Considers whether the outcome of a family law matter is affected by the way in which a child's family was formed and who is considered to be a 'parent' under the Act. This report provides a response to the request from the former Attorney-General, Nicola Roxon, for the Family Law Council to consider a range...

There are a number of factors that contribute to online copyright infringement in Australia. These factors include the availability and affordability of lawful content, the ease with which consumers can access unlawful material and consumer awareness of legitimate services. Accordingly, any response to online copyright infringement cannot just come from government. Action is also required...

This paper provides a single consolidated picture of the capabilities that enable Australia to achieve national security outcomes in a range of environments, including domestically, at the border, offshore and in cyberspace. Introduction The period since 2001 has been transformative for Australia’s national security and our national security challenges continue to evolve. To meet these...

This report reviews Australia's freedom of information laws and the extent to which they provide an effective framework for access to government information. Summary of findings The Review finds that the reforms have been operating as intended and have been generally well-received. Many concerns in submissions raised issues not directly addressed by the 2009 and...

Australia is a highly connected country - technology and the internet are crucial to Australia's way of life. However, while the potential of the internet and digital economy is clearly a massive opportunity for Australia, it is also quickly emerging as a key enabler for criminal activity. In Australia, the term 'cybercrime' is used to...