Crown use of copyright material
197. For historical and public policy reasons, ‘the Crown’[225]—or a government[226]—is in a privileged position with respect to the creation, ownership and use of copyright material.[227] Two reports have recommended amendment of the Copyright Act so that the Crown is on the same footing as other users and creators of copyright material, to accord with …
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Read moreSubmission to the inquiry into the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012
Inquiry of the Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs.
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Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Amendment Act 2012 (Cth)On 29 November 2012, the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Amendment Act 2012 (Cth) was enacted. The Act amended the Privacy Act 1988 to implement the major legislative elements of the Government’s first stage response (PDF) (Word) to For Your Information. The reforms commence 15 months after royal …
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Read more‘How on earth did I end up here?’
ALTA Conference Dinner – ‘Legal Education for a Global Community’, St Paul’s College, University of Sydney 3 July 2012, Professor Rosalind F Croucher* Thank you, Professor Mason for your kind introduction. It’s delightful to be back on campus and at St Paul’s College — a very elegant place. It is the oldest residential college at …
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Review into Commonwealth legal barriers to older persons participating in the workforce or other productive work Having regard to: obstacles faced by older persons in actively participating in the workforce the desirability of reviewing Commonwealth laws to remove limitations on, or disincentives to, participation in the workforce by older persons, and the definition of ‘older …
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214. In light of demographic changes in Australia and government objectives aimed at prolonging workforce participation, the ability of the employment law framework to respond to the needs of mature age employees and their employers is crucial. As stated by the Advisory Panel on the Economic Potential of Senior Australians, the ‘challenge is to re-shape …
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265. Age restrictions on workers’ compensation payments and insurance cover can mean that, in certain circumstances, workers aged over 65 are unable to access compensation or insurance cover in the event of a workplace accident. 266. Workers’ compensation is compensation payable to an employee who suffers an injury or disease arising from or during his …
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Read moreCommonwealth Legal Barriers to Work
Presentation at theConsultative Forum on Mature Age Participation Monday 26 March 2012 byProfessor Rosalind Croucher*President, Australian Law Reform CommissionThe InquiryOn 7 March 2012, the Attorney-General of Australia, the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, asked the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to inquire into and report on Commonwealth legal barriers to older persons participating in the workforce or other …
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Read moreConsultative Forum on Mature Age Participation
Presentation at the Consultative Forum on Mature Age Participation, Monday 26 March 2012 by Professor Rosalind Croucher* President, Australian Law Reform Commission. Consultative Forum on Mature Age Participation – 26 March 2012 The InquiryOn 7 March 2012, the Attorney-General of Australia, the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, asked the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to inquire …
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Review into Commonwealth legal barriers to older persons participating in the workforce or other productive workHaving regard to:obstacles faced by older persons in actively participating in the workforcethe desirability of reviewing Commonwealth laws to remove limitations on, or disincentives to, participation in the workforce by older persons, and the definition of ‘older persons’ as anyone …
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