In response to terms of reference endorsed by the Attorney-General, the Family Law Council considered options and avenues for making the family law system more accessible and equitable for separating families. The report makes 29 recommendations for legislative reform, in particular, to alternative dispute options, greater utilisation of technology, and program reforms to the legal...

Legal professional privilege (LPP) has a fundamental role in the Australian legal system. To inform a review in considering LPP in the context of investigations undertaken by Commonwealth agencies, this discussion paper outlines the context and purpose of the review and the key issues identified by stakeholders in the initial phase of work.

This report provides the second update on the implementation of the National Strategy. It updates key achievements and progress for all 62 activities outlined in the Strategy’s initial action plan. The report notes significant progress, with seven National Strategy activities now completed.

This first principles review assessed the operation and effectiveness of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) as Australia’s national criminal intelligence agency. The review found that comprehensive reform would be necessary for ACIC to combat the threat posed by serious and organised crime. The Government has agreed or agreed in-principle with 27 of the 29...

The National Legal Assistance Partnership (NLAP) is an agreement between the Australian government and States and Territories for the provision of Australian government legal assistance funding. This report presents the findings of a recent review, conducted by Dr Warren Mundy, and also outlines 39 recommendations to inform the future funding arrangements when the current NLAP...