Scope of the Inquiry
Terms of Reference1.22 Under the Terms of Reference, the ALRC is required to consider ‘what, if any, improvements could be made to relevant legal frameworks to protect the safety of those experiencing family/domestic violence’. The range of legal frameworks focuses on particular Commonwealth laws: child support and family assistance law, immigration law, employment law, social …
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Read moreOverview of the Discussion Paper
Definitions and terminology1.49 This section sets out some of the terminology that will be used in this Discussion Paper in referring to specific concepts in the family violence sphere. Culturally and linguistically diverse1.50 The phrase ‘culturally and linguistically diverse’—and the abbreviation ‘CALD’—are commonly used in referring to people of diverse backgrounds. The ALRC recognises that …
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Read moreList of Proposals and Questions
3. Common Interpretative FrameworkProposal 3–1 The Social Security Act 1991 (Cth)should be amended to provide that family violence is violent or threatening behaviour, or any other form of behaviour, that coerces and controls a family member, or causes that family member to be fearful. Such behaviour may include, but is not limited to:(a) physical violence;(b) …
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Read moreALRC 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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Read moreSenate Inquiry into the ALRC – Government’s Response now available
On 23 November 2010 the Senate referred an inquiry into the Australian Law Reform Commission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee.
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Read moreClassification Enforcement Contacts Forum
Paper presented by Terry Flew, Commissioner, Australian Law Reform Commission, to Classification Enforcement Contacts Forum 2011, Sydney, 7 June 2011
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Read moreALRC releases an Issues Paper for the National Classification Scheme Review
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) today released an issues paper for its inquiry into the National Classification Scheme—National Classification Scheme Review Issues Paper (ALRC IP 40, 2011). The ALRC has been asked to report on the extent to which the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995, state and territoryenforcement legislation, schedules 5 …
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Read moreDesigning a regulatory framework
Regulatory models 38. The regulatory form is a central concept in establishing a framework for classification of media content. Regulatory forms can be placed on a continuum of government oversight ranging from self-regulation, through quasi-regulation and co-regulation, to direct government regulation.[23] Self-regulation is generally characterised by industry-formulated rules and codes of conduct, with industry solely …
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Read moreClassification categories and criteria
101. Under the NCS the current classifications are: for publications—Unrestricted; Category 1 restricted; Category 2 restricted; and RC Refused Classification. for films—G General; PG Parental Guidance; M Mature; MA 15+ Mature Accompanied; R 18+ Restricted; X 18+ Restricted; and RC Refused Classification.for computer games—G General; PG Parental Guidance; M Mature; MA 15+ Mature Accompanied; and …
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Read moreThe current classification system
14. The current framework for the classification of media content in Australia is based on the Commonwealth Classification Act and complementary state and territory legislation. Online content is primarily regulated under schs 5 and 7 of the Broadcasting Services Act.[5] These regulatory regimes are summarised below.National Classification Scheme15. The National Classification Scheme (NCS) was established …
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