Gareth Griffith

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Proposed changes relating to caps on electoral expenditure by political parties: a summary of constitutional issues

This short paper discusses the constitutional issues associated with the proposed amendments in the Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Amendment Bill 2011 relating to caps on electoral expenditure

Banning political donations from third party interest groups: a summary of constitutional issues

This paper canvasses opinions and issues arising from the proposed ban on political donations from third party interest groups in the Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Amendment Bill 2011, currently before the NSW Parliament, with particular reference to the implied freedom of political communication under the Commonwealth Constitution

Constitutional recognition of Aboriginal people

For the purpose of honouring and recognising the unique historical position of Aboriginal people, the NSW Government proposes to amend the Constitution Act 1902 (NSW) by the insertion of a new section 2A

Minority governments in Australia 1989-2009: accords, charters and agreements

Over the past two decades there have been at least ten examples of this political phenomenon in the Australian states and territories

Managerial Federalism - COAG and the States

This briefing paper looks at the intergovernmental mechanisms by which federalism operates in Australia, notably the Council of Australian Governments (COAG)

Parliamentary privilege: first principles and recent applications

This paper looks at parliamentary privilege in the context of a wider constitutional setting, in relation to its underlying purpose, by reference to such doctrines as the separation of powers and the relationship between the courts and parliament

Political donations law update

This briefing paper outlines recent developments in the laws relating to political donations in NSW since 2007

Internet censorship and mandatory filtering

This paper outlines the current debate over the Commonwealth Government's filtering scheme for internet content and the practice of governments in other countries

Internet censorship and mandatory filtering

This paper outlines the current debate over the Commonwealth Government's filtering scheme for internet content and the practice of governments in other countries

Child pornography law update

This e-brief updates the paper Child Pornography Law published in August 2008

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Copyright Law Inquiry
10 February 2012

The Attorney-General, the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, has announced the appointment of Professor Jill McKeough as Commissioner in charge of the ALRC’s Inquiry into Copyright Law.

Default Superannuation Funds in Modern Awards: new inquiry
07 February 2012
The Productivity Commission has been asked to report within 8 months on Default Superannuation Funds in Modern Awards. The inquiry covers the design of criteria for the selection and ongoing assessment of superannuation funds for nomination as default funds in modern awards.
Summer 2012 issue of Quarterly Access released
13 January 2012

The Summer 2012 issue of Quarterly Access examines the recent East Asia Summit, bilateral alliances in the Asia Pacific, the future of Timor-Leste, women's participation in peace processes and more.

Read QA online: http://www.aiia.asn.au/qa/qa-vol4-issue1

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