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As you may recall, a Federal Election was announced on 8 May 2016, after a double dissolution of Parliament that was triggered by the Senate's failure to pass a number of key pieces of industrial relations legislation.

In this edition, we take a look at new developments in the Commonwealth government "access to information" space, including an article introducing the role and functions of the new Australian Information Commissioner, Professor John McMillan. We also consider some interesting recent administrative law decisions relating to immigration and health. We take this opportunity to thank our readers for their support of the Public law report in 2010 and we look forward to putting out our next edition

If Departmental activity, debate in Parliament and media articles are an indication, the Federal Government's much awaited response to the Ripoll Report is imminent.

This chapter covers developments such as the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement and relevant legislative amendments.

Our panel discuss the 2022 Australian Federal Election, the workplace reform agenda and potential impacts on our clients.

Government agencies walk a delicate line between addressing complex societal issues and adhering to complex legislation.

This will mean increased penalties and fines for offences under local laws for most Queensland local governments.

The High Court ruled that the detention of asylum seekers at sea in what is known as the "contiguous zone" is legal.

A long awaited Australian Senate committee report into gene patenting has recently been released, providing totally inconclusive results, meaning the status quo on gene patents is maintained for now. The terms of reference for the inquiry directed the Committee to consider the impacts of gene patents on healthcare, medical research and the health and wellbeing of Australians.

The Expert Report examines decisions of the NSW LEC and changes to local government, planning and environmental laws.

Labor leader Anthony Albanese pledges more security for insecure workers - introducing a federal portable leave policy.

Public sector employees who oppose the TikTok ban would struggle to defend its use on work-issued phones.

Based on recent meetings with the Federal government and the ACCC in relation to the current Federal inquiry into franchising it appears one of the more likely end outcomes will be increased powers to the ACCC.

Many Commonwealth laws use the concept of a penalty unit to quantify the fine imposed, and the value has increased.

The NSW Government will cancel mining licences for Doyles Creek, Mt Penny and Glendon Brook following ICAC recommendations.

This case study concerned the physical and chemical restraint of a vulnerable man with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.

This issue examines the impact of legislative changes and recent decisions, and provides guidance on various matters.