RoLIA’s eighth review of responses to questions on notice at Senate estimates hearings provided by government departments and agencies within the Commonwealth Treasury Portfolio again demonstrates a disregard for accountability and compliance with Parliamentary...
The Rule of Law Institute is pleased to announce the formation of the Magna Carta Coordinating Committee to celebrate, in Australia, the 800th Anniversary of its grant by King John of England on 15 June 1215. Speaking to The Australian, Professor Nicholas Cowdery AM...
The societal and legal issue of alcohol fueled violence and ‘one punch’ assaults has led to legislative change in a number of jurisdictions. This post brings together relevant information about current and proposed ‘one punch’ laws in...
At the recent “Open and Shut” workshop held jointly by the Rule of Law Institute of Australia(RoLIA) and the Australian Centre for Independent Journalism at UTS, participants heard from a range of experts in law and the media about the tension between the principle of...
Government access to people’s telecommunications data presents important rule of law issues for discussion. With rapid developments in technology, the law is always battling to keep up, and the Australian Parliament ordered an inquiry into the legislation which...
