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Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · 13d

The ALRC welcomes this opportunity to contribute to the harmonisation, modernisation and improvement of laws across Australia, and looks forward to working with the Attorney-General's Department and state and federal Health Departments on the proposed referral.

Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · 13d

The Rapid Review recommends a referral to the ALRC to explore opportunities for modernisation and harmonisation. This is in the context of the ALRC's current inquiries into surrogacy laws and human tissue laws.

Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · 13d

The report is the result of Commonwealth, State and Territory Health Ministers requesting a rapid review of regulation and accreditation of ART and IVF sectors.

Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · 13d

The ALRC commends the publication of the Rapid Review of Assisted Reproductive Technology and In Vitro Fertilisation Regulation and Accreditation in Australia, undertaken by Professor Euan M Wallace AM and the Victorian Department of Health. Access the report here: www.health.gov.au/sites/defaul...

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Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · Sep 11

We're excited by the fantastic line up of sessions, and fantastic range of speakers.

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White text on blue background reads: Other speakers include: the Hon Michael Black AC KC (former Chief Justice, Federal Court of Australia), Ruth Barson (Australian Law Reform Commission), the Hon Tom Bathurst AC KC (NSW Law Reform Commission), Dr Rebecca Bradfield (Tasmanian Law Reform Institute), Matthew Corrigan (Queensland Law Reform Commission), Professor Andrew Godwin (Melbourne Law School), Matthew Jolley (Law Commission of England and Wales), Dr Mange Matui (PNG Constitutional and Law Reform Commission), the Hon Anthony North KC (Victorian Law Reform Commission), Elly Patira (Essential Services Commission), Associate Professor David Plater (SA Law Reform Institute), Professor Jeremy Prichard (Tasmanian Law Reform Commission), Dr Alice Taylor (Queensland Law Reform Commission), Kathryn Terry (Victorian Law Reform Commission), Professor John Williams (SA Law Reform Institute)

White text on blue background reads: Day One. The promise of law reform: why independent law reform institutions matter. Law reform around the world: synergies and differences. Links and law schools: legal education and law reform. Day Two. Implementing recommendations: law reform commissions and governments. Expanding the evidence base for reform. Law reform and First Nations perspectives. AI and law reform: law reform into the future.

Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · Sep 11

The ALRC is excited to be hosting the 2025 Australasian Law Reform Agencies Conference 9-10 October. The conference program features prominent law reformers, experts, scholars and legal thinkers from around Australia and internationally. Learn more and register at au.entegy.events/alrc2025

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White text on blue background reads: Join us for a unique and engaging program. Held over two days at the Melbourne Museum, ALRAC 2025 features expert speakers on a wide range of topics. Hear from leading law reformers, scholars and legal practitioners from across Australia and around the world. Speakers include ...

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Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · Aug 14

ALRC President, the Hon Justice Mordy Bromberg, was pleased to join the inaugural Australian Law Forum, presented by @lawyersweekly.bsky.social, in Sydney this morning, to address attendees from the legal profession. You can read his remarks on the ALRC website here: www.alrc.gov.au/news/the-cha....

Address to the Australian Law Forum 2025 by ALRC President the Hon Justice Mordy Bromberg, 14 August 2025 Transcript CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY “Sensation is unorganised stimulus, perception is organised ...

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Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · Jul 9

Tickets are now on sale for the ALRC's 50th anniversary celebration dinner, to be held in Melbourne on 9th October, 2025. Join ALRC leaders past and present, and other prominent guests from the world of law reform to celebrate an iconic institution. Secure your seats now: au.entegy.events/alrc2025

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Update from the ALRC's Review of Human Tissue Laws

Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · Jun 23

Check out an update on the ALRC's Review of Human Tissue Laws, from Commissioner Dr Maeghan Toews. You can find the Inquiry's Issue Paper on our website.

Submissions are now open in the Review of Human Tissue Laws, and close on 4 July. Learn more and get involved at www.alrc.gov.au/inquiry/revi....

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Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · Jun 15

Have you checked out the Discussion Paper for the Review of the Future Acts Regime? You can watch Commissioner Tony McAvoy SC give an update on the Inquiry below.

You can find the Discussion Paper and more information on making a submission at www.alrc.gov.au/publication/...

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Update from the ALRC's Review of the Future Acts Regime

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Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · Jun 12

The ALRC will be hosting a webinar on the Review of the Future Acts Regime on 2 July, 1-2pm AEST. Commissioner Tony McAvoy SC, Nick Testro, and Shanti Fatchen will outline feedback received, discuss key reform ideas, and answer questions. Learn more at events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4b51c9...

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Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · Jun 5

We've also published Justice Bromberg's written speech on the ALRC website: www.alrc.gov.au/news/safe-in...

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Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · Jun 5

You can now watch yesterday's National Press Club address featuring ALRC President the Hon Justice Mordy Bromberg and Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin. Thank you to the NPC for hosting an important conversation.

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Review of Surrogacy Laws: Issues Paper (2025)

Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · Jun 3

Submissions are now open in response to the Issues Paper, and the ALRC is inviting individuals and organisations to provide submissions until 11 July 2025.

Read the Issues Paper and learn more about the Review of Surrogacy Laws at: www.alrc.gov.au/publication/...

Submissions in response to the Issues Paper are now open. The Issues Paper introduces our inquiry and explains what we have been asked to do. It provides a brief overview of surrogacy laws in Australi...

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Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · Jun 3

The Issues Paper for the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Review of Surrogacy Laws has been published today. The Issues Paper provides a broad overview of the Inquiry, suggests principles and approaches for the Inquiry, and invites input from stakeholders and the public.

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Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · May 30

ALRC President the Hon Justice Mordy Bromberg met today with recently appointed Commonwealth Attorney-General the Hon Michelle Rowland MP. Justice Bromberg and the Attorney had a productive conversation in relation to law reform, and the ALRC once again congratulates her on her appointment.

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Ronli Sifris @ronlisifris.bsky.social · May 26

The @auslawreform.bsky.social is recruiting for a Legal Officer to join one of the current Inquiry teams. Please apply! You may get to work with me and my fabulous team on the Surrogacy Inquiry! www.apsjobs.gov.au/s/job-detail...

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Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · May 26

Submissions are now open in response to the Issues Paper, and the ALRC is inviting individuals and organisations to provide submissions until 4 July 2025.

Read the Issues Paper and learn more about the Review of Human Tissue Laws at: www.alrc.gov.au/inquiry/revi....

Review of Human Tissue Laws

The Review of Human Tissue Laws: Issues Paper (2025) is now available, and submissions are open. The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has been asked to inquire into human tissue laws. The Term...

Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · May 26

The paper asks for input on issues including: principles that should guide law reform in this area; donation of tissue by living persons and after death; anatomical and post-mortem examinations; advertising and trade in human tissue; and allocation of donated human tissue.

Review of Human Tissue Laws: Issues Paper (2025)

Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · May 26

The Issues Paper for the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Review of Human Tissue Laws is now available. The Issues Paper provides a broad overview of the Inquiry and sets out eight questions for stakeholders to consider. www.alrc.gov.au/publication/...

Submissions in response to the Issues Paper are now open. The Issues Paper introduces our inquiry and explains what we have been asked to do. It provides a brief overview of human tissue laws. The Is...

Review of the Future Acts Regime

Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · May 22

Read the Discussion Paper and learn more about the Review of the Future Acts Regime at: www.alrc.gov.au/inquiry/revi....

The Review of the Future Acts Regime: Discussion Paper (2025) is now available. Submissions are open in response until 10 July 2025. The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has been asked to inqui...

Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · May 22

The Inquiry has to date conducted 60+ consultations with 200+ consultees, received 40+ submissions, held 2 Advisory Committee meetings, and the ALRC team has attended events around the country to discuss the Inquiry. The ALRC is due to provide its final report to the Government by 8 December 2025.

Review of the Future Acts Regime: Discussion Paper (2025)

Australian Law Reform Commission @auslawreform.bsky.social · May 22

The Discussion Paper for the ALRC's Review of the Future Acts Regime has been published. The Discussion Paper sets out a number of questions and proposed reforms for feedback, and the ALRC is inviting submissions until 10 July 2025. www.alrc.gov.au/publication/...

Submissions in response to the Discussion Paper are now open. The Discussion Paper continues the conversation started earlier in our Inquiry. The Discussion Paper outlines what we have heard so far a...