QLRC

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WebSite: http://www.qlrc.qld.gov.au

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The Queensland Law Reform Commission is an independent statutory body established under the Law Reform Commission Act 1968. The Commission's key statutory duties, as provided in section 10(3) of the Law Reform Commission Act, include duties to:undertake law reform reviews referred to it by the Attorney-General;prepare and submit to the Attorney-General from time to time a proposed program of law reform reviews, for review and approval by the Attorney-General; andundertake any approved program of law reform reviews, subject to any variations made by the Attorney-General in terms of the proposed reviews or their order of priority.The Commission makes recommendations for law reform in reports submitted to the Attorney-General which are required to be tabled in Parliament.This site gives you online access to the Commission s recent publications. You can also electronically submit responses to the Commission s papers. Last updated: 10 February 2020 Last published: 3 February 2020 NewsflashVoluntary assisted dying review In March 2020, the Queensland Parliament s Health Committee determined that a majority of the Queensland community supports the introduction of voluntary assisted dying legislation.The Queensland Law Reform Commission has been asked by the State Government to develop an appropriate legislative framework.The Commission s task is not to consider whether there should be voluntary assisted dying legislation. Instead, it is to address the contents of the legislation. In essence, its task is to develop legislation that is compassionate, safe and practical. On 14 October 2020, the Commission released a consultation paper (WP No 79), A legal framework for voluntary assisted dying. It invites written submissions in response to the questions posed in the paper. The closing date for submissions is27 November 2020.New Chair and members appointed to the Queensland Law Reform Commission On 31 July 2020, the Hon Justice Peter Applegarth AM was appointed as Chairperson of the Queensland Law Reform Commission. On 17 September 2020, His Honour Judge Anthony Rafter SC, Ms Penelope White, Mr Mark Hinson QC, Ms Clare Endicott, and Ms Constance Johnson were appointed as part-time members of the Commission. For more information click here.Consent and the excuse of mistake of fact review On 31 July 2020, the Commission's final report for this review, Report No 78, Review of consent laws and the excuse of mistake of factwas tabled in Parliament.Civil surveillance and privacy review On 29 June 2020, the Commission's final report for this review, Report No 77, Review of Queensland s laws relating to civil surveillance and the protection of privacy in the context of current and emerging technologies was tabled in Parliament.Voluntary assisted dying review On 21 May 2020, the Acting Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and Leader of the House, gave the Commission terms of reference to develop an appropriate legislative scheme for voluntary assisted dying for Queensland and to prepare draft legislation to give effect to its recommendations. The Commission is to commence the review on 1 July 2020 and to provide its final report and draft legislation by 1 March 2021.Consent and the excuse of mistake of fact review On 20 December 2019, the Commission released a Consultation Paper (WP No 78), Review of consent laws and the excuse of mistake of fact outlining the legal issues in the review and inviting written submissions in response to the questions posed in the paper. The closing date for submissions is 31 January 2020.Consent and the excuse of mistake of fact review On 2 September 2019, the Commission received Terms of reference from the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Leader of the House, to conduct a review and investigation into the definition of consent in section 348 in Chapter 32 of the Criminal Code and the operation of the excuse of mistake of fact under section 24 of the Criminal Code as it applies to Chapter 32.Civil surveillance and privacy review On 21 December 2018, the Commission released a Consultation Paper (WP No 77), Review of Queensland s laws relating to civil surveillance and the protection of privacy in the context of current and emerging technologies, outlining the legal issues in the review and inviting written submissions in response to the specific questions posed in the paper. The closing date for submissions is 31 January 2019.Termination of pregnancy review On 17 October 2018, the Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2018 was passed by the Parliament. The Bill gives effect to the Commission's recommendations in Report No 76. The legislation commenced on 3 December 2018. The Explanatory Notes to the Bill are available here.Termination of pregnancy review On 22 August 2018, the Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2018 was introduced into Parliament by the Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and Leader of the House, Yvette D'Ath.The Bill reflects the Commission's recommendations in Report No 76, Review of termination of pregnancy laws.The Bill has been referred to the Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee (the HCDSDFVPC) for detailed consideration. The HCDSDFVPC's Report No. 11 was tabled in Parliament on 5 October 2018. The Explanatory Notes to the Bill are available here.Civil surveillance and privacy review On 24 July 2018, the Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and Leader of the House, gave the Commission terms of reference to conduct a review and investigation into the issue of modernising Queensland's laws relating to civil surveillance and the protection of privacy in the context of current and emerging technologies.Workplace surveillance review On 24 July 2018, the Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and Leader of the House, gave the Commission terms of reference to conduct a review and investigation into the issue of privacy protections for workers in the context of current and emerging surveillance devices in workplaces.Termination of pregnancy review On 16 July 2018, the Commission's final report for this review, Report No 76, Review of termination of pregnancy laws was tabled in Parliament.Termination of pregnancy review On21 December 2017, the Commission released a Consultation Paper (WP No 76) outlining the legal issues raised in the review and inviting written submissions on the questions asked in the paper. The closing date for submissions is 13 February 2018.Domestic violence disclosure scheme review On 25 October 2017, the Commission's final report for this review, Report No 75, Domestic violence disclosure scheme, was tabled in Parliament.Expunging historical gay sex convictions review On 10 October 2017 the Criminal Law (Historical Homosexual Convictions Expungement) Bill 2017 was passed with amendment by the Parliament. The Act largely gives effect to the Commission's recommendations in Report No 74. The Act will commence upon proclamation.Guardianship laws review On 5 September 2017, the Guardianship and Administration and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 was introduced into Parliament by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice. The Bill implements a number of the Commission's recommendations in Report No 67 (tabled in Parliament in 2010). It aimsto strengthen the focus on contemporary practice and human rights for adults with impaired capacity, enhance safeguards for adults with impaired capacity, improve the efficiency of Queensland s guardianship system, and the clarity of Queensland's guardianship legislation. The Bill has been referred to the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee. The Committee is required to report on the Bill by 2 November 2017.Termination of pregnancy review On 19 June 2017, the Commission received terms of reference from the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Training and Skills, to conduct a review and investigation into the issue of modernising Queensland s laws relating to the termination of pregnancy.Expunging historical gay sex convictions review On 11 May 2017, the Criminal Law (Historical Homosexual Convictions Expungement) Bill 2017 was introduced into Parliament by The Hon Yvette D'Ath MP, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Training and Skills.The Bill largely gives effect to the Commission's recommendations in Report No 74.The Bill has been referred to the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee for report by 14 July 2017.Domestic violence disclosure scheme review Consultation Dates The Commission will be consulting in various locations around the State in early 2017. As part of its consultation process, Commission staff will be available to meet privately with individuals who may have an interest in the review. For details of the Commission s consultation process, including information about dates, venues and times for consultation, click here.Domestic violence disclosure scheme review On 12 December 2016 the Queensland Law Reform Commission released a Consultation Paper (WP75) seeking submissions on whether a domestic violence disclosure scheme should be introduced in Queensland. The closing date for submissions is 3 February 2017. The Consultation Paper is available under Publications at http://www.qlrc.qld.gov.au/publications#2Expunging historical gay sex convictions review On 29 November 2016, the Commission's final report for this review, Report No 74, Expunging criminal convictions for historical gay sex offences, was tabled in Parliament.Child protection mandatory reporting review The Child Protection (Mandatory Reporting Mason's Law) Amendment Act 2016 was assented to on 23 September 2016. The Act gives effect to the Commission's recommendation in Report No 73 that mandatory reporting obligations under the Child Protection Act 1999 (Qld) be expanded to include the early childhood education and care sector. The new mandatory reporting obligations will take effect from 1 July 2017.Domestic violence disclosure scheme review On 20 July 2016, the Attorney-General gave the Commission terms of reference to conduct a review and investigation into the introduction of a domestic violence disclosure scheme in Queensland.Neighbourhood disputes review On 11 May 2016, the Commission's final report for this review, Report No 72, Review of the Neighbourhood Disputes (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011, was tabled in Parliament.Child protection mandatory reporting review On 9 May 2016, the Government released its response to the Commission'sfinal report. Read the Queensland Government response to Report No 73.Child protection mandatory reporting review On 25 February 2016, the Commission'sfinal report for this review, Report No 73, Review of Child Mandatory Reporting Laws for the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector, was tabled in Parliament.

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