How reforming organ donor laws could save lives
The Australian Law Reform Commission is conducting the first major, national review of human tissue laws since 1977.
ALRC report shows Indigenous incarceration rates only getting worse
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has released a report showing that Indigenous people are being imprisoned at a rate more than double that reported…
Death benefit nominations & substitute decision makers: ALRC Elder Abuse Report
In the Elder Abuse Report, the Australian Law Reform Commission recommended review of the authority of those holding enduring powers of attorney.
Elder abuse: a national legal response
The Australian Law Reform Commission’s Report, Elder Abuse – A National Legal Response, included 43 recommendations for law reform which aim to achieve a nationally…
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: May 2017
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: April 2017
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
ALRC wants your views in Elder Abuse Inquiry
A Law Refom Commission Discussion Paper includes 43 proposals to prevent, identify and respond to elder abuse. Submissions close on 27 February 2017. By MARIE-CLAIRE…