Tag: Laws
Police defend using Go Card data for investigations
Queensland police are defending their right to access information stored on Go Cards.[MORE]
Judge blocks Arizona immigration law
US judge blocks the most controversial parts of Arizona's new immigration laws, aimed at cracking down on illegal immigrants.[MORE]
Qld laws blamed for hampering geothermal projects
An energy company with plans for geothermal power stations throughout Queensland says the industry cannot move forward due to State Government legislation.[MORE]
Green groups 'not pushing' in Lake Eyre heritage listing
Conservation groups have pledged they will not be seeking World Heritage protection for the Lake Eyre Basin in Queensland unless local communities want it.[MORE]
Anti-corruption review secretive: Opposition
The Opposition says a review of SA's anti-corruption system has been rushed and secretive.[MORE]
Rhiannon wants semiautomatic pistols banned
Greens Senate candidate Lee Rhiannon is calling for a national uniform ban on semiautomatic pistols after two shooting crimes in Sydney yesterday.[MORE]
Cyclists fined during anti-helmet protest
A number of bike riders have been fined for not wearing their helmets during a protest against Melbourne's road safety laws. [MORE]
Shootings prove importance of strict gun controls: police
The Police Minister, Michael Daley, says three recent shooting deaths in the Hunter Valley show the Government cannot afford to be complacent when it comes to gun control. [MORE]
High-speed chase leads to jail time
A man from Benalla has been sentenced to two years jail for leading police on a high-speed chase in New South Wales.[MORE]
Too many suspended sentences: new report
A report has found courts are imposing suspended sentences too often when offenders should be doing community service[MORE]
Industrial laws case adjourned for two months
The trial of a construction worker charged with breaching federal industrial laws has been adjourned for two months.[MORE]
Fewer lose drivers licences in SA
Fewer South Australian motorists are having their licences disqualified.[MORE]
Drugs and firearms seized in car, home
Suspected stolen property, drugs and firearms have been found in Sydney's northern suburb of Narraweena.[MORE]
Labor's advice contradicts Abbott's IR pledge
Labor has released legal advice which appears to contradict the Coalition's pledge not to change the Government's workplace laws.[MORE]
Hotels unhappy with planned new charges
Hotels are unhappy with tough changes proposed in SA in a bid to crack down on drunken violence.[MORE]
Workers protest as Ark Tribe hearing resumes
A trial has resumed in Adelaide of a construction worker charged under federal industrial laws.[MORE]
Google 'wardriving' sparks wireless security alert
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Internet users with home wireless networks have been urged to ensure their connections are secure as investigations into Google's data collection continue to make news.[MORE]
Tasmania bans laser pointer abuse
It is now an offence in Tasmania to recklessly use lasers or laser pointers.[MORE]
Employers caught underpaying staff
An audit of workplaces in northern Victoria has found several businesses have failed to comply with federal workplace laws.[MORE]
Bikie gangs united in opposition to proposed ban
Bikie gangs meet to discuss the move to have the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club declared a criminal organisation. [MORE]
Attorney-General to attend Rockhampton 'new law year' ceremony
Queensland Attorney-General Cameron Dick will attend a ceremony in Rockhampton to mark the start of the new law year in central Queensland. [MORE]
Protesters fight Arizona immigration laws
Protesters in the United States have ramped up opposition to the Arizona immigration laws they say will target Hispanics.[MORE]
Government flags accelerating police complaints process
Both sides of Queensland politics have flagged big changes to the way police complaints are handled.[MORE]
Watchdog finds Google breached privacy
The Australian Privacy Commissioner has ruled that Google broke the law by collecting wi-fi data from Australian homes and businesses.[MORE]
Ruddock shocked by Hicks clause repeal
Former attorney-general Philip Ruddock says he is shocked by the decision to abolish a clause which prevented David Hicks from selling his story.[MORE]
