News: law
A proposed legalisation of polygamy in Australia
Polygamy — a legally or customarily recognised marriage involving three or more people — is currently illegal in Australia. However, new research suggests a way to legalise the practice without disrupting the foundations of Australian marriage law.
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Legal experts consult community on land laws
The state’s laws regarding land transactions are being reviewed by the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI), which is based at the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É, with interested parties and individuals welcome to provide input.
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Suppression order review to look beyond the numbers
Suppression orders are the focus of the latest review by legal experts from the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) which is based at the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É.
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Dr Duncan’s grave: a gift to the broader community
Today, Thursday 24 November, the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É is renewing its custodianship of Dr George Duncan’s grave in honour of his memory and so that the community may continue to pay their respects at his last resting place at Centennial Park.
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Public calls for more proactive pet laws
Public opinion is shifting to wanting a more proactive approach to animal welfare rather than a reactive approach to animal cruelty.
Balancing the autonomy and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É is recommending important changes to South Australia’s laws regarding how vulnerable adults are safeguarded.
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Safeguarding laws in the spotlight
The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É is inviting views from the community and interested parties as part of its independent review of the state’s laws regarding the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
Views invited on mental health laws
People are invited by the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É to share their experiences in using, accessing and dealing with South Australia’s mental health laws as the first stage in a review of the Mental Health Act 2009 (SA). SALRI are particularly interested in ways in which the law and practice can be improved.
Witness competence law in the dock
The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É is inviting views from the community and interested parties as part of its review of the State’s laws regarding the competence of witnesses.
Murray Darling Basin water rights: the psychology of allocation
Researchers at the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É’s ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É Law School are surveying Murray Darling Basin stakeholders about their beliefs regarding water trading and ownership of water rights to help inform future policy.
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