Financial Services Legislation Inquiry background papers are now available online. Complexity and Legislative Design (FSL2) explores the drivers and metrics of legislative complexity, and considers how legislative complexity can be managed and reduced through legislative design. In particular, this paper explores the drivers and metrics of complexity in corporations …
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Judicial Impartiality ENews | September 2021
Amended Final Report Due Date Today the High Court of Australia delivered judgment in Charisteas v Charisteas and Ors (Case P6/2021). In accordance with the ALRC Judicial Impartiality amended Terms of Reference (dated 21 June 2021), delivery of the Final Report to the Commonwealth Attorney-General is now due on 6 December 2021. VIEW THE HIGH COURT JUDGMENT VIEW …
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ALRC InBrief | August 2021
Impartiality from both sides of the Bench On Monday 19 July 2021, the Australian Law Reform Commission co-hosted a seminar with Wolters Kluwer to explore different viewpoints on judicial impartiality. Attendees were treated to an impressive panel including: The Honourable Justice John Middleton, Federal Court of Australia and ALRC Part-Time Commissioner (Chair) The Honourable Chief …
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Financial Services Legislation | eNews July 2021
REMINDER TO REGISTER Webinar: The Devilish Detail of Financial Services Laws Tuesday 20 July 2021, 12-1pm Join us for this webinar which will explore financial services laws in Australia through the lens of the Company and Securities Law Journal Special Issue: Financial Services Laws – Understanding the Devil in the Detail. Associate Professor Rosemary Langford will provide …
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ALRC InBrief | Invitation: ALRC Webinars
Webinar – Judicial Impartiality Q&A: Exploring Viewpoints Monday 19 July 2021, 1–2.30pm AEST Join us as we explore different perspectives on proposals and questions raised in the Judicial Impartiality Consultation Paper. In this webinar, we will discuss views from the bench, the profession, academia, and the community on proposals made and questions raised by the ALRC’s Judicial …
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Invitation: Judicial Impartiality Webinar
Judicial Impartiality eNews 22 June 2021 Webinar – Judicial Impartiality Q&A: Exploring Viewpoints Join us as we explore different perspectives on proposals and questions raised in the Judicial Impartiality Consultation Paper. Date: Monday 19 July 2021 at 1.00PM – 2.30PM AEST In this webinar, we will discuss views from the bench, the profession, academia, and the …
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