Cracking down on the sale of dangerous gas canisters
The Marshall Liberal Government is going to crackdown on the sale of nitrous oxide canisters known as ‘nangs’ following concerns raised in the community about their abuse.
Read moreSurrogacy now possible for more families
Surrogacy will now be an option for more people looking to start a family in South Australia.
Read moreTougher penalties for farm trespassers
The Marshall Liberal Government will get tougher on those trespassing on agricultural land in new legislation which will be introduced to State Parliament today.
Read moreClassification Council gets the axe
The Government will seek to disband the South Australian Classification Council under proposed legislation introduced to State Parliament this week.
Read moreAutomatic suppression laws to go
South Australians would be able to know the identity of people charged with sex offences once they face court under reforms to suppression laws to be introduced to State Parliament today.
Read moreLegal fraternity in support of Court of Appeal as it edges closer to reality
Laws to establish a new Court of Appeal in South Australia will be introduced to State Parliament today, on the back of stakeholder support for the change.
Read moreMajor Indictable Review: No tsunami of cases but needs improvement
A review considering the effectiveness of reforms to the management of major indictable offences has recommended changes to the way matters are dealt with, including prescribing time limits for disclosure and priority given to child sexual assault cases.
Read moreStriking the right balance in gaming regulation
New gaming laws which will be introduced to State Parliament this week aim to better protect the community from gaming related harm, while also supporting the hotel and hospitality sector, Attorney-General, Vickie Chapman said today.
Read moreMagistrates Court balustrade update
In February 2019, three hardened glass panels in the atrium of the Adelaide Magistrates Court (AMC) spontaneously broke.
Read moreGovernment to untangle labour hire laws
The Marshall Liberal Government will seek to amend South Australia’s labour hire laws, with the state’s Attorney-General, Vickie Chapman saying the changes will ensure the laws target those sectors where workers are most vulnerable to exploitation.
Read more