legislative reform

New law enhances protection for pets in DV cases

Pets caught in domestic violence cases are now set to receive greater protection due to the passing of a new amendment...

06 December 2024

By Grace Robbie

Victorian bill aims to make reporting sexual assault and harassment ‘easier’

The Allan Labor government has introduced a progressive bill to Parliament that would make it “easier” for victims...

17 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

New SA child sex offending laws ‘dangerous’, advocacy group says

A proposal by the South Australian government to lock up repeat child sex offenders “forever” has been slammed by...

29 January 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Rise in informal sperm donation raises legal issues

A rise in “informal family creation” is creating a lawless “wild west” that puts vulnerable parents and...

27 April 2023

By Jess Feyder