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Links to recent media releases, reports, cases and legislation relating to local government in Australia.

Businesses that handle personal information will need to gain an understanding of the new state of play and consider reviewing their privacy practices to ensure their risk is minimised.

A new government discussion paper explores a risk management framework for regulating AI, based on the EU model.

SAT has published a guide with respect to costs orders and the calculation of costs which may arise out of proceedings.

A controversial law granting police officers increased powers to deal with protesters has been ruled unconstitutional.

The current system of parliamentary entitlements and financial disclosure by political parties is hopelessly inadequate.

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has exposed the critical failures in supporting our veterans.

Discusses a review of the QLD Integrity Act which will impact lobbyists.

In June, we reported on a NSW District Court decision where damages were awarded against a Council for breach of its duty of care in relation to a fatal dog attack on a four year old girl.

This bulletin has links to recent media releases, reports, cases and other issues of interest to NSW government lawyers.

This bulletin has links to media releases, reports, legislation and other issues of interest to NSW government lawyers.

This recent decision has reaffirmed the broad power of Queensland local governments to levy differential general rates.

The Freedom of Information Amendment (Cth) (Reform) Act 2010 (FOI Reform Act) will introduce sweeping changes to the Commonwealth Freedom of Information (FOI) regime.

A public inquiry is an official government investigation to examine and report on a matter of significant public concern.

The NSW state government will not force amalgamations, but it provides financial incentives to encourage local councils.

"Disrupting" public sector teams and creating true flexibility and innovation in the APS are incredibly challenging.

How much time can government agencies reasonably claim when refusing FOI requests on resource grounds? A recent Information Commissioner decision examines DFAT's 113.75-hour processing estimate for sanctions-related documents, clarifying when complexity, sensitivity and specialist review requirements justify substantial resource claims under section 24AA of the FOI Act.