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ALRC Discussion Paper proposes fundamental reform of the classification system - Published on 30 September 2011.

“In an age of media convergence, Australia needs a 21st century classification system that is more platform-neutral, concentrates government regulation on media content of most concern to the community, and a system that can be adapted to accelerated media innovation,” said Professor Terry Flew, Commissioner in charge of the National Classification Scheme Review.

ALRC recommends a facilitative approach to discovery in federal courts - Published on 25 May 2011.

Advocating a facilitative approach that emphasises the role of the judiciary in robust case management, particularly in large and complex cases, is one of the key reforms suggested by the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) in its most recent inquiry into the process of discovery in federal courts. The ALRC’s final report—Managing Discovery: Discovery of Documents in Federal Courts (ALRC Report 115, 2011)—was tabled today in federal Parliament and is the result of a ten-month inquiry.

ALRC releases an Issues Paper for the National Classification Scheme Review - Published on 20 May 2011.

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) today released an issues paper for its inquiry into the National Classification Scheme—National Classification Scheme Review Issues Paper (ALRC IP 40, 2011).

Professor Terry Flew appointed as ALRC Commissioner for the National Classification Scheme Review - Published on 21 April 2011.

The ALRC welcomes the appointment of Professor Terry Flew as Commissioner in charge of its National Classification Scheme Review. Professor Flew is currently Professor of Media and Communication in the Creative Industries Faculty at Queensland University of Technology, and joins the ALRC for the duration of this inquiry. Professor Flew is a prolific author in the media and communications field and President of the Australian and New Zealand Communications Association.

ALRC releases Consultation Paper on Discovery - Published on 15 November 2010.

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) today released a Consultation Paper for the Inquiry into Discovery of Documents in Federal Courts—Discovery in Federal Courts (ALRC CP 2, 2010).

Improving safety the key aim of the ALRC/NSWLRC Family Violence Report - Published on 11 November 2010.

The Australian and NSW Law Reform Commissions today released their Final Report, Family Violence—A National Legal Response containing 187 Recommendations for reform.

Panel Discussion, Melbourne, 17 November: Conduct of Lawyers in Discovery: Room for Improvement? - Published on 5 November 2010.

The Australian Law Reform Commission is currently reviewing the laws relating to discovery of documents in federal litigation and will shortly release a Consultation Paper. Please join us for an inquiring and invigorating roundtable discussion focusing on the conduct of lawyers and ethical obligations in discovery in Melbourne on 17 November 2010.

Three part-time Commissioners appointed to the ALRC - Published on 3 November 2010.

The ALRC welcomes  the re-appointment of Justice Berna Collier to the ALRC for a further period of three years, along with the appointment of two new part-time Commissioners specifically for the current Inquiry into Discovery of Documents in Federal Courts, the Honourable Justice Arthur Emmett and the Honourable Justice Bruce Lander—both for a period of six months.