If passed, NSW will have overtaken Qld as the jurisdiction with the harshest vape penalties in Australia.
Category: Law
Historic rental reforms before NSW parliament
The changes mean landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants for no reason.
SA bans harmful gay conversion practices
People convicted of causing serious harm to LGBTIQA+ individuals will face five years’ jail.
Qld introduces affirmative model of consent
The long-awaited change brings Queensland in line with other Australian jurisdictions.
New industrial relations chief for Queensland
Peter O’Neill has been appointed Queensland’s new industrial relations commissioner.
Commonwealth follows SA lead on social media ban
SA legislation would see social media giants face substantial fines if they fail to comply.
Public inquiry into Liverpool City Council can proceed, judge rules
Council has until 5 September to consider options for appeal.
NSW reconsiders EV road user charge after High Court decision
The High Court has ruled that Victoria can’t charge EV drivers for using the road.
4000 inquiries brought together in new public library
A new public database brings together documents from every royal commission and public inquiry held in Australia since the mid-19th century.
Proposed new transparency powers for WA’s AG
Western Australia’s Auditor General would have greater access to sensitive government information, under new legislation introduced to parliament.