Tag: Laws
Amendment o protect live music fails
The Victorian Greens have failed in their bid to enshrine the protection of live music into the state's liquor licensing laws.[MORE]
Greens win bid to examine pokie limit law
The Greens' bid to impose a betting limit on poker machines is to be scrutinised by a parliamentary committee. [MORE]
Council poised to challenge stripping of planning powers
A heated debate is expected when Cessnock Council decides whether to pursue legal action against the New South Wales Government over the stripping of its planning powers.[MORE]
Keneally agrees to review green slip fees
The New South Wales Government has agreed to review the price of motorcycle green slips after a loud protest outside State Parliament today.[MORE]
Wrong side drivers an ongoing problem, says judge
A judge has echoed calls from a crash victim's family for more to be done to control international drivers in Australia.[MORE]
Pro-choice activists protest outside MP's office
A group pushing for abortion law reform has staged a protest outside the electorate office in Cairns of far north Queensland Labor MP Desley Boyle.[MORE]
Howard's gun buyback slashed firearm suicides
Australian researchers have found there has been an almost 80 per cent drop in firearm suicides since former prime minister John Howard's gun buyback was introduced in 1997.[MORE]
Photographers protest landmark permits
Hundreds of photographers have gathered on the Sydney Harbour foreshore to rally against laws which prevent them from taking pictures of Australian landmarks without a permit. [MORE]
Australia 'pretending racism isn't there'
Race Discrimination Commissioner Graeme Innes says Australia is in denial about being a racist country.[MORE]
New geothermal laws 'a step in the right direction'
Western Queensland mayors say new state laws for the geothermal sector are encouraging, but more needs to be done to help companies wanting to produce power. [MORE]
NZ raises legal age for buying alcohol
New Zealand has increased the age for buying alcohol to 20 but kept the drinking age at hotels and bars at 18.[MORE]
Council group takes privacy concerns to LGAQ
The group representing councils in the Wide Bay-Burnett region has met with the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) about concerns with changes to the Privacy Act.[MORE]
Bowler votes against tough behaviour legislation
The Independent MP John Bowler says the name and shame element of the government's new Prohibitive Behaviour Orders legislation is too extreme.[MORE]
Opposition attacks tough troublemaker laws
The State Opposition says new legislation which names and shames people who have engaged in anti-social behaviour at licensed venues, is too extreme.[MORE]
Qld Opposition demands 'town-hall' style debate
The debate about a having a debate reached Queensland Parliament last night. [MORE]
Tough new liquor control laws
The State Government has introduced new laws to name and shame people who engage in anti-social behaviour in pubs and clubs.[MORE]
MPs glove up in 'language' stoush
Queensland MPs have been warned to keep their language in check in Parliament.[MORE]
Parliament passes tougher illegal brothel laws
The Qld Government says new laws passed in Parliament will target illegal prostitution services run by social escort agencies. [MORE]
State law and order agenda flawed: Opposition
The Opposition Leader, Eric Ripper, says the Labor Party is opposing the latest piece of the Government's law and order agenda because it is flawed and a waste of money.[MORE]
Bus crash death sparks call for seatbelt laws
A Victorian road safety campaigner says a fatal tourist bus crash in south-west Victoria highlights the need for seatbelts on all buses.[MORE]
New knife laws bring tough penalties
Retailers of knives will have to exercise caution when tough new laws are introduced, Warrnambool Police say.[MORE]
Hot Potato in hot water
A Darwin nightclub has got itself into hot water for allowing over-crowding in an underground venue.[MORE]
No need to swear to God under new court oath
Attorney-General Delia Lawrie has introduced legislation to stop Northern Territory courts asking people to swear to God.[MORE]
'Name and shame' laws debated
State Parliament will begin debating the government's tough new 'name and shame' laws today which would give courts the power to crack down on anti-social behaviour. [MORE]
Opposition supportive of missing person's legislation
The Victorian Opposition is promising in-principle to support legislative changes, allowing the family and friends of missing persons to manage their financial affairs.[MORE]
