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We discuss the decision of the Electoral Commission.

Just after an election campaign filled with political speech, it might seem strange to ask what right anyone has to free speech on political matters. Although the First Amendment to the American Constitution provides that American legislatures cannot make any law "abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press", many people don't realise that Australia's Governments are not so constrained.

All Australian jurisdictions have ETAs, providing for the use of electronic communications and electronic signatures.

The latest Queensland Government news.

Here are key employment issues to consider before 1 January 2014, when employees will transfer to new local governments.

Analyses the role of a referendum and considers the importance of recognition and what constitutes a 'Voice'.

The Attorney-General released a discussion paper to explore the possible reform and harmonisation of contact law.

Discussion of Regent Holdings Pty Ltd v State of Victoria [2013] VSC 601.

The Court considered a local authority's liability when a motorcyclist collided with a council installed traffic barrier.

The spotlight on corruption in Australian government intensified recently with a number of high profile investigations.

APS employees are not protected by an implied right to freedom of political expression, so may face disciplinary action.

Links to recent media releases, reports and legislation of interest to Victorian government lawyers.

The election of a Coalition government has significant consequences for employment in the Commonwealth Public Service.

Council procurement teams should be careful when communicating with tenderers or contractors before a contract is signed.

2019 was a milestone year for the regulation of insurance, after the Banking Royal Commission and the Federal election.

In this Intellectual Property Update we consider whether minor amendments and changes might be diluting the value of your company's trade mark in the long term.

On 12 November 2008 the “Civil Liability Legislation Amendment Act” 2008 was proclaimed and will operate to amend the Civil Liability Act 2002 in respect of gratuitous attendant care services.