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In December 2005, the Federal Government released its response to the Australian Law Reform Commission's ("ALRC") report on genetic information, "Essentially Yours: The Protection of Human Genetic Information". The ALRC report looks at the legal and ethical issues that arise from the use of human genetic information. Genetic privacy and discrimination were highlighted as issues requiring attention.

In an illustration of an extreme example of recklessness and negligence in relation to the health and safety of workers, four workers died after being hit by a runaway trailer on a railway in Cumbria, United Kingdom in February 2004.

This public briefing delivered by the Parliamentary Committee discussed possible impacts of the proposed amendment Bill.

The Tribunal decided that Comcare was liable to compensate the plaintiff for the aggravation of her CFS condition.

Is carbon capture and storage (also known as geosequestration) the answer to meeting global emission reduction targets?

The draft Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Regulations 2024 were recently released for public comment.

WA Finance Brokers Control Act has been passed. This act regulates finance brokers lending to residents of WA. Unlike finance broking regulations in other states, the WA Finance Brokers Control Act applies to all credit - not just UCCC regulated credit.

When undertaking major equipment acquisition or infrastructure projects, agencies should consider a range of both publicly and privately financed project delivery models.

We discuss recent developments in Australian administrative law.

Summary of recent case where sections 5F, 5H and 42 of the Civil Liability Act were applied.

On Sunday, the Queensland Government released its "Safe Night Out Strategy".

Both the Commonwealth & the State can acquire land. What if the State wants Commonwealth land or vice versa?

This article discusses the new Civil Dispute Resolution legislation and associated Federal Court rules and forms.

An issue for local governments affected by amalgamation is to what extent delegations and authorisations are affected.

Employers should check WHO, Federal Government and State Health Department websites for the most up to date information.

Camden council has initiated a business taskforce to drive the economic development and commercial appeal of the area.

The High Court has ruled there is an implied freedom of speech under the Australian constitution, but it is not absolute.