The right to protest is fundamental to Australia's democracy. This report analyses and compiles every single bill across Australia over the last two decades which has impacted upon the right to protest, and finds that people’s ability to come together freely and peacefully to speak out on issues they care about is being steadily eroded.

The Office of the eSafety Commissioner recently issued notices requesting the development of Phase 2 codes to five industry bodies and associations who represent the sections of the online industry to which the codes will apply. To accompany these notices, eSafety has published this position paper setting out principles and suggestions for industry in developing...

There is some information that, in the wrong hands, could genuinely harm Australia’s national interests. Secrecy offences that criminalise unauthorised dealing with and communication of this type of information have a role to play in deterrence and punishment. This report considers whether the offences in Part 5.6 of the Criminal Code operate in a way...

Animal welfare has been an area of significant public interest. This Bill seeks to address gaps in the current animal welfare legislative framework in NSW. This document evaluates the government's case for legislative reform.

The Justice Legislation Amendment (Integrity, Defamation and Other Matters) Bill 2024 introduces a number of reforms and technical amendments across several Acts in Victoria. This Bill Brief provides the background to how these proposals came about. It then outlines the second reading speech and the Bill’s provisions.