03.09.2014

Serious Invasions of Privacy in the Digital Era (ALRC 123 Summary)

This Summary Report provides an accessible overview of the policy framework and recommendations in the final Report, Serious Invasions of Privacy in the Digital Era (ALRC Report 123), tabled on 3 September 2014.This publication is available for purchase in book format.

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07.08.2014

AHRC Free Speech Conference 2014

Thursday 7 August 2014, Professor Rosalind Croucher President, Australian law Reform Commission [1] TextIntroduction[Acknowledgement of country—Gadigal and Guring-gai people of the Eora Nation.]I have been asked to speak today on the ALRC’s newest inquiry. The Attorney-General, Senator the Hon George Brandis QC, has presented us with a wonderful project. It has two main tasks.The first is to identify Commonwealth laws that

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29.04.2014

Invasions of Privacy enews | Issue 5 | Subs due soon!

Issue 4 | 31 March 2014.  View original format.Less than 2 weeks till submissions close!Do you have views on how Australian privacy laws should be formulated? The ALRC has been asked to design a right to sue for invasion of privacy, and welcomes your views on a range of proposals and questions. When should public interest

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31.03.2014

Invasions of Privacy enews | Issue 4 | Discussion Paper released!

Issue 4 | 31 March 2014.  View original format.Discussion Paper released!We are pleased to announce the release of the Discussion Paper for this Inquiry, Serious Invasions of Privacy in the Digital Era (DP 80).  The Discussion Paper provides a detailed account of ALRC research so far, and includes 48 proposals and a number of questions for people to consider and provide

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30.03.2014

ALRC seeks input into Proposals for Reforms to address Serious Invasions of Privacy

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) today released a Discussion Paper, Serious Invasions of Privacy in the Digital Era (DP 80, 2014). The Terms of Reference for this Inquiry ask the ALRC to consider the detailed legal design of a statutory cause of action and, in addition, other innovative ways the law might prevent or

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30.03.2014

Serious Invasions of Privacy in the Digital Era (DP 80)

This Discussion Paper includes proposals for reform, including for a new Commonwealth Act that would provide for a statutory cause of action for serious invasions of privacy and, in addition, other innovative ways the law might prevent or redress serious invasions of privacy.

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06.11.2013

Invasions of Privacy enews | Issue 3 | Submissions due Monday!

Issue 3 | 6 November 2013.  View original format.Reminder: Submissions due Monday!The submission period has flown by! We want to remind you that submissions are due on 11 November.During this time we’ve been carrying out consultations with a range of government organisations, media outlets, social media companies, NGOs and special interest groups in Melbourne, Canberra

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08.10.2013

ALRC seeks input into Serious Invasion of Privacy law reform

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) today released the Issues Paper, Serious Invasions of Privacy in the Digital Era (ALRC Issues Paper 43, 2013), to begin the consultation process for its Inquiry. The Terms of Reference for this Inquiry ask the ALRC to consider the detailed legal design of a statutory cause of action, and in

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08.10.2013

Serious Invasions of Privacy in the Digital Era (IP 43)

This Issues Paper was released on 8 October 2013, signalling the first stage of public consultation for the Serious Invasions of Privacy Inquiry. IP 43 provides background information and highlights issues identified by the ALRC as relevant to the Terms of Reference. The Issues Paper asks questions not just on issues relating to a stand-alone cause

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07.10.2013

Invasions of Privacy enews | Issue 2 | Issues Paper released!

Issue 2 | 8 October 2013.  View original format.Issues Paper released!We are happy to announce the release of the Issues Paper for this Inquiry, Serious Invasions of Privacy in the Digital Era (IP 43).IP 43 is the first formal publication of this Inquiry, intended to help frame discussion and encourage public consultation at an early stage. The Issues Paper

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