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Environmental and Planning Law Journal update: Vol 41 Pt 4

By journalalerts on October 16, 2025

This Part of the Environmental and Planning Law Journal (EPLJ) includes the following articles: "No Time to Waste: A Discussion of Australia’s Current Plastics Strategy and How It Intends to Address the Global Crisis" – Hannah Beaven; "Can Nature-based Disclosure Transform Business for a 'Nature-positive' Future?" – "Penelope Stevenson and Jan McDonald; "Great Expectations: A Stock Check of the Utilisation of Insurance in Climate Risk Management since the 2015 Paris Agreement – Case Studies of Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom" – Eleanor Pike; "Saving the Taj Mahal: Legal Activism and the Public Interest" – Rob White; and "When Ideas Float Across the Nullarbor, Some of Them Evaporate" – Alex Gardner.

Posted In:  Environmental and Planning Law Journal (EPLJ)  Tagged:   2015 Paris Agreement   Alex Gardner   Australia’s Current Plastics Strategy   Case studies   Dr Gerry Bates   Eleanor Pike   greenwashing   Hannah Beaven   India   Indian Supreme Court   international plastics treaty   Legal Activism   MC Mehta   North West Shelf Project Extension   Nullarbor   Penelope Stevenson   Professor Jan McDonald   Recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures   Rob White   Saving the Taj Mahal   United Kingdom   United Kingdom’s Flood Re   United States   United States’ National Flood Insurance Program   Utilisation of Insurance in Climate Risk Management   Western Australia 

2025 Baxt Prize – Business Law Section

By journalalerts on August 18, 2025

The Baxt Prize celebrates the legacy of Professor Robert Baxt AO and his outstanding contribution to business law in Australia. Professor Baxt was a founding member of the Business Law Section (BLS) of  the Law Council of Australia, serving in various leadership roles including Section Chair (2001–2003). His work in trade practices, corporate law, and taxation law, along with his commitment to  legal education, continues to inspire generations of lawyers.

Posted In:  Australian Business Law Review (ABLR)  Tagged:   ABLR   AJCCL   Baxt Prize   Baxt Prize – Business Law Section   C&SLJ   JBFLP 

Australian Tax Review update: Vol 54 Pt 1

By journalalerts on June 16, 2025

This Part of the Australian Tax Review (AT Rev) includes the following articles and sections: "EDITORIAL – Navigating the Challenges of Tax Integrity and Administration in a Modern Era" – General Editors: Dale Pinto and Kerrie Sadiq; "The Principles of Good Tax Administration" – Ruth Owen; "Progressivity of Individuals Income Tax in Australia: Long-term Trends" – Paul Tilley; "Reflections on TPB Investigation Statistics Following the Crackdown on Tax Practitioner Misconduct" – Elizabeth Morton and Ken Devos; and "The Application of General Anti-avoidance Rules to Offshore-securitization and Subsequent Derivative Products: An Australian and South African Case Study" – Lindelwa Ngwenya.

Posted In:  Australian Tax Review (AT Rev)  Tagged:   Australian Tax Office   Challenges of Tax Integrity and Administration   Elizabeth Morton   General Anti-avoidance Rules   Independent Review of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB)   Individuals Income Tax   Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO)   Ken Devos   Lindelwa Ngwenya   Offshore-securitisation   Paul Tilley   Principles of Good Tax Administration   Professor Dale Pinto   Professor Kerrie Sadiq   progressivity of Australia’s individuals income tax   Ruth Owen   South Africa   Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (Cth)   tax avoidance   tax cuts   Tax Practitioner Misconduct   TPB investigation 

Building and Construction Law Journal update: Vol 37 Pt 2

By journalalerts on January 5, 2022

The latest Part of the Building and Construction Law Journal includes the following articles: "Quantum Meruit and Entire Obligations in and after Mann v Paterson Constructions" – Jonathon Moore QC; and "Fitness for Purpose in Design and Construct: A Storm in a Teacup?" – Matthew Hawke. Also in this Part are the following sections: Editorial: "The Growing Importance of Dispute Boards in Australian Infrastructure Projects"; Reports on the following cases: Tanah Merah Vic Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No 1 of PS631436T; Gardner Group Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No 1 of PS631436T; Elenberg Fraser Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No 1 of PS631436T; Yuanda Vic Pty Ltd v Façade Designs International Pty Ltd; Parrwood Pty Ltd v Trinity Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd; Ziegler as trustee for the Doris Gayst Testamentary Trust v Cenric Group Pty Ltd; and Book Review: "The International Compendium of Construction Contracts", edited by Phillip Greenham and the Society of Construction Law Australia – Reviewed by Kevin Pascoe.

Posted In:  Building and Construction Law Journal (BCL)  Tagged:   articles   Australian law of fitness for purpose   BCL   book review   construction contract termination   design and construct contractor's duties   Editorial   Elenberg Fraser Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No 1 of PS631436T   fitness for purpose in construction   Fitness for Purpose in Design and Construct: A Storm in a Teacup?   Gardner Group Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No 1 of PS631436T   Jonathon Moore QC   Kevin Pascoe   Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd   Matthew Hawke   Michael Christie SC   Parrwood Pty Ltd v Trinity Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd   Phillip Greenham   Professional Indemnity Insurance   progress payments   Quantum Meruit and Entire Obligations in and after Mann v Paterson Constructions   Reports   Society of Construction Law Australia   Tanah Merah Vic Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No 1 of PS631436T   The Growing Importance of Dispute Boards in Australian Infrastructure Projects   The International Compendium of Construction Contracts   Yuanda Vic Pty Ltd v Façade Designs International Pty Ltd   Ziegler as trustee for the Doris Gayst Testamentary Trust v Cenric Group Pty Ltd 

ALJ Special Issue Launch – National Security and the Law – Link to Recording

By journalalerts on November 1, 2021

A link to the recording of the online launch of the 2021 Australian Law Journal Special Issue on National Security and the Law.

Posted In:  Australian Law Journal, The (ALJ)  Tagged:   ALJ   ALJ Special Issue   download   download link   Dr Jacoba Brasch QC   Dr James Renwick CSC SC   National Security and the Law   online launch   recording   Special Issue   The Hon Justice François Kunc   The Hon Virginia Bell AC SC 

ALJ 2021 Special Issue Virtual Launch

By journalalerts on September 29, 2021

Please join us for the virtual launch of the Australian Law Journal's 2021 special issue on "National Security and the Law" by the Hon Virginia Bell AC SC, hosted by Thomson Reuters.

Posted In:  Australian Law Journal, The (ALJ)  Tagged:   ALJ   ALJ Special Issue   Dr Jacoba Brasch QC   Dr James Renwick CSC SC   Hon Virginia Bell AC SC   National Security and the Law   Special Issue   The Hon Justice François Kunc   Thomson Reuters Event   virtual launch 

On the Capitalisation of Knowledge

By craigryan on August 31, 2021

Workplace Review is nothing if not broad in its coverage of work. In its current issue, Vol 10 No 3, David Nikolas Brodsky ...

Posted In:  Journals  Tagged:   academics   best practice   capitalisation of knowledge   critical thought   curiosity   data openness   establishments   honesty   humility   intellectual property   knowledge   nationalism   organizational behaviour   protectionism   resource to be exploited   subjective bias   testing rigour   the truth 

ALRC’s Financial Services Law Mapping Project

By craigryan on June 21, 2021

For the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, simplification (ie enhanced efficiency, navigability)...

Posted In:  Company and Securities Law Journal (C&SLJ)  Tagged:   “Financial Services Laws – Understanding the Devil in the Detail”   ALRC   Andrew Godwin   Australian Law Reform Commission   Australian Law Reform Commission Legislative Mapping Project   Cindy Davies   consolidation   corporations and financial services regulation   credit   duties of loyalty   financial services   financial services regulation   Gail Pearson   harmonisation   issue or sale of securities and financial products   Justice Sarah Derrington   legislative framework   licensing regimes   M Scott Donald   mortgage broking services   navigability   options for reform   Phoebe Tapley   proliferation of delegated legislation   prospectus and product disclosure statement (PDS) regimes   providers of financial advice   regulation of disclosure   Rosemary Teele Langford   Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking   rule of law   Samuel Walpole   separation of powers   Special Issue   Superannuation   Superannuation and Financial Services Industry   superannuation funds   Tess Van Geelen   Vivienne Brand 

Australian Law Journal update: Vol 94 Pt 10

By journalalerts on October 6, 2020

The latest Part of the Australian Law Journal contains the following articles: ""Personal Information" And Group Data Under The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)" – Mark J Taylor; "Consumer Privacy And Consent: Reform In The Light Of Contract And Consumer Protection Law" – Damian Clifford and Jeannie Paterson; "Liability Of Platforms Under Australian Privacy Law" – David Lindsay; "Another Push For An Australian Privacy Tort: Context, Evaluation And Prospects" – Normann Witzleb; "The Confidentiality Of Journalists' Sources In Police Investigations: Privacy, Privilege And The Freedom Of Political Communication" – Rebecca Ananian-Welsh and Joseph Orange; and "Privacy Class Actions" – Michael Rivette. This Part also includes Current Issues.

Posted In:  Australian Law Journal, The (ALJ)  Tagged:   "Personal Information" And Group Data Under The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)   ACCC reform   ALJ   Another Push For An Australian Privacy Tort: Context Evaluation And Prospects   articles   Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's report on Digital Platforms   Australian Consumer Law strengthening the protection for consumers   concerns about the collection and use of consumer data   consent-based mechanisms   consumer privacy   Consumer Privacy And Consent: Reform In The Light Of Contract And Consumer Protection Law   Current issues   Damian Clifford   data governance   data relating to multiple persons (group data)   David Lindsay   Digital Platforms Inquiry report   enforcement of privacy rights   ensuring consumer consent   Evans v Health Administration Corporation   information that relates to identified or identifiable persons   Jeannie Paterson   Justice François Kunc   liability of platform operators under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the action for breach of confidence   Liability Of Platforms Under Australian Privacy Law   Mark J Taylor   Michael Rivette   Normann Witzleb   pleading of existing and emerging causes of action   Privacy and the Law   Privacy and the Law - Introduction by guest editor of this issue Professor Megan Richardson   Privacy Class Actions   privacy threats posed by platforms   protecting press freedom and law enforcement   protection from potentially harmful uses of group data in a modern information economy   remedy for breach   response to mass privacy breaches   statutory privacy tort   The Curated Page   trade-off between individual and public interests 
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