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Australia's second Open Government National Action Plan 2018-20
The Australian Government is proud to present the second Open Government National Action Plan 2018-20. The Plan has been informed by an extensive five-stage consultation process involving both the Australian community and representatives from the Australian Government. Altogether, we received over 100 comments and submissions from the Australian community which have helped to shape and deliver the eight targeted commitments in this new Plan.
J.H. v Australia (35/2016) Views of 31 August 2018
35/2016 concerning the ability to perform jury duty
Copyright Amendment (Service Providers) Regulations 2018 - Submissions
Submissions on the draft Copyright Amendment (Service Providers) Regulations 2018
Australian Government intellectual property manual
The objective of this Manual is to provide Commonwealth entities with a tool to assist them in implementing the IP Principles.
Intellectual property principles for Commonwealth entities
The Australian Government is a major investor in the creation and development of intellectual property (IP) through its many activities.
Guidelines on licensing public sector information for Australian Government entities
The Australian Government is encouraging greater ‘open’ access to its information.
Expert Panel Report: Religious Freedom Review
On 22 November 2017, the Australian Government appointed an Expert Panel into Religious Freedom, chaired by the Hon Philip Ruddock, to examine whet
F.J. et al. v Australia (2233/2013) Views of 22 March 2016
2233/2013 concerning asylum seekers with adverse security assessments
F.J. et al. v Australia (2233/2013) Australian Government response
2233/2013 concerning asylum seekers with adverse security assessments
C. v Australia (2216/2012) Views of 28 March 2017
2216/2012 concerning access to divorce proceedings for same-sex couples
C. v Australia (2216/2012) Australian Government response
2216/2012 concerning access to divorce proceedings for same-sex couples
Flowchart for assessing the human rights compatibility of Bills and Legislative Instruments
Designed to assist Commonwealth public sector officers to undertake an initial assessment of the human rights compatibility of a proposed Bill or legislative instrument.
Duration of Copyright table
Table setting out the new copyright terms that will apply from 1 January 2019 under the Copyright Amendment (Disability Access and Other Measures) Act 2017.
M.K.M. v Australia (681/2015) Australian Government Response
681/2015 concerning removal to Afghanistan
Given v Australia (19/2014) Views of 16 February 2018
19/2014 concerning the right to vote by secret ballot
Alger v Australia (2237/2013) Views of 13 July 2017
2237/2013 concerning compulsory voting in federal elections.
Copyright Regulations 2017 – Submissions
The government seeked views on an exposure draft of both the Copyright Regulations 2017 and the Copyright Legislation Amendment (Technological Protection Measures) Regulations 2017 to ensure they are fit for purpose.