Agencies could have greater discretion to refuse freedom of information requests, and charge more fees, if the Australian Government accepts a new report's recommendations, as Avinesh Chand and Barry Dunphy explain.
26 Apr 2012
When making a decision that affects a person's rights or interests, adverse information, even if it is of a confidential or personal nature, may need to be provided to the person affected by the decision, as Avinesh Chand and Barry Dunphy explain.
29 Mar 2012
The widely reported decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court to dismiss the ACCC's appeal in the Metcash case represents a comprehensive rejection of the ACCC's analysis of the competition issues raised by Metcash's acquisition of Franklins.
2 Dec 2011
Australia's banking sector has just over six months to get ready for the new price signalling laws, following the passage last night of the Competition and Consumer Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2011.
25 Nov 2011
The reforms introduced by Queensland's Integrity Act are now under review. Barry Dunphy and Eleanor Dickens discuss what's being reviewed - and proposed.
27 Oct 2011
