Tag: Laws
New limits proposed on fireworks sales
Workplace Standards Tasmania is looking at reducing the range of fireworks able to be sold to the public. [MORE]
End law and order auction, says NSW Opp
The New South Wales Opposition is backing away from its hardline justice policies and promising a greater emphasis on rehabilitation for prisoners if elected.[MORE]
I may have been a drink driver: Henderson
Just as his Government is trying to crackdown on drink drivers, the Chief Minister says he may have driven over the blood alcohol limit in the past. [MORE]
Oldest hoon driver sets appalling example: Brumby
The Victorian Premier, John Brumby says an elderly man whose car was impounded under anti-hoon laws sets a terrible example for younger drivers.[MORE]
MP pushes for tougher P-plate laws
Coffs Harbour MP Andrew Fraser says confiscating the cars of speeding P-Platers in New South Wales would be a great deterrent.[MORE]
Oldest 'hoon' has car impounded
A 78-year-old Victorian man has had his car impounded for driving 170 kilometres per hour in a 100 zone.[MORE]
Opposition calls for anti-hoon education support
There are calls for the SA Government to follow up its anti-hoon laws with education support to prevent anti-social behaviour. [MORE]
Uni confident student squatters will leave housing
Melbourne University officials believe a group of students squatters will abide by a Supreme Court ruling ordering them to leave. [MORE]
MP calls for stronger protection for Qld children
Qld MP Dean Wells wants the criminal code changed after a report on child homicides.[MORE]
New body to handle complaints against lawyers
New laws for policing Tasmania's legal profession came into force today.[MORE]
Oppn renews push to deter speeding drivers
The Tasmanian opposition says the high number of speeding offences recorded over the weekend demonstrates the need for increased penalties during holiday periods.[MORE]
CCC asks court to rule on inspector's role
Western Australia's Attorney-General, Christian Porter, may seek amendments to the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) Act if court action launched today cannot clarify the relationship between the CCC and the Parliamentary Inspector Malcolm McCusker.[MORE]
Rann rejects 'chaotic' mobile phone bay idea
South Australian Premier Mike Rann says a State Opposition plan to create parking bays for drivers to pull over and use mobile phones is one of the dumbest ideas he has ever heard.[MORE]
Police seize 'undeclared' cash from boxing promoter
Australian Federal Police have seized more than $182,000 in cash in from a man's luggage at Perth International Airport. [MORE]
Government steering tough action at hoons
The Tasmanian Government is warning it's about to take even tougher action against reckless and dangerous drivers.[MORE]
VLine puts alcohol ban on long distance trips
VLine says it has stopped serving alcohol on its long distance services because of problems with drunken passengers.[MORE]
Activist airs climate change protest fears
A protester who helped shut down a coal-fired power station near Kingaroy for five hours says he is worried about the future of legitimate climate change protests in Australia.[MORE]
Drowned toddler's dad backs pool safety boost calls
The father of a drowned girl supports a strengthening of Qld's pool safety laws.[MORE]
MP says Govt's smoking laws not enough
The Nationals' Member for Northern Victoria, Damien Drum, says the State Government's new smoking laws do not do enough to stop young people lighting their first cigarette.[MORE]
Gun amnesty to precede crackdown on illegal weapons
The New South Wales Government has announced a three-month gun amnesty from March next year as a prelude to a crackdown on illegal firearms.[MORE]
Qld Govt urged to toughen pool safety laws
A coroner has urged the Qld Govt to strengthen its new pool safety laws.[MORE]
Hoon drivers targeted in $6m crime crackdown
The Government is cracking down on crime with a package of initiatives targeting graffiti vandals and hoon drivers.[MORE]
Hicks flies into Adelaide for family Christmas
Convicted terrorism supporter David Hicks flies into Adelaide for Christmas with his family.[MORE]
Melbourne venues reminded of liquor laws as NYE approaches
Melbourne's bars and clubs are being warned they could face harsh penalties for breaching liquor laws in the run up to New Year's Eve[MORE]
Govt says policy can't stop drivers breaking the law
The New South Wales Government says no amount of government policy can stop drivers from breaking the law.[MORE]
