Tag: Laws
Youths holding town to ransom: MP
A Member of Parliament says residents in a western New South Wales town are being held to ransom by a group of out-of-control youths.[MORE]
SA sex laws change
The legal definition of what constitutes consent to sexual activity in South Australia has been tightened.[MORE]
Guantanamo detainees win court challenge
A US judge has ordered the release of five Algerian terrorism suspects from Guantanamo Bay.[MORE]
Hicks's lawyer applauds 'fair go'
David Hicks's lawyer says his client can finally move on with his life.[MORE]
UK to overhaul prostitution laws
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The British Government has proposed new laws to crack down on human trafficking but critics say they'll only drive prostitution underground.[MORE]
No new control order for Hicks: AFP
Federal police will not seek another control order on convicted terrorist supporter David Hicks.[MORE]
Police arrest motorbike thieves
Police arrested two men this morning after a stolen motorcycle slammed into a roundabout at Moorabbin during a high speed chase.[MORE]
Weapons amnesty triggers good response
About 100 firearms have been handed in to north-west Victorian police during a month-long amnesty.[MORE]
Ombudsman recovers money for underpaid staff
The Federal Workplace Ombudsman has found several Shepparton businesses were underpaying their staff.[MORE]
Spanish war investigation decision overturned
A Spanish judge has reversed a decision to hold a nation-wide investigation into the disappearance of thousands of people during and after the country's civil war. [MORE]
Law breaking drivers to cop fine increase
The penalty for talking on mobile phones while driving is about to be dramatically increased.[MORE]
P-platers need safety message reinforced: Daley
New South Wales Roads Minister Michael Daley says he is considering driver education in schools as a way of responding to the high number of P-platers who have lost their licences over the past year.[MORE]
P-plater laws 'keep people alive'
NSW Premier Nathan Rees says the Government's crackdown on P-platers appears to be working.[MORE]
Newcastle an example for harsher liquor laws: Nile
Upper House MP Fred Nile says he will use evidence of Newcastle's alcohol-fuelled violence to support his push in Parliament for tighter liquor laws.[MORE]
Govt warns childcare changes could take time
The Federal Government says the collapse of ABC Learning highlights to need to strengthen competition laws but it does not want to rush any changes. [MORE]
104 P-platers losing licence daily
More than 52,000 P-platers across NSW have had their licences suspended since last year.[MORE]
Law society calls for equal investment in remote areas
The NT Law Society says its becoming harder to provide adequate access to legal support for people living in remote and regional communities.[MORE]
Attorney-General hopes for legal aid cash boost
The Federal Attorney-General says he wants to address the decline in Commonwealth funding for legal aid, but he cannot promise an increase. [MORE]
Hundreds protest anti-porn law in Bali
Hundreds of people have rallied in the Hindu-majority holiday island of Bali against a tough anti-pornography law branded by critics a threat to religious freedom.[MORE]
Call for independent anti-corruption commission after Nixon freebie
The Police Association says the about-face by Christine Nixon on her trip to LA shows the need for an independent anti-corruption commission.[MORE]
Aged care group concerned over welfare laws
A national body representing aged care providers says there is a danger of older people being treated like children, if the aged care sector becomes over-regulated.[MORE]
SA police keen to carry metal detectors
SA police are keen to be able to use portable metal detectors to find people with knives.[MORE]
NSW to relax speeding laws
Penalties for minor speeding offences will be relaxed in New South Wales.[MORE]
Children in cars changes welcomed by RAA
Children up to seven will soon have to be in booster seats and the rear seat of cars in SA.[MORE]
Man charged over road rage incident
An 18-year-old man has been charged with 15 offences following an alleged road rage incident earlier this week.[MORE]
