Torts, Damages & Civil Liability News

Thursday 10 March 2022 @ 10.29 a.m. | Crime | Judiciary, Legal Profession & Procedure | Torts, Damages & Civil Liability

On 10 February 2022, the Family Violence Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 (ACT) ('the Bill') was introduced into the ACT Legislative Assembly by Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury.

Wednesday 15 December 2021 @ 10.17 a.m. | Judiciary, Legal Profession & Procedure | Legal Research | Torts, Damages & Civil Liability

The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2021 (WA) (56 of 2021) ('the Bill') was introduced into the Western Australian Legislative Assembly by Minister for Finance Tony Buti ('the Minister') on 17 November 2021. The purpose of the Bill is to replace the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) ('the AH Act') and the Aboriginal Heritage (Marandoo) Act 1992 (WA) (' the AHM Act').

Friday 20 August 2021 @ 8.11 a.m. | Crime | Legal Research | Torts, Damages & Civil Liability

The Road Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (ACT) ('the Bill') was introduced into the ACT Legislative Assembly on 5 August 2021 by Minister for Transport and City Services Chris Steel ('the Minister').

Friday 30 July 2021 @ 2.07 p.m. | Legal Research | Torts, Damages & Civil Liability | Trade & Commerce

The [Draft] Advance Care Directives (Review) Amendment Bill 2021 (SA) ("the Draft Bill") was released for public consultation and feedback on 25 June 2021 and is open for submissions until 5 pm on 3 August 2021. The Draft Bill proposes amendments to the Advance Care Directives Act 2013 (SA) ("the Act").

Thursday 15 July 2021 @ 9.47 a.m. | Crime | Torts, Damages & Civil Liability

The Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (ACT) ("the Bill") was introduced into the ACT Legislative Assembly on 24 June 2021 by Attorney General Shane Rattenbury  ("the AG").  The Explanatory Statement stated that the policy objective of this Bill is to "improve the clarity and effectiveness of criminal justice legislation".