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Licensees need to be aware of changes to the Security Providers Act 1993 (Security Act) that came into force on 1 July 2008 in Queensland.

Local Governments in Western Australia should be preparing policies and procedures to comply with the new requirements.

Economic interests can be enough to make people, companies and organisations a "person aggrieved" under the ADJR Act.

Australia is already the number one destination for Indonesians studying abroad,.

This decision casts doubt on the likely success of the other pending challenges to the council amalgamation process.

Recent amendments to Australia's National Health Act 1956 have granted the Secretary of Health new discretionary powers to refuse cancellation of PBS approvals for pharmacists under Committee investigation. These changes create significant obstacles for pharmacy owners seeking to sell their businesses during inquiry proceedings, potentially forcing them to continue trading for years while facing allegations of misconduct.

Legal advice needs to be easily understood when decision-making relies on the efficacy and correctness of the advice.

The CCC is responsible for combatting and investigating major crime and corruption in the Queensland public sector.

Michael Palfrey and James Stellios look at whether a refusal to make an act of grace payment is subject to judicial review.

These changes aim to strengthen the purchasing power of NSW councils when negotiating contracts and competing for work.

A local government must deal with managing, administering and consolidating its local laws following an amalgamation.

Misfeasance is a legal term relating to the abuse of power by a person holding public office.

A focus on the fundamentals of legal ethics seems appropriate given the various inquiries and reports recently.

New electoral funding laws to include stricter political donation guidelines will apply in the next NSW state election.

Accessing copyright material which is part of development applications is frustrating for those who want online access.

The Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) enforces the Provider Standards.

The Office of the Privacy Commisioner has now been integrated into the Office of the Australian Information Commisioner.