Current Inquiries

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) undertakes research, and provides recommendations to reform the law, on topics selected by the Attorney-General of Australia. The ALRC is currently investigating:

04.11.2022

Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws

On 27 January 2023 the ALRC released its Consultation Paper for the Inquiry. Submissions are now closed. The ALRC’s final report is due to the Attorney-General on 21 April 2023. Federal anti-discrimination laws, including the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) and the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), prohibit discrimination in a wide range of settings against

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11.09.2020

Review of the Legislative Framework for Corporations and Financial Services Regulation

The ALRC has been asked to inquire into the potential simplification of laws that regulate financial services in Australia.

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