Legal System Publications

Template to give guidance to practitioners and organisations when undertaking pro bono projects overseas. The templates are designed to be completed jointly by the pro bono provider and the partner organisation in-country, and to encourage joint planning and review of the activities being undertaken.

This paper was prepared for the 2008 review of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 (the LIA) to inform discussion and invite feedback on a range of issues.

Access copies of the most recent Administrative Review Council annual reports.

Use this form if you wish to apply for reimbursement of costs under the Federal Proceedings (Costs) Act 1981

Practical information on how to implement the strategic framework is provided in the 2009 Access to Justice Taskforce’s mini-publication.

This report is the result of the Access to Justice Taskforce, established in 2009 to undertake a comprehensive examination of the federal civil justice system with a view to developing a more strategic approach to access to justice issues. 

The 2008 Review of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 found that it had been successful in providing a repository of legislative instruments, improving public access to them and facilitating parliamentary scrutiny.

The administration of the delivery by the Family Court and Federal Magistrates Court of family law services could be operating more efficiently and services to litigants could be improved. Consultations and submissions to the Review all expressed this view.

This guide deals with the role of primary decision makers when receiving evidence, determining questions of fact and accounting for their findings.

The best practice guide provides an overview of the legal requirements for lawful decision making, including requirements that have developed through the grounds for judicial review.

The best practice guide provides an overview of the legal requirements for lawful decision making, including requirements that have developed through the grounds for judicial review.

The best practice guides and associated materials the ARC published between 1978 and 2012, are still regarded as good policy. However, they have not been updated to reflect any changes in case law or relevant legislation.