Policy submissions

2017

January

Amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 to respond to family violence
Consultation draft terms of reference - Australian Law Reform Commission inquiry into the incarceration rate of Indigenous Australians

February

Australian Law Reform Commission Elder Abuse Discussion Paper
Consultation on proposed reforms to strengthen building fire safety
Draft State Environmental Planning Policy (Coastal Management) 2016
Improving voluntary planning agreements
Inquiry into Driver Education, Training and Road Safety
Inquiry into human trafficking

March

Australian Human Rights Commission Disability Discrimination - National Consultation paper
Consultation on serious vilification laws in NSW
Criminal Law Reform Issues
Draft Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Bill 2017
Inquiry into the design, scope, cost-benefits analysis, contracts awarded and implementation associated with the Better Management of the Social Welfare System initiative
Justice for everyday problems - Civil Justice in NSW

April

Dispute resolution - Model provisions
Fixed Costs - Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015
Funding for the Criminal Justice Support Network
Hearing allocation fees and hearing fees - Civil Procedure Regulation 2012
Indigenous incarceration rates and justice targets
National Innovation and Science Agenda - Improving Corporate Insolvency Law

May

Criminal Legislation Amendment (Organised Crime and Public Safety) Act 2016
Deferred Prosecution Agreement Scheme Consultation Paper
Environmental Planning and Assessment (ePlanning) Regulation 2017
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 legislative updates - section 149 certificate reform
Farm Debt Mediation Act 1994 (NSW) Review
First review of the Dust Diseases scheme

June

Inquiry into protection for people who make voluntary disclosures to the Independent Commission Against Corruption
Land management and biodiversity conservation reforms
Online Registry and Online Court
Review of the Guardianship Act 1987 - Question Paper 4 - Safeguards and procedures
Review of the Guardianship Act 1987 - Question Paper 5 - Medical & dental treatment & restrictive practices
Review of the Guardianship Act 1987 - Question Paper 6 - Remaining issues

July

Australian Human Rights Commission OPCAT in Australia Consultation Paper
Exposure draft Aboriginal Languages Bill 2017
Independent review of the surety bond scheme
Inquiry into Organ Trafficking and Transplant Tourism
Inquiry into the Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2017
Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform) Bill 2017

August

Statutory Review of the Crimes (Criminal Organisations Control) Act 2012
Sydney Public Reserves (Public Safety) Bill 2017

September

Independent Review of Health Providers & Access to Medicare Card Numbers
Justice Legislation Amendment (No 2) Bill 2017
Review of the seclusion, restraint and observation of consumers with a mental illness in NSW Health facilities
Review of the Uniform Evidence Law

October

Criminal Justice Reforms
Strengthening child sexual abuse laws in NSW

November

Education Amendment (School Safety) Bill 2017
Inquiry into procedural fairness for inquiry participants
Inquiry into the Operation of the Legislation Review Act 1987 (NSW)
Reforms to address illegal phoenix activity
Short-term Holiday Letting in NSW - Options Paper
Statutory review of Part 3A of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2007 (NSW)

December

Introduction of Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) Fees-for-Service under the Industry Funding Model
Shaping a Better Child Protection System