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Danger areas in Government information-handling in the transition to a digital records management system have emerged.

A recent Federal Court case highlights the importance of Commonwealth Government departments and agencies complying with the Legal Services Directions 2005

The regulatory requirements for the operation of drones in Australia are the subject of a Senate Committee Inquiry.

The new Military Court of Australia should avoid the constitutional problems identified by the High Court in Lane v Morrison.

This Victorian decision was a timely reminder that not every erroneous conclusion will lead a court to issue a remedy.

Jurisdictional facts are facts which must objectively exist before a statutory power is exercised by a decision-maker.

Council documentation must show insufficient unallocated funds available to be able to take necessary safety precautions.

The Government has stated it will support 16 of the Committee's recommendations in full.

The court found that the councillor's involvement in the process was sufficient to invalidate the council's decision.

This High Court decision resulted in around 140 people being released from immigration detention in Australia.

Privilege against self-incrimination does not apply at Royal Commissions, so any given evidence cannot later be used.

These amendments, based on VCEC recommendations, aim for fair and consistent operation of personal injury legislation.

Enhanced privacy obligations with respect to the collection, use, disclosure and storage of personal information.

Queensland government agencies should review standard privacy terms in their template or frequently used agreements.

The state government took a further step towards a new independent statutory advisory body called Building Queensland.

When potential purchasers could rely on a planning certificate, local governments are likely to owe them a duty of care.

This article examines the significance of recent legislative changes relating to employment law and industrial relations.