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Firearms Act 2024 and Firearms Regulations 2024
Wed, 26 Mar 2025
A reminder this new legislation commences on 31 March 2025 and read more about firearms infringement offences.
Read moreNew ICL Website and exclusive Domestic and Family Violence e-Course
Wed, 19 Mar 2025
The new National ICL website and a specialised e-course designed in collaboration with the Safe & Together Institute specifically for ICLs and Child Representatives on domestic and family violence were officially launched this week.
Read moreFirearms Act 2024 and Firearms Regulations 2024
Tue, 04 Mar 2025
The substantive provisions of this new Act and Regulations have been proclaimed to commence on 31 March 2025.
Read moreRestraining Orders Regulations 1997 amended
Tue, 11 Feb 2025
It is now possible for a youth custodial officer to serve a restraining order.
Read moreCommonwealth - Criminal Code Amendment (Hate Crimes) Act 2025
Tue, 11 Feb 2025
This amending Actrecently passed through Federal Parliament and came into force on 8 February 2025.
Read moreCriminal Code Amendment (Prohibition on Display or Performance of Nazi Symbols or Gestures) Act 2024
Mon, 10 Feb 2025
This amending Act has been proclaimed to commence on 1 March 2025.
Read moreCommonwealth - Client resource on the family law (property) changes
Fri, 07 Feb 2025
A new AGD fact sheet is now available for separating couples on the family law property changes that will commence on 10 June 2025.
Read moreState - Family Court Amendment (Commonwealth Reforms) Act 2024
Fri, 07 Feb 2025
The substantive provisions (Parts 2 & 3) of the Family Court Amendment (Commonwealth Reforms) Act 2024 have been proclaimed. The amendments will apply to all new proceedings and any part-heard matters from Monday 10 February 2025.
Read moreFamily Violence Legislation Reform Act 2024 - further updated resource dated 29 January 2025
Wed, 29 Jan 2025
This updated resource refers to Conduct Agreement Orders and clarifies the application of mandatory electronic monitoring to prisoners on early release and post-sentence orders.
Read moreRoad traffic - new safety cameras - caution period for some offences
Mon, 20 Jan 2025
New cameras operating from 26 January 2025 will detect offences of no seatbelt and mobile phone use but for an initial period, this will result in a caution notice and no infringement.
Read moreProtected Entertainment Precincts (PEPs)
Mon, 20 Jan 2025
In January 2025 the Hillarys Protected Entertainment Precinct (PEP) is set to be extended to include an area north along Whitfords Avenue.
Read moreFamily Violence Legislation Reform Act 2024 - Further updated resource dated 15.01.2025
Wed, 15 Jan 2025
This version clarifies the meaning of 'designated family relationship' as it relates to children and includes flowcharts for bail and sentencing processes. It also gives additional guidance in the practical application of the new legislation.
Read moreFamily Violence Legislation Reform Act 2024 - further updated resource
Wed, 08 Jan 2025
The PDF resource was further updated on 2 January 2024 to include more information about the nature of conditions that may be imposed under Schedule 1, Part C, clause 3G Bail Act and whether it applies retrospectively.
Read moreFamily Violence Legislation Reform Act 2024 - updated resource
Tue, 31 Dec 2024
This alert considers the application of Schedule 1, Part C, clause 3G Bail Act given a divergence of opinion in the scope of its application, and provides an updated resource covering this.
Read moreCommonwealth - Criminal Code Amendment (Deepfake Sexual Material) Act 2024
Mon, 23 Dec 2024
This amending Act came into force on 3 September 2024.
Read moreFamily Violence Legislation Reform Act 2024 - updated resource
Wed, 18 Dec 2024
All substantive parts of this amending Act are now in force. The PDF resource detailing the changes has been updated and is available here.
Read morePolice Legislation Amendment Act 2024 - in force 20 December 2024
Wed, 18 Dec 2024
This amending Act enables police to scan for knives, introduces new weapons offences and amends provisions related to move on orders.
Read moreFamily Violence Legislation Reform Act 2024 - remaining provisions in force 18 Dec 2024
Mon, 16 Dec 2024
The remaining provisions of the Family Violence Legislation Reform Act 2024, which relate to electronic monitoring, will be in force on 18 December 2024.
Read moreConsumer protections for Buy Now Pay Later commencement dates
Mon, 16 Dec 2024
Some Buy Now Pay Later provisions are now in force.
Read moreOnline Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 (Cth)
Mon, 16 Dec 2024
The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 (Cth) commenced operation on 11 December 2024.
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