This paper develops a "capabilities approach" in asking what people are actually able to do and to be. In developing the author's version of the capabilities approach as a partial account of basic social justice, she emphasizes its links with constitutional law -- saying that my account of the ten central capabilities provides a source...

This is the second and final report of the National OHS Review and contains findings and makes recommendations on matters that were not covered in the review panel's first report. These matters that are relevant to a model OHS Act address: * scope and coverage, including definitions; * workplace-based consultation, participation and representation provisions, including...

Following a Productivity Commission review of Australia's consumer policy framework, all Australian governments agreed to a new consumer policy framework, comprising a single national consumer law and streamlined enforcement arrangements. An Australian Consumer Law will significantly enhance consumer protection, reduce regulatory complexity for businesses and encourage the development of a seamless national economy. Greater enforcement...

In light of freedom of information laws and other modern moves towards greater openness and accountability on the one hand, and the current international security environment on the other, are secrecy laws still relevant and necessary? Is a statutory duty on Commonwealth officers not to disclose information necessary or desirable? Are general law obligations sufficient...

This briefing paper outlines significant developments in the laws relating to political donations in NSW that have occurred since the publication in June 2007 of the Parliamentary Library's briefing paper on Election Finance Law. It has been written in the context of further discussion of reform at the state and federal government levels including the...