Publications

The ALRC produces a range of publications including:

  • Inquiry Reports,
  • Consultation Documentation,
  • Information sheets, and
  • Reform Journal

The ALRC is committed to improving public access to its work and all past reports and recent consultation papers are available for free viewing and download via this website. 

Some publications are available in book format for purchase.

08.08.2011

ALRC submission in response to the Discussion Paper on Privilege in relation to Tax Advice

The Discussion Paper on Privilege in relation to Tax Advice, was released by the Assistant Treasurer, Bill Shorten, on 15 April 2011. This submission in response to the Discussion Paper was lodged on 15 July 2011 The General ManagerTax System DivisionThe TreasuryLangton CrescentPARKES ACT 2600 15 July 2011 Dear General Manager, Discussion Paper on Privilege

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25.05.2011

Managing Discovery: Discovery of Documents in Federal Courts (ALRC Report 115)

Final Report, Managing Discovery: Discovery of Documents in Federal Courts, was tabled on 25 May 2011.The Final Report comprises 380 pages. It contains 27 policy recommendations for improving the practical operation and effectiveness of discovery of documents in federal courts.The ALRC has also published a smaller Summary Report.This publication is also available for free as

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25.05.2011

Managing Discovery: Discovery of Documents in Federal Courts (ALRC 115 Summary)

This Summary Report provides an accessible overview of the policy framework and recommendations in the Final Report, Managing Discovery: Discovery of Documents in Federal Courts (ALRC Report 115), tabled in 25 May 2011.

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20.05.2011

National Classification Scheme Review (IP 40)

This Issues Paper was released on 20 May 2011.  The Issues Paper National Classification Scheme Review has been developed in response to the request from the Attorney-General of Australia, the Hon. Robert McClelland MP, to the ALRC to inquire and report on the framework for the classification of media content in Australia, based on the

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28.04.2011
14.03.2011

Family Violence and Commonwealth Laws—Social Security Law (IP 39)

This is the final of four Issues Papers released for the Family Violence and Commonwealth Laws Inquiry. Submissions closed on 27 April. The Issues Paper deals with the treatment of family violence in Commonwealth social security law, which includes income management. The Issues Paper further considers a number of issues in relation to social security

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10.03.2011

Family Violence and Commonwealth Laws—Child Support and Family Assistance (IP 38)

This is the third of four Issues Papers released for the Family Violence and Commonwealth Laws Inquiry. Submissions closed on 21 April 2011. Please contact Sara Peel if you wish to make a late submission. The Issues Paper Family Violence and Commonwealth Laws—Child Support and Family Assistance deals with the treatment of family violence in child

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03.03.2011

Final submission to the inquiry into the Australian Law Reform Commission

Submitted 3 March 2011. This is the ALRC’s second and final submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee inquiry into the ALRC.  View the first background submission >> Find out more about the Senate Committee Inquiry into the ALRC >>  

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28.02.2011

Family Violence and Commonwealth Laws—Immigration Law (IP 37)

The Issues Paper Family Violence and Commonwealth Laws—Immigration Law deals with the treatment of family violence in the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth). This Issues Paper was updated on 2 March 2011 to take into account the Migration Amendment (Complementary Protection) Bill 2011 (Cth). Submissions closed on 12 April. Please

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22.02.2011

Family Violence and Commonwealth Laws – Employment and Superannuation Law (IP 36)

This is the first of four Issues Papers released for the Family Violence and Commonwealth Laws Inquiry. 

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