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03.06.2025
Justice Mordy Bromberg and Commissioner Micaela Cronin to address National Press Club on challenge of addressing sexual violence
The Hon Justice Mordy Bromberg, President of the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC), and Commissioner Micaela Cronin of the Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence Commission (DFSVC), will address the National Press Club in Canberra tomorrow, speaking on the challenge of addressing sexual violence in Australia. The joint address, entitled ‘Safe, informed and supported: addressing sexual …
Read more26.05.2025
Review of Human Tissue Laws: Issues Paper released
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) today released its Issues Paper in its Review of Human Tissue Laws, calling for submissions to the Inquiry. The Issues Paper provides a broad overview of the Inquiry and sets out eight questions for stakeholders to consider. ALRC Commissioner Dr Maeghan Toews, commented on the Issue Paper’s release: …
Read more22.05.2025
Review of the Future Acts Regime: Discussion Paper Released
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) today released its Discussion Paper in its review of the future acts regime in the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). The Discussion Paper sets out a number of questions and proposed reforms for feedback. Organisations and individuals with an interest in the Inquiry are invited to provide submissions until …
Read more13.05.2025
Speech: Modern Law Fit for the Future – The Role and Value of Independent Law Reform Agencies
Speech by ALRC President, the Hon Justice Mordy Bromberg to the Commonwealth Law Conference, Malta 2025 Wednesday, 9 April 2025 The Australian Law Reform Commission is the Australian government’s independent research and advisory agency on law reform. We conduct inquiries, provide reports and make recommendations for the reform of Australian laws. Our legislative charter is …
Read more13.05.2025
Australian Law Reform Commission congratulates new Commonwealth Attorney-General
13 May 2025 The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) congratulates the Hon Michelle Rowland MP on her appointment today as Commonwealth Attorney-General. ALRC President the Hon Justice Mordy Bromberg acknowledged the new Attorney-General: “The Commission congratulates Ms Rowland on her appointment to the role of Commonwealth Attorney-General, Australia’s first law officer. The ALRC offers valuable …
Read more31.03.2025
ALRC In Brief | March 2025
From the ALRC President Welcome to the latest edition of the ALRC’s In Brief newsletter and the first for 2025, the ALRC’s 50th year. I’m pleased to be leading the ALRC for this milestone anniversary, which happens to be one of our busiest years with three inquiries running. We are also planning to hold 50th …
Read more11.03.2025
Law and Human Rights Expert Associate Professor Ronli Sifris to Join ALRC Review of Surrogacy Laws
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has announced Associate Professor Ronli Sifris as Assistant Commissioner for its Review of Surrogacy Laws. Assistant Commissioner Sifris is an Associate Professor at Monash University’s Faculty of Law and Deputy Director of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law. Assistant Commissioner Sifris is a well-regarded specialist on surrogacy laws …
Read more08.03.2025
EVENT Launch of “Safe, Informed, Supported: Reforming Justice Responses to Sexual Violence”
Launch Event: 8:00am Thursday 13th March 2025 The Australian Law Reform Commission is pleased to host a launch event for Safe, Informed, Supported: Reforming Justice Responses to Sexual Violence on Thursday 13th March 2025. Streaming online from Melbourne, the ALRC will give an overview of the report, its findings and recommendations, as well as a panel discussion …
Read more06.03.2025
ALRC Final Report Tabled Today for Inquiry into Justice Responses to Sexual Violence
The Final Report of the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) Inquiry into Justice Reponses to Sexual Violence has been tabled in parliament today. The report, Safe, Informed, Supported: Reforming Justice Responses to Sexual Violence, and its 64 recommendations are the culmination of a 12-month Inquiry. The ALRC has concluded that the justice system is currently …
Read more07.02.2025
Australian Law Reform Commission Inquiry into Human Tissue Laws in Australia
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has received Terms of Reference from Commonwealth Attorney-General the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP to review Australian human tissue laws. The review is asked to inquire and report on what reforms might be necessary to modernise and harmonise human tissue laws across Australian jurisdictions. Following the agreement of all …
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