What is the proper role of the Attorney General in Australia?
The Attorney-General of Australia is the First Law Officer responsible for protecting the rule of law and promotion of justice.
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Queensland terrorism legislation
Last week, the Queensland Parliament’s Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee tabled its report on proposed amendments to terrorism legislation. William Shrubb investigates.
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE: NSW consorting law review long overdue
The NSW Ombudsman’s statutorily-mandated review of the 2012 consorting laws is now more than a year overdue. The Rule of Law Institute calls on the NSW Government to publicly update stakeholders on the progress of the review.
Read MoreParliamentary committee on ATO scrutiny releases report
Taking into account the Institute’s submission, a federal parliamentary committee has declined to recommend any changes to the scrutiny arrangements in place for the ATO.
Read MoreInstitute appears before Senate committee hearing
The Institute gave evidence yesterday before a public hearing of the Select Committee on the establishment of a National Integrity Commission.
Read MoreSubmission on external scrutiny of the ATO
The Institute has lodged a submission regarding external scrutiny of the ATO, arguing that the oversight function of the Inspector-General of Taxation should not be undermined.
Read MoreSubmission on the Powers of the Commissioner of Taxation
The Institute has lodged a submission regarding proposed extra powers to be given to the Commissioner of Taxation, noting the importance of the equal application of the law, and for transparency and accountability around the exercise of power.
Read MoreSubmission on Taxpayers’ Charter and Protections
The Institute has made a submission to the Review into the Taxpayers’ Charter and Taxpayer Protections, focusing on the ATO’s adherence to the Commonwealth model litigant obligations.
Read MoreBusiness and the Rule of Law
Business support for the rule of law – a growing global movement Public support for the rule of...
Read MoreBEAQ Conference – Brisbane 2015
Jackie Charles, our Education Coordinator, recently spoke at the Business Educators Association...
Read MoreDevelopments on Organised Crime Laws in Queensland
The Rule of Law Institute applauds the creation of an Inquiry into Organised Crime in Queensland...
Read MoreThe High Court and ICAC – Media Mashup – Updated
The recent High Court decision in Independent Commission Against Corruption v Cunneen [2015] HCA...
Read MoreSecurity bill opens door to targeted killings and broader control orders
By Rebecca Ananian-Welsh, The University of Queensland The government introduced its third set of...
Read MoreSenate Estimates Survey No.8 – Questions On Notice
RoLIA’s eighth review of responses to questions on notice at Senate estimates hearings provided by...
Read MoreMetadata and the rule of law: interception, stored communication and warrants
Meta data and the rule of law: consideration of law reforms for interception, stored communication and warrants
Read MoreRule of Law, Asylum Seekers and the High Court 2014
The legality of the events of the past few days regarding action taken by the Australian Navy to...
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