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Judicial review is a central feature of the administrative law system to ensure the accountability of official actions.

In this edition the theme is 'Renewables' and we look at local government opportunities in relation to renewable energy.

Further to our E-Alerts dated 24 and 29 October 2008, the Civil Liability Legislation Amendment Act 2008 No 84 commenced on 12 November 2008.

Under the provisions of the TPP Act, manufacturers of tobacco products are required to sell the goods in plain packaging.

The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill 2006 recently passed, unamended, through Australia’s Federal Parliament. The Bill offers potential benefits to Australia’s generic pharmaceutical sector by permitting enhanced springboarding activities in relation to drug patents.

How to comply with changes to the NSW Swimming Pool Act.

Local governments should ensure that appropriate local laws cover the matters currently provided for in these policies.

Minister Penny Wong's announcement yesterday that the Commonwealth Government will invest $56 million in a national water market system demonstrates the Federal and State Governments' commitment to making water markets work more effectively across Australia.

The Marriage Equality (Same-Sex) Bill was passed by the ACT's Legislative Assembly in October by only one vote.

The Residential Tenancy Database Working Party (Working Party) has released its Report on Residential Tenancy Databases.

The value of a penalty unit for the purposes of all federal legislation increased from $110 per unit to $170 per unit.

The podcast discussed the case of Comcare v Banerji and the implied right of political communication for public servants.

SA employers should monitor any changes to laws and regulations relevant to their industries to ensure compliance.

NSW has introduced amendments to the WHS Act (NSW) to implement key recommendations from the 2018 National WHS Review.

Despite broad areas of consistency there remain separate safety laws in every state and territory in Australia.

Discusses Planning and Environment Amendment (Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution) Act 2011 which sets out major changes to Growth Areas Infrastructure Scheme (GAIC) Scheme.

Moratoriums on commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops in Australia should be lifted, according to a report prepared by the Agriculture and Food Policy Reference Group (AFPRG) and submitted to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in February 2006.