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On 23 March 2010, in Hore v Parklands Albury Wodonga Limited [2010] NSWSC 207, the NSW Supreme Court considered whether or not an application for leave to amend a Statement of Claim would be futile in circumstances where it was asserted that the proposed amendments disclosed no reasonable cause of action.

This ABC series detailed the period of political intrigue and instability, providing compelling viewing for Australians.

A further blow to other councils who object to proposed amalgamations of NSW local government councils.

The Magna Carta is the foundation for the rule of law in democratic societies around the world, including Australia.

Given the NFP sector’s already strong commitment to high standards of governance, in responding to the Federal Government’s Scoping Study for a national not-for-profit regulator we see it as an imperative that any change reduces the sectors current compliance costs so that its ability to focus its limited resources and efforts towards its mission is enhanced. In addition a key goal of any change must see a new regulatory structure being an enabler in adding value to the growing importance of the

We discuss McClymont v Department of Family and Community Services [2017] NSWCATAD 202.

The Government has proposed a new reporting requirement to help end modern slavery in Australian business operations.

The new regime, to challenge NSW procurement processes, mirrors the Commonwealth regime, in force since April 2019.

An initiative such as Service NSW's foray into digital driver's licenses is a worthy example of digital transformation. service delivery.

In relation to offences committed under Commonwealth legislation, the financial risk will increase significantly.

This Act is bringing a new regime to public sector privacy in Queensland.

This exposure draft of proposed amendments to the RDA will water down the existing protections against offensive speech.

Interlocutory proceedings in the Federal Court in October 2009, relating to search warrants, provides a useful reminder in relation to the permissible scope of search warrants. The broader proceedings in Zhang v Commissioner, Australian Federal Police (2009) 260 ALR 580 (Zhang) concerned challenges to the manner in which particular search warrants were issued and executed.

Government employees exercising decision-making powers conferred on them by legislation must approach their task with care, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the relevant Act and the general law. In particular, they must understand the statutory basis for the power they purport to exercise or the administrative decision that they purport to make. Recently, the Full Court of the Federal Court in GG v Australian Crime Commission [2010] FCAFC 15 declared a summons invalid after finding t

A discusson Government employees exercising decision-making powers conferred on them by legislation.

The Appellant was alleged to have enabled her election signs to be placed in the local area without a necessary licence.

Recent reports have revealed a troubling toxic culture in NSW police force.