In the media
HRLC: Afghan and Australian human rights groups welcome
release of the Brereton Afghanistan inquiry report
Afghan and Australian human rights organisations have
welcomed the release of the report of the IGADF Inquiry, and have
called on the Australian Government to now move swiftly to
implement its recommendations and establish a proper redress
mechanism for victims (20 November 2020).
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Put families over politics, abandon flawed family court
merger
A report by Government Senators into the
Attorney-General's flawed merger bill regrettably fails to
prioritise the wellbeing of families and children, ignores credible
expert input, and instead doubles down in promulgating the
government's proposed merger, according to the Law Council of
Australia (20 November 2020).
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Senate inquiry endorses Family Court reform Bills
The Morrison Government has welcomed the findings of a
12-month Senate inquiry, which recommended that legislation
designed to fix the broken structure of the family court system be
passed by Parliament (20 November 2020).
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Aged care performance data must be made public
Consumers need easy access to data about the performance
of individual aged care facilities so that they can make informed
decisions, says the Australian Lawyers Alliance (20November 2020).
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ASIO warns on social media spies
A new security campaign designed by the Australian
Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has been launched to
raise awareness of the threat of malicious social media users, with
the campaign Think Before You Link (19 November 2020).
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OAIC keeps tabs on COVIDSafe privacy
The OAIC is auditing the handling of personal and private
information by COVIDSafe. The Australian Information Commissioner
and Privacy Commissioner, said the OAIC audit will look for
compliance with the strict protections the Government put in place,
with its first report due by the end of this year (19 November
2020).
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ACMA seeks views on kids' TV content
The ACMA is seeking feedback on proposed new rules
governing Australian content and children's television
standards. The draft Broadcasting Services (Australian Content and
Children's Television) Standards 2020 established a new
Australian content quota system for commercial television
broadcasters (19 November 2020).
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Nine News breached privacy rules by disclosing police
addresses: ACMA
Channel Nine News has been found to have breached
broadcasting privacy rules by the Australian Communications and
Media Authority (ACMA) in multiple broadcasts dating back to
October, 2019 (19 November 2020).
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Productivity experts back policy for COVID
recovery
The Productivity Commission has released new research that
emphasises the important role of policy when the time comes for
improving relative living standards and increasing productivity
after COVID-19 (19 November 2020).
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Public views sought for digital identity
The Australian public is to be asked its views on proposed
legislation supporting and strengthening an expanded Digital
Identity system in Australia. In a statement, DTA said the Digital
Identity legislation sought to further enhance existing privacy and
consumer safeguards and establish permanent governance arrangements
(19 November 2020).
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Let's talk about a federal Human Rights Act
The Law Council of Australia believes that now is the time
to reignite the conversation and calls on the Australian Government
to implement a federal Human Rights Act, launching the Law
Council's policy position, that many Australians would not know
that their human rights are not protected by the Constitution or
legislation (18 November 2020).
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Govt in $1.2b robodebt backdown
The commonwealth government has agreed to pay $112 million
in compensation to members of the robodebt class action in a $1.2
billion settlement. The system was widely criticised for resulting
in errors, incorrect debts and unnecessary hardship for welfare
recipients and culminated in the largest class action in Australian
legal history (16 November 2020).
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Appointments to the Family Court of Australia and
Federal Circuit Court
Attorney-General congratulates Judge Altobelli and Ms
Beckhouse on their appointments and thank them for their
willingness to serve the people of Australia as judges of the
Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court respectively
(13 November 2020).
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Performance pay to face review
The Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and Cabinet,
Ben Morton announcing a review of performance bonus arrangements
for Commonwealth senior executives, said it is the expectation of
the Government that where Agencies have access to bonus
arrangements they should exercise restraint to the furthest extent
possible in keeping with community expectations (16 November 2020).
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Government should implement Renwick's
recommendations
The Law Council of Australia has made 21 recommendations
to the government's proposal to establish a new type of
'post-sentence order' in Division 105A of the Criminal Code
Act 1995 (Cth), aimed at managing future risk presented by a person
who has completed a sentence of imprisonment for a terrorism or
security offence (13 November 2020).
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Review of the firefighter provisions of the Safety,
Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act) report
released
The Morrison Government welcomes the findings of a review
of workers compensation arrangements for firefighters employed
under the SRC Act, which will expand coverage and streamline claims
(13 November 2020).
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Reforms to National Natural Disaster Arrangements
The Australian Government is announcing major reforms as
part of our response to the Royal Commission into National Natural
Disaster Arrangements. Introduced legislation will give the
Australian Government the power to declare a national emergency to
help mobilise Commonwealth resources and help tackle the challenges
states and local communities may face (13 November 2020).
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Man charged with perjury offence
A 26-year-old man formerly from Pimpama was served a
Notice To Appear in court to face one perjury charge following an
investigation by the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) into a
Gold Coast based law firm (13 November 2020). More...
Telcos to be judged by customers' views
The ACMA has proposed new rules for the suppliers of
broadband services, requiring the publication of their customer
service commitments and performance records. The new rules aim to
empower consumers to choose a telco based on all factors of the
service, not just price, and drive improvements in customer service
(12 November 2020).
More...
IBAC dismisses allegation of Vatican funds in Pell
case
IBAC confirms it received information based on media
reports which alleged Vatican funds were transferred to individuals
in support of the recent case against George Pell. IBAC has
reviewed the information and found the threshold to commence
inquiries or an investigation was not met 11 November 2020).
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In practice and courts
The Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court
of Australia - Lighthouse Project update
The Family Law Amendment (Risk Screening Protections) Bill
2020 was passed by the Australian Parliament on 9 November 2020.
This legislation provides an important framework and enables the
Courts to progress the very important new family-violence and risk
screening initiative, the Lighthouse Project. For enquiries please
email the Courts here. More
information about the project is
here. Details of the Bill are available from the website of
Parliament House
here.
Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) Consultation: The
Digital Identity Legislation Consultation Paper
The paper outlines key issues surrounding the development
of the legislation and poses specific questions about its design,
scope and content. The closing date for submissions is 18 December
and readers interested in making a submission can access the
Digital Identity Consultation here.
Office of the National Data Commissioner Exposure draft:
Data Availability and Transparency Bill
We are seeking
submissions on the exposure draft of the Data
Availability and Transparency Bill and explanatory materials,
and an Accreditation
Framework discussion paper. Submissions are open until November
2020. You can also find a second independent Privacy Impact
Assessment that examined the privacy implications of the Bill, and
see our response.
Commonwealth Integrity Commission: consultation
draft
The Australian Government has released an exposure draft
of legislation to establish the new Commonwealth Integrity
Commission (CIC) and make other consequences legislative
amendments. A
fact sheet about the key features of the CIC has also been
released. The
consultation page includes links to the draft legislation and
further information about other issues under consideration.
New Family Court and FCC form for child abuse, family
violence or risk
A new form aims to harmonise risk notification in both the
Family Court and Federal Circuit Court.
The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court will implement a new
form – Notice of Child Abuse, Family Violence or Risk –
on 31 October. The form will be available from the Family
Court of Australia and
Federal Circuit Court of Australia from 31 October.
AAT: Visiting the AAT during COVID-19
17/11/2020 - If you need to come to any of our offices,
please call ahead on 1800 228 333 to plan your visit. Visit
australia.gov.au for essential COVID-19 information, including
government measures and links to State and Territory health
advice.
Consultation on proposed new conduct rule
The Law Council of Australia has released a consultation
paper proposing that a new rule 11A be added to the Australian
Solicitors' Conduct Rules. The proposed rule clarifies how
existing ethical principles relating to conflicts of interest may
be applied when providing short-term legal assistance services. The
consultation closes on 7 December 2020.
Read more.
LCA Submissions
18 November 2020— Business Law Section
Exposure Draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Measures for a Late
Sitting) Bill 2020: Minor and Technical Amendments
16 November 2020— Business Law Section
Comments on Draft Tax Agent Services Instruments 2020
06 November 2020— Business Law Section
Permanent reforms – virtual meetings and electronic document
execution
06 November 2020— Law Council
Review of the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (High Risk
Terrorist Offenders) Bill 2020
05 November 2020—Law Council
Model Operating Requirements and Model Participation Rules:
Consultation Drafts Versions 6.1
OAIC Consultation: Requirements to collect personal
information for contact tracing purposes
The OAIC and state and territory privacy regulators have
produced the following draft guidelines to support a nationally
consistent approach to requirements for businesses and venues to
collect contact information. The closing date for comments is 4
December 2020 (20 November 2020).
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Australian Copyright Council
State of Escape Accessories Pty Limited v Schwartz?[2020] FCA
1606
Posted on 11/11/2020
ACMA Consultation: draft Broadcasting Services
(Australian Content and Children's Television) Standards
2020
The consultation focuses on practical implementation and
drafting issues relating to the program standards, and closes on 7
December. Feedback will then be considered, with the new standards
planned to begin on 1 January 2021 (19 November 2020).
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ACMA: Proposed service standards for superfast fixed
broadband services - consultation 33/2020
We are proposing new rules for carriage service providers
(CSPs) to improve the experience of consumers using superfast fixed
broadband services. Consultation closes 09 December 2020 (10
November 2020).
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ACMA position paper: Misinformation and news quality on
digital platforms in Australia
A position paper to guide code development—includes
a model code framework for consideration, including objectives and
outcomes to be achieved for the benefit of Australian users of
digital platforms. The ACMA anticipates to have in place a single,
industry-wide code by December 2020. The position paper,
Misinformation and news quality on digital platforms in Australia -
A position paper to guide code development has been published
on the ACMA website.
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation
Committee
Federal
Circuit and Family Court of Australia Bill 2019 [Provisions] and
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Consequential
Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2019
[Provisions]
Report by 20 November 2020. The amendments
delegate additional powers to Registrars and Deputy Registrars of
the Family Court of Australia (known respectively in practice as
'Senior Registrars' and 'Registrars') and
Registrars of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia
Legal and Constitutional Affairs References
Committee
Nationhood,
national identity and democracy
On 31 August 2020 the committee's reporting date was extended
to 8 December 2020.
Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee
Consultations
Commonwealth
Electoral Amendment (Banning Dirty Donations) Bill 2020
The closing date for submissions is 6 November 2020.
Intelligence
and Security Legislation Amendment (Implementing Independent
Intelligence Review) Bill 2020
On 6 October 2020 the Senate extended the committee's reporting
date to 9 December 2020.
Commonwealth
Electoral Amendment (Donation Reform and Other Measures) Bill
2020
Senate extended the committee's reporting date to 3 December
2020
LSC: Regulation of litigation funding schemes
The Legal Services Council has amended the Legal
Profession Uniform General Rules 2015 with effect from 22 August
2020 so the prohibitions in s 258(1) and (3) of the Legal
Profession Uniform Law do not apply in relation to litigation
funding schemes now regulated as managed investment schemes. The
new rule will operate for 12 months to allow for consultation See
the Legal
Services Council website
Australian Bushfires Disaster Emergency Declaration
— Understanding your privacy obligations
The Attorney-General has made the Privacy
(Australian Bushfires Disaster) Emergency Declaration (No. 1)
2020 (the emergency declaration) under Part VIA of the Privacy
Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). The emergency declaration was made in
response to bushfires in Australia resulting in death, injury and
property damage occurring from August 2019 into 2020.The emergency
declaration expires on 20 January 2021
Queensland
Queensland Law Reform Commission Consultation Paper
– a legal framework for voluntary assisted dying
The Queensland Law Reform Commission is seeking feedback
on the Consultation Paper "
A legal framework for voluntary assisted dying". The
Consultation Paper explores a legal framework for voluntary
assisted dying. The purpose of the Consultation Paper is not to
consider the desirability or otherwise of introducing voluntary
assisted dying legislation in Queensland. For more information
please see the
consultation page and the
terms of reference.
OIC Queensland: Human Rights Month 2020
Human Rights Month (10 Nov – 10 December) is an
annual campaign run by the Queensland Human Rights Commission to
highlight the importance of protecting and promoting human rights
(03 November 2020).
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QAO Advice: Evolving digital services in
government
QAO: 12 November 2020
Use of digital technologies has increased the pace of disruption in
every industry. The question now is whether the Queensland
Government is keeping pace with this reality.
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Annual report 2019-20 feedback survey
By taking a minute to complete this survey, you will help
us improve our annual reports so readers can use them more
effectively. Open until 30 June 2021.
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COVID-19 Update on Courts, Commissions, Tribunals
See current COVID-19 updates for the Courts, Commissions
and Tribunals
here.
Additionally, QLS also provides COVID-19 updates specifically
relating to
property law and
criminal law.
Published - articles, papers, reports
PC Productivity Insights No. 3 2020
Productivity Commission 2020: 19 November 2020
This is the Productivity Commission's third Productivity
Insights paper of 2020.
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Planning for the 2021 Census
ANAO Report no 16: 19 November 2020
The objective of this audit was to assess whether the Australian
Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is effectively preparing for the 2021
Census.
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Performance Measurement and Monitoring —
Developing Performance Measures and Tracking Progress
ANAO: 11 November 2020
This edition of audit insights summarises key messages from a
series of ANAO performance audits assessing performance evaluation
frameworks and success measures. It discusses the importance of
both in keeping entities accountable and their performance
transparent.
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Statement by the Commonwealth Ombudsman Michael
Manthorpe on the Australian Federal Police's handling of
allegations made about the Hon Angus Taylor MP
Commonwealth Ombudsman: 16 November 2020
Based on the events that had occurred, and in deciding whether to
investigate this matter, the AFP identified several potential
offences, under both Commonwealth and ACT law.
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September 2020: Report to the Minister for Home Affairs
on agencies' compliance with the Surveillance Devices Act 2004,
for the period 1 January to 30 June 2020
Commonwealth Ombudsman Surveillance Devices Six-Monthly
Report September 2020: 13 November 2020.
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Reports, allegations and inquiries into serious
misconduct by Australian troops in Afghanistan
2005–2013
APH Library Research Publication: 09 November 2020
A growing body of actual and anecdotal evidence from the past
decade suggests that the personal and professional ethics of some
have been deeply compromised.
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Cases
Wulf von der Decken and Services Australia
[2020] AICmr 55
Freedom of Information — Whether disclosure would
involve disclosure of information concerning an organisation's
business, commercial or financial affairs which would unreasonably
affect that organisation — Whether disclosure would have a
substantial adverse effect on the proper and efficient conduct of
the operations of an agency — Whether disclosure of personal
information is unreasonable — Whether an agency has
discharged its onus — (CTH) Freedom of Information Act 1982
ss 11A(5), 22, 47E(d), 47F, 47G and 55D(1)
'VY' and Department of Agriculture, Water and the
Environment (Freedom of information) [2020]
AICmr 54
Freedom of Information — Whether reasonable steps
taken to locate documents — (CTH) Freedom of Information Act
1982 s 24A
Lucas v Secretary, Department of Health
[2020] FCA 1603
STATUTORY INTERPRETATION – whether space not
directly physically connected to existing approved particular
premises capable of being "expansion" of existing
premises under s 90(3AE) National Health Act 1953 (Cth) –
whether Secretary had power to determine application for expansion
of particular premises in one strata unit to space in another unit
separated by common property – whether test objective or
question of fact and degree for determining if expansion of
particular premises in which pharmacy business situated will occupy
any of space already occupied
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – whether Secretary had power to grant
approval in name of corporation where application for approval to
supply pharmaceutical benefits made in name of individual –
whether Secretary had discretion to refuse approval under s 90(3D)
National Health Act 1953 (Cth) on basis that recommendation of
Australian Community Pharmacy Authority made incorrectly
Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth) s 16;
Health Legislation Amendment (Pharmacy Location Arrangements) Act
2006 (Cth); Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) s 39B(1)
Transit Systems West Services Pty Ltd v Australian Rail,
Tram and Bus Industry Union [2020] FCAFC
193
INDUSTRIAL LAW – Pt 6-3A of the Fair Work Act 2009
(Cth) – where Fair Work Commission arbitrated dispute as to
meaning of term in copied State award and Full Bench affirmed
decision on appeal – whether Full Bench precluded by ss
739(5) and 768AI(3) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) from
considering surrounding circumstances in order to resolve an
ambiguity about the objective common intention of the parties
ADMINISRATIVE LAW – where applicant seeks certiorari and
declarations in respect of decision of Full Bench of the Fair Work
Commission acting as private arbitrator – whether certiorari
available – whether relief to be refused on discretionary
grounds where basis for claim not raised before Commissioner or
Full Bench – whether declaration sought inutile. Fair Work
Act 2009 (Cth) ss 562, 563, 739, 739(4), 739(5), 768AA, 768AI,
769AI(3); Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) ss 21, 22, 23;
Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) s 39B
Stonehealth Pty Ltd v ZAA Ventures Pty Ltd as Trustee for
the ZAA Investment Trust [2020] FCAFC
188
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – appeal from decision of primary
judge dismissing application for judicial review of decision of
Australian Community Pharmacy Authority – decision to
recommend that application for new pharmacy not be approved –
meaning of "supermarket" under National Health
(Australian Community Pharmacy Authority Rules) Determination 2018
(Cth) – whether primary judge erred in construing meaning of
"supermarket" – appeal allowed. Acts Interpretation
Act 1901 (Cth) s 15AA; Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review)
Act 1977 (Cth) s 5
Legislation Act 2003 (Cth) s 13
ACN 154 520 199 Pty Ltd (in liquidation) v Commissioner of
Taxation [2020] FCAFC
190
TAXATION – goods and services tax – precious
metal – creditable acquisitions – creditable purpose
–
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – procedural fairness – where the
Tribunal made adverse knowledge findings on the basis of two emails
and the transcript of a compulsory examination that had not been
the subject of any cross-examination or any submissions by the
parties – whether the Tribunal denied the taxpayer procedural
fairness – whether any denial of procedural fairness was
material
TAXATION – goods and services tax – anti-avoidance
provisions – where the Tribunal found (in the alternative to
its conclusion regarding construction) that the anti-avoidance
provisions applied – whether the Tribunal erred in its
approach to the anti-avoidance provisions, in particular the issues
of dominant purpose and principal effect
Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth), s 15AA; Administrative Appeals
Tribunal Act 1975 (Cth), ss 33, 44
Commissioner of Taxation v Yeo as Liquidator of Ready Kit
Cabinets Pty Ltd (in liq) [2020] FCAFC
199
STATUTORY INTERPRETATION – meaning of "by, or
under the authority of the administrator" – issue of
relevant source of authority for the acts done to give effect to
the making of payments – text, context and purpose –
extrinsic material – appeal dismissed. Corporations Act 2001
(Cth) s 435A, 445F, 451C, 588FE(2B), 588FE(2B)(d), 588FE(2B)(d)(i),
588FG; Corporations Amendment (Insolvency) Act 2007 (Cth);
Explanatory Memorandum to the Corporations Amendment (Insolvency)
Bill 2007 (Cth)
Warren; Chief Executive Officer, Services Australia and
(Freedom of information) [2020] AATA
4557
(1) apart from any reference to the names of Mr Britton
and Ms Harfield, the Risk Management Plan, dated 6 August 2015,
Open Issues Summary, dated 2015, Progress Report dated 2016 and
Issues Summary are exempt from disclosure under ss 47F and 11A of
the Freedom of Information Act 1982 in so far as they reveal the
names and telephone numbers of any individual identified in them
and a signature
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – review of decision of Australian
Information Commissioner that documents are not exempt –
whether documents conditionally exempt under section 47F of the
Freedom of Information Act 1982 – whether access would
involve unreasonable disclosure of personal information –
whether public interest in releasing names and phone numbers
– decision set aside and
substituted
Ipswich
City Council [2020] QIRC
194
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND -DISCRIMINATION - exemptions - sex
discrimination - application to grant exemption under s 113(1) of
the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 so the Applicant can recruit only
female waste truck drivers - exercise of discretion
HUMAN RIGHTS - whether Queensland Industrial Relations Commission
acts in an administrative capacity, within the meaning of the Human
Rights Act 2019, when deciding to grant exemption - whether
granting of the exemption sought affects a human right within the
meaning of s 15(5) of the Human Rights Act 2019 - whether decision
to grant exemption is compatible with human rights within the
meaning of the Human Rights Act 2019 - purposive interpretation of
s 113(1) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 in a way that is
compatible with human rights - application granted
Harris
v Lagerroth; Harris Operations Pty Ltd v Lagerroth
[2020] QDC 285
APPEAL AND NEW TRIAL – APPEAL – GENERAL
PRINCIPLES – RIGHT OF APPEAL – NATURE OF RIGHT –
where appeal is brought under s. 222 Justices Act 1886 (Qld)
CRIMINAL LAW – APPEAL – SENTENCE – where
development permits were granted to the appellant authorising
clearing of native vegetation on a large leasehold property –
where areas were cleared outside the permitted area – where
the appellant was convicted of directing clearing of native
vegetation without a development permit – where the appellant
had convictions recorded and fines of $250,000 and $50,000 imposed
– where the appellant's conviction appeal was dismissed
– where the appellant appeals against sentence –
whether the learned magistrate's sentence is excessive –
whether the learned magistrate erred having regard to a number of
factors, including the appellant's plea of guilty, co-operation
with investigation and antecedents – whether the appellant
acted on a mistake of law – whether the mistake of law (if
established) was adequately considered by the learned magistrate
– whether the magistrate erred by failing to give proper
weight to the evidence that no financial gain followed from the
unlawful assessable development – whether the magistrate
erred in recording convictions
Justices Act 1886 Qld ss 222(2)(c); 223; 223(1); 223(2);
Sustainable Planning Act 2009 Qld ss578(1); Penalties and Sentences
Act 1992 Qld s49
Legislation
Commonwealth
Bills
Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory
Arrangements) (Consequential Amendments) Bill
2020
Senate 12/11/2020 - Consequential on the Australia's
Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Bill 2020, the
bill amends the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977
to provide that decisions made under the Australia's Foreign
Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Act 2020 are not
subject to judicial review; and Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers
Act 1975 to authorise the disclosure of protected information.
Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory
Arrangements) Bill 2020
Senate 12/11/2020 - Introduced with the Australia's
Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) (Consequential
Amendments) Bill 2020, the bill establishes a legislative scheme
for Commonwealth engagement with arrangements between State or
Territory governments and foreign governments, and their associated
entities.
Electoral Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures)
Bill 2020
Assent Act no: 95 Year: 2020 10/11/2020
Amends the: Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 to: clarify the
interaction between federal, state and territory electoral funding
and disclosure regimes following the High Court decision in Spence
v Queensland [2019] HCA 15; make technical amendments in relation
to entity registration and public election funding rules; and allow
a senior Australian Electoral Commission staff member rather than a
senior Divisional Returning Officer to be on the Redistribution
Committee for the Australian Capital Territory; Commonwealth
Electoral Act 1918 and Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984
to amend various aspects of voting and scrutiny processes; and
Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984 to extend the
electronically assisted voting method to Australians working in
Antarctica.
Regulations
Electoral
Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Act
2020
09/11/2020 - Act No. 95 of 2020 as made
Federal
Court and Federal Circuit Court Amendment (Fees) Regulations
2020
11/11/2020 - This instrument amends the Federal Court and
Federal Circuit Court Regulation 2012 to increase the application
fees charged by the Federal Circuit Court for migration litigants,
and introduce a partial fee exemption which allows individuals to
pay a reduced application fee where paying the full fee would cause
financial hardship.
Queensland
Subordinate legislation reminder
No 144
Electoral Amendment Regulation 2020
5 Amendment of s 8 (Amount of policy development payment to which
eligible registered political party is entitled—Act, s 240)
(1)
Section 5 commences on 1 January 2022
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