Australian Law Reform Commission

Family violence and Commonwealth laws

The treatment of family violence in Commonwealth laws, including child support, immigration, employment, social security, superannuation, privacy

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Discovery of documents in Federal Courts

The ALRC is exploring options to improve the discovery process in civil litigation, to improve access to justice.

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Family Violence Inquiry

The ALRC will be delivering its final report to the Attorney General in September 2010.

Find out more about the Family Violence inquiry

Legal internship program

The ALRC provides opportunities for interns to work alongside Commission members and legal staff.

Applications for next round close 29 October 2010.

About the ALRC

The Australian Law Reform Commission is a federal agency that reviews Australia’s laws to ensure they provide improved access to justice for all Australians by making laws and related processes more equitable, modern, fair and efficient. More about the ALRC »

ALRC update

Discovery e-news | Issue 3 – 6 September 2010

Welcome to the new ALRC website! – 27 August 2010

Positions vacant: senior legal officers/legal officers – 12 August 2010

Corporate insolvency: restructuring the financial sector and understanding the long terms effects of the GFC – 7 August 2010

Talk to us

All Australians should have a say in reforming laws that affect them. The ALRC encourages public participation in its current inquiries and ongoing work through a range of forums and blogs »

ALRC in the media

Pressure building on opaque regulators | Money Management - 2 September 2010
Australian companies not happy with the reforms to the privacy laws | Top News Arab Emirates - 31 August 2010
Paul Hogan and ‘Accountants’ Concession’ - Is it time to follow the Kiwis ? | CCH Tax Blog - 31 August 2010
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