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The changes introduced by the new privacy amendment bill are the biggest reforms to the privacy law in 24 years.

Councils' power to ignore a private covenant may be good news for property developers in New South Wales.

While the objects of the local law are supported, its methodology is considered indiscriminate, inefficient and unfair.

On 20 December 2005, the Corporations Amendment Regulations 2005 (No. 5) (the Regulations) came into effect.

The VPSC framework encourages public officials to query - who is offering the gift, benefit or hospitality, and, why?

A recent decision of the Australian Patent Office has clearly stated that Swiss-style claims cover the manufacture of a medicament wherein the medicament is intended for a specific medical treatment, but do not extend to the method of medical treatment itself.

Following the 2003 Dawson Review of the Trade Practices Act's (the Act) competition provisions, the Federal Government has announced a new package of reforms to the Act. The changes focus on increased penalties for anti-competitive conduct such as price fixing, and reducing some of the obstacles the Act puts in front of smaller businesses.

On 1 December 2005, 337 amendments were made to the Work Choices Bill. The amendments were approved by the Senate the following day and by the House of Representatives on 7 December.

SafeWork inspectors will conduct 'psychosocial WHS checks' when visiting workplaces with 200 or more employees.

The Beattie Government has announced that it is keeping a firm grip on the physical assets and is looking to sell the riskier retail arms of ENERGEX and Ergon before the introduction of full retail contestability in July 2007.

Councils should consult native title managers before dealing with Crown land to avoid impairing native title rights.

Councils must consult with native title managers before dealing with Crown land, to avoid impairing native title rights.

The Federal Government will cease funding the Aboriginal Legal Services' Prisoner ThroughCare program.

Recent case highlights the balance between upholding constitutional rights and preserving the authority of state tribunals.

With new laws and a Federal election coming, it is a good time to check your compliance with political donation laws.

Proclamations need to be drafted clearly to transfer criminal liability from one legal person to another legal person.

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