Well, that's it for regular posting for another year.If last year is any guide, we'll be trying out some new things during the hiatus. There's lots to be done, with this blog and otherwise. Normal service will resume at the beginning of February.The best wishes of the season to you and yours.
Tag: news
Legislation Watch: Justice Legislation Amendment (Protective Services Officers) Bill 2011
The Justice Legislation Amendment (Protective Services Officers) Bill 2011 has been read a second time in the lower house. The speech is here. The Explanatory Memorandum is here and the Statement of Compatibility is here.The Bill extends to Protective Services Officers a range of powers that were previously only available to sworn police officers. These …
What happened to the Judicial Commission?
It has been a while since I've heard anything about our Judicial Commission. When I blogged about it in September of last year I thought the introduction of a new oversight body was inevitable. It was an idea borrowed from NSW that offered a way out from under a number of embarrassing indiscretions involving members …
Time off for good behaviour
We've come to the end of another year of Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?Thanks to all who've made a contribution to the blog this year, whether by posting a comment, communicating with us directly, or making things possible behind the scenes. We plan to be back in February with more of the same, and a few …
VLA fee structure review
Victoria Legal Aid has recently conducted a review into its system of payments to private practitioners in criminal matters. Their 107 page report can be found here. Widespread changes are expected.The biggest impact to practice in the Magistrates' Court is movement to a whole of job fee structure, replacing grants on an appearance basis. Cases …