Tag: Laws
Confiscation laws to be challenged
A Perth defence lawyer says he will challenge Western Australia's property confiscation laws in the High Court.[MORE]
Rudd weighs into drink-driving debate
Kevin Rudd says changes to the blood alcohol limit for motorists need to be considered in a national context.[MORE]
No support for cut to drink driving limit
The State Opposition says a Queensland proposal to reduce the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers is unnecessary.[MORE]
One too many: Qld considers 0.02 drink driving limit
The Queensland Government is considering lowering the blood alcohol limit for drivers to 0.02.[MORE]
Banjo's founder denies fraud, bribery accusations
The founder of the Banjo's Bakery chain has denied bribing staff to lie to the Tax Office.[MORE]
More scrutiny urged on justice policy
The South Australian Law Society says the state needs a law reform commission.[MORE]
Mulder cleared by Electoral Commission
The Tasmanian Electoral Commission has found that the Liberal candidate and former police officer, Tony Mulder, did not breach the Electoral Act.[MORE]
Parents warned of new child restraint laws
New child restraint laws come into effect from today. [MORE]
Farm group backs High Court ruling
The New South Wales Farmers Association has welcomed a report from its industrial wing on a High Court ruling critical of the state's industrial laws.[MORE]
Art or porn? New laws to paint clearer picture
The NSW Government plans to introduce laws that clarify what is art and what is child pornography.[MORE]
Fears aired over valuations shake-up
A Sunshine Coast property valuer says it has grave concerns about the Queensland Government's proposed changes to valuation laws.[MORE]
Valuation changes under fire
A Gold Coast property valuer says proposed changes to valuation laws will leave most Queenslanders out of pocket.[MORE]
Controversial Alice by-laws delayed
The Alice Springs Mayor will tomorrow ask the Northern Territory Government why it failed to table new public order by-laws during the last sittings of Parliament.[MORE]
Call for parts of sharia law in Australia
A senior Muslim leader is again calling for elements of sharia law to be legally recognised in Australia.[MORE]
Libs' police assault policy under attack
The State Opposition's political rivals say its policy to introduce mandatory sentencing for serious assaults on police is a grab for votes.[MORE]
Former Tas VFL player to be extradited on drugs charges
A former Tasmanian VFL player is to be extradited from Canberra to face drug importation charges.[MORE]
Former minister's bankruptcy declaration
Former West Australian Police Minister and Firepower Director Gordon Hill has declared himself bankrupt.[MORE]
Seven years jail proposed for identity theft
A parliamentary committee says the State Government's proposed changes to identity crime laws are too harsh. [MORE]
Police bar 13 Rebels from Glenelg venues
A two-year ban from licensed venues at Glenelg is imposed on 13 Rebels bikies.[MORE]
Council takes lead in dog laws push
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council is reviewing dog laws to make them uniform across the region.[MORE]
MP attacks liquor licensing law changes
East Gippsland MP Craig Ingram says recent changes to the Victorian Government's liquor licensing laws have not answered the concerns of all small business.[MORE]
New hydroponics laws take effect
New laws have taken effect in South Australia aimed at cracking down on hydroponic cannabis crops.[MORE]
Government pushes for victim impact statement changes
The Victorian State Government plans to change the way the justice system deals with victim impact statements.[MORE]
Parliament passes changes to blue card system
Queensland Parliament has passed laws streamlining the State Government's blue and yellow card accreditation system. [MORE]
Government delays debate on land tax law changes
The Qld Government has agreed to postpone debate on controversial changes to land tax laws.[MORE]
