E LAW - MURDOCH UNIVERSITY ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF LAW ISSN 1321-8247 Volume 11 Number 1 (March 2004) Copyright E Law and author ftp://law.murdoch.edu.au/pub/elaw-issues/v11n1/netw111.txt http://www.murdoch.edu.au/elaw/issues/v11n1/netw111.html ________________________________________________________________________ NetWatch March 2004   Author: Anne Greenshields Law Liaison Librarian, Murdoch University   Ian Lee Reference Librarian, Murdoch University Library   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Primary Legal Materials on the Internet - Case Law, Statutes and Extrinsic Material   Australian legal sites and developments   Commonwealth of Australia: Government Publications relevant to legal researchers   Western Australia: Government Publications relevant to legal researchers  Administrative Law Banking and Finance Biotechnology  Business, Corporations & Securities Censorship & Privacy Children & Young People Citizenship & Migration Civil Rights Crime Directories, Guides and Search Engines Dispute Resolution Employment Environment Family Law Gender Health Human Rights Indigenous Australians Intellectual Property International Law Journals, Essays & Newspapers Law Reform Legal History Legal System Media and Communications Social Services Torts Transport       ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Primary Legal Materials on the Internet District Court of Western Australia This website provides general information about the District Court and how to access its services. Information is provided about About, Judges, People and Services, Publications and Statistics, Courts Listings and Legal Information. http://www.districtcourt.wa.gov.au/   Information and Privacy Commissioner (CANLII) decisions of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia made publicly available as of 1 January 2004. http://www.canlii.org/bc/cas/bcipc/   Legislation related to the attack of September 11, 2001 (USA) Bills & Joint Resolutions Signed Into Law and Other Resolutions Approved. Links to various documents including, Victims of Terrorism Relief Act of 2001, Aviation and Transportation Security Act. http://thomas.loc.gov/home/terrorleg.htm   Queensland Guardianship and Administration Tribunal (AustLII) selected decisions of the Queensland Guardianship and Administration Tribunal (QGAAT). http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/qld/QGAAT/   United Kingdom Employment Appeals Tribunal (BAILII) full hearing judgments of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) which are transcribed or handed down by the Tribunal. 1999+. http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKEAT/   United Kingdom Immigration Appeals Tribunal (BAILII) reported and "starred" determinations from 2003 supplied to BAILII by the Immigration Appeal Tribunal (UKIAT). http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKIAT/     ------------------------------------------------------------------------   Australian sites and developments Arts Law Centre of Australia "The Arts Law Centre of Australia is the national community legal centre for the arts. Arts Law is a not for profit company limited by guarantee which was established with the support of the Australia Council in 1983 to provide specialised legal and business advice and referral services, professional development resources and advocacy for artists and arts organisations." and is able to help with "preliminary advice and information to artists and arts organisations across all art forms on a wide range of arts related legal and business matters including contracts, copyright, business names and structures, defamation, insurance and employment." http://www.artslaw.com.au/about/   Australian Privacy Foundation (APF) http://www.privacy.org.au/   District Court of Western Australia This website provides general information about the District Court and how to access its services. Information is provided about About, Judges, People and Services, Publications and Statistics, Courts Listings and Legal Information. http://www.districtcourt.wa.gov.au/   Commonwealth of Australia: Government Publications Joint Statutory Committee on Corporations and Securities. Reports (with submissions and transcripts). http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/corporations_ctte/reports/index.htm   Corporations Amendment Regulations 2003 (Batch 6); Corporations Amendment Regulations 2003/04 (Batch 7); and Draft Regulations-Corporations Amendment Regulations 2004 (Batch 8) -Tabled 24 March 2004 - Submissions   Money Matters in the Bush - Inquiry into the Level of Banking and Financial Services in Rural, Regional and Remote Areas of Australia - Tabled out of session on 15 January 2004 - Submissions Report on the ATM Fee Structure - A supplement to the report, Money Matters in the Bush -Tabled out of session on 15 January 2004 - Submissions   Senate Committees of the Current Parliament URL: http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/com-list.htm     Community Affairs http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/clac_ctte/index.htm Inquiry into Truth in Food Labelling (report tabled 24 March 2004)   Economics http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/economics_ctte/reports/index.htm The Effectiveness of the Trade Practices Act 1974 in Protecting Small Business - [PDF]- Tabled 1 March 2004 - Submissions http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/economics_ctte/trade_practices_1974/report/report.pdf Provisions of the Taxation Laws (Clearing and Settlement Facility Support) Bill 2003 (PDF format) - tabled 29 March 2004 - Submissions Provisions of the Greater Sunrise Unitisation Agreement Implementation Bill 2004 and Customs Tariff Amendment (Greater Sunrise) Bill 2004 (PDF format) Tabled 23 March 2004 Submissions Provisions of the Superannuation Safety Amendment Bill 2003 (PDF format) Tabled 19 February 2004 Submissions   Legal and Constitutional URL: http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/legcon_ctte/index.htm Inquiry into the provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Bill 2004 http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/legcon_ctte/anti_terrorism04/index.htm Inquiry into the provisions of the Civil Aviation Amendment (Relationship with Anti-Discrimination Legislation) Bill 2004 http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/legcon_ctte/civil/index.htm Inquiry into the provisions of the Migration Amendment (Judicial Review) Bill 2004 http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/legcon_ctte/mig_judicial_04/index.htm Inquiry into the provisions of the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Teaching Profession) Bill 2004 http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/legcon_ctte/sexdisc_04/index.htm Inquiry into the provisions of the Surveillance Devices Bill 2004 http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/legcon_ctte/surveillance/index.htm   Senate Select Committees Medicare URL: http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/medicare_ctte/index.htm Second report Medicare Plus: the future for Medicare ? http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/medicare_ctte/medicareplus/report/index.htm Attorney Generals Department: Publications http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/HeadingPagesDisplay/Publications?OpenDocument   Legal Profession Model Laws Project http://www.law.gov.au/www/rwpattach.nsf/viewasattachmentPersonal/BFC2C8792B4C433ACA256E850009B251/$file/Final%20Final%20NLP%20230404%20b02-268g-d08.pdf    Model Criminal Code Chapter 3 Credit Card Skimming Offences http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWPF2336E9517064C20CA256E5B000E639D?OpenDocument     Model Criminal Code Chapter 2 Issue Estoppel, Double Jeopardy and Prosecution Appeals Against Acquittals http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWPEE54B903B53A9B53CA256DE50019D705?OpenDocument     Outline of possible national defamation law http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWP9A3899E861E4C9F5CA256E59000CA5C3?OpenDocument     Federal Civil Justice System Strategy Paper http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWP498B27B348352F90CA256E2E00045E4C?OpenDocument     Australian Government contribution to United Nations Ad Hoc Committee on a Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWPEF78C475247D6352CA256E1300170386?OpenDocument     A discussion paper on information privacy and employee records http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/Web+Pages/C5141D03A8D37DD5CA256E3600137A1C?OpenDocument     Parliamentary Library Publications Chronologies online URL: http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/index.htm     Social Security Payments for the Unemployed, the Sick and those in Special Circumstances, 1942 to 2003 http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/special.htm     Social Security Payments for People Caring for Children, 1912 to 2003 http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/children.htm     Social Security Payments for the Aged, People with Disabilities and Carers 1909 to 2003 http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/Aged.htm     Current Issues Briefs URL: http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/CIB/index.htm   Fertility: A baby bounce for Australia? No. 1 Fuel Taxation Proposals No. 2 Ministerial Discretion in Migration Matters: Contemporary Policy Issues in Historical Context No. 3 Labour Force Status of Families: Electorate Rankings No. 4 Redefining NGOs: The Emerging Debate No. 5 Socioeconomic Indexes for Electoral Divisions: 2001 Census No. 6 Foreign investment and the Australia United States Free Trade Agreement No. 7 Queensland election 2004 No. 8 Taxable income and tax paid in Commonwealth electoral divisions, 2000–01 No. 9 Petrol pricing in Australia: issues and trends No. 10 Superannuation ready reckoner: taxation and preservation rules for 2003–2004 No 11   Western Australia  Background paper on the approach of Australian courts to aboriginal customary law in the areas of criminal. civil and family law. From the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia the terms of reference for this project include "Recognising that all persons in Western Australia are subject to and protected by this State's legal system; and there may be a need to recognise   the existence of, and take into account within this legal system, Aboriginal customary laws: The Law Reform Commission of Western Australia is to enquire into and report upon Aboriginal customary laws in Western Australia other than in relation to Native Title and matters addressed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA)" http://www.lrc.justice.wa.gov.au/Aboriginal/BackgroundPapers/P94-1_background-Williams.pdf   District Court of Western Australia This website provides general information about the District Court and how to access its services. Information is provided about About, Judges, People and Services, Publications and Statistics, Courts Listings and Legal Information. http://www.districtcourt.wa.gov.au/     -------------------------------------------------------------------------     Administrative Law Queensland Guardianship and Administration Tribunal (AustLII) selected decisions of the Queensland Guardianship and Administration Tribunal (QGAAT). http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/qld/QGAAT/    Banking and Finance Australia, Parliament: Joint Statutory Committee on Corporations and Securities. Reports (with submissions and transcripts). http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/corporations_ctte/reports/index.htm  Money Matters in the Bush - Inquiry into the Level of Banking and Financial Services in Rural, Regional and Remote Areas of Australia - Tabled out of session on 15 January 2004 - Submissions Report on the ATM Fee Structure - A supplement to the report, Money Matters in the Bush -Tabled out of session on 15 January 2004 - Submissions   Biotechnology Gene Patenting and Human Health "In December 2002, the federal Attorney-General asked the ALRC to examine the laws and practices governing intellectual property rights over genetic materials and related technologies, with a particular focus on human health issues. The ALRC is considering whether changes are required to current patent laws and practices to ensure that the benefits for healthcare of genetic research and technologies are available for Australians, while at the same time considering the implications of any changes for further research and for the development of Australia's biotechnology industry." Register and interest, make a submission, read the terms of reference or a summary of the main issues. http://www.alrc.gov.au/inquiries/current/patenting/index.htm   Patents and Medical Biotechnology: An Empirical Analysis Of Issues Facing The Australian Industry The results of a major study examining "impact of patents on innovation in the Australian medical biotechnology" are discussed. Results are obtained from structured intervies with participants in a range of industry sectors. "One of the main conclusions of this Report is that at present the medical biotechnology industry is enjoying the advantages that the patent system offers in encouraging innovation. Neverthless, options to better regulate the use of patents could also be examined. These options include modification to existing compulsory licensing and government use provisions, the creation of a statutory licensing regime and use of clearing house mechanisms, and further consideration of the role of competition law." http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/ipria/publications/workingpapers/BiotechReportFinal.pdf   Business, Corporations & Securities Australia: Joint Statutory Committee on Corporations and Securities. Reports (with submissions and transcripts). http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/corporations_ctte/reports/index.htm Corporations Amendment Regulations 2003 (Batch 6); Corporations Amendment Regulations 2003/04 (Batch 7); and Draft Regulations-Corporations Amendment Regulations 2004 (Batch 8) -Tabled 24 March 2004 - Submissions   Australia. Senate Committees of the Current Parliament: Economics The Effectiveness of the Trade Practices Act 1974 in Protecting Small Business - [PDF]- Tabled 1 March 2004 - Submissions http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/economics_ctte/trade_practices_1974/report/report.pdf   Censorship & Privacy Australian Privacy Foundation (APF) http://www.privacy.org.au/   Information and Privacy Commissioner (CANLII) decisions of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia made publicly available as of 1 January 2004. http://www.canlii.org/bc/cas/bcipc/   Children and Young People    Social Security Payments for People Caring for Children, 1912 to 2003 - a chronology from the Australian Parliamentary Library http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/children.htm     Citizenship & Migration    Forced Migration Review Essentially a free to air online journal "Forced Migration Review (FMR) is published three times a year in English, Arabic and Spanish. FMR provides the humanitarian community with a practice-oriented forum for debate on issues facing refugees and internally displaced people in order to improve policy and practice and to involve refugees and IDPs in programme design and implementation. FMR publishes concise jargon-free articles by practitioners, researchers and displaced people which share information, experience and policy recommendations is disseminated globally." http://www.fmreview.org/welcome.htm   United Kingdom Immigration Appeals Tribunal (BAILII) reported and "starred" determinations from 2003 supplied to BAILII by the Immigration Appeal Tribunal (UKIAT). http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKIAT/   Civil Rights Federal Civil Justice System Strategy Paper from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWP498B27B348352F90CA256E2E00045E4C?OpenDocument   Australian Government contribution to United Nations Ad Hoc Committee on a Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWPEF78C475247D6352CA256E1300170386?OpenDocument   A discussion paper on information privacy and employee records http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/Web+Pages/C5141D03A8D37DD5CA256E3600137A1C?OpenDocument   Crime    CrimeLynx "News and commentary of interest to the criminal defense community and journalists covering crime-related news and politics. In addition to legal research and media links, CrimeLynx also publishes the best internet forensic and expert witness and investigative links, as well as links to the most informative crime policy sites." Updated daily http://www.crimelynx.com/   Model Criminal Code Chapter 2 Issue Estoppel, Double Jeopardy and Prosecution Appeals Against Acquittals http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWPEE54B903B53A9B53CA256DE50019D705?OpenDocument   Model Criminal Code Chapter 3 Credit Card Skimming Offences from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWPF2336E9517064C20CA256E5B000E639D?OpenDocument   National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstract Database (NCJRS) (USA) "The National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts Database contains summaries of more than 180,000 criminal justice publications" http://abstractsdb.ncjrs.org/content/AbstractsDB_Search.asp     Organized Crime and Corruption Bibliographic Database Searchable and browsable database from the Nathanson Centre for the Study of Organized Crime and Corruption (USA) http://www.yorku.ca/nathanson/search.htm     Outline of possible national defamation law from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWP9A3899E861E4C9F5CA256E59000CA5C3?OpenDocument   United Nations Convention against Corruption http://www.unodc.org/unodc/crime_convention_corruption.html   Directories, Guides and Search Engines American Law Sources On-line (ALSO!) Links to free on-line sources of law for the United States and Canada. "This site contains additional links to sources of commentary and practice aids that are available without charge (or available at a reasonable charge from governmental and nonprofit providers). " http://www.lawsource.com/also/   Contents Pages from Law Reviews and Other Scholarly Journals "A keyword-searchable database of tables of contents from more than 750 law reviews and other scholarly publications related to the law published in the United States and abroad. Updated daily, the database lists journal issues received over the past three months by the Tarlton Law Library" http://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/tallons/content_search.html   Hieros Gamos Legal Journals Directory of US law newsletters and bulletins. http://www.hg.org/journals.html   Key Internet Links - General and Subject Specific Directories of links for Economics, Commerce and Industrial Relations, Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, Law, Politics and Public Administration, Rural and Regional Affairs, Science, Technology, Environment and Resources, Social Policy, Statistics. http://www.aph.gov.au/library/intguide/resourceguides.htm   Law Library Resource Xchange (LLRX.com) A "free Web journal dedicated to providing legal, library, IT/IS, marketing and administrative professionals with the most up-to-date information on a wide range of Internet research and technology-related issues, applications, resources and tools, since 1996." A searchable and browsable Archive give access to many short and informative articles on a range of topics. A short and simple registration form provides a regular e-mail newsletter. http://www.llrx.com/   Law Reviews.org list of online law journals indicating content - full text or abstract. http://www.lawreviews.org/   Legal Resources Guide From the National Pro Bono Resource Centre this "state by state guide to internet legal resources is intended to assist pro bono lawyers, caseworkers and lawyers working in publicly funded legal services. The guide is topic based and includes links to sites which offer a brief description of available resources where caseworkers may find useful materials for their clients. The guide does not include general legal resources such as Austlii nor simple resources targeted at members of the public." http://www.nationalprobono.org.au/publications/legalrguide/index.html   Organized Crime and Corruption Bibliographic Database Searchable and browsable database from the Nathanson Centre for the Study of Organized Crime and Corruption (USA) http://www.yorku.ca/nathanson/search.htm   Portal to Asian Internet Resources (PAIR) offers scholars, students and the interested public more than six thousand professionally selected, cataloged and annotated online resources http://webcat.library.wisc.edu:3200/PAIR/index.html   Web Guide to U.S. Supreme Court Research Gail Partin provides a comprehensive guide to researching the complex environment of the Supreme Court in the U.S.Links are provided to court sites and cases and summaries, opinions, briefs, court dockets, Justices, history of the supreme court and other research guides. http://www.llrx.com/features/supremectwebguide.htm   Dispute Resolution Mediate.com Mediate.com is an extensive resource for alternative dispute resolution (ADR).Resources include news feed, e-mail newsletter, training and conference events, and a public message board. Free access is avaliable to over 1000 articles and resources and are both searchable and arranged by topic. http://www.mediate.com   Employment A discussion paper on information privacy and employee records from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/Web+Pages/C5141D03A8D37DD5CA256E3600137A1C?OpenDocument   United Kingdom Employment Appeals Tribunal (BAILII) full hearing judgments of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) which are transcribed or handed down by the Tribunal. 1999+. http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKEAT/   Environment ECOLEX "The ECOLEX database includes information on treaties, international soft-law and other non-binding policy and technical guidance documents, national legislation, judicial decisions, and law and policy literature. Users have direct access to the abstracts and indexing information about each document, as well as to the full text of most of the information provided." http://www.ecolex.org/ecolex/index.php   Family Law Relationships Background paper on the approach of Australian courts to aboriginal customary law in the areas of criminal, civil and family law. From the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia the terms of reference for this project include "Recognising that all persons in Western Australia are subject to and protected by this State's legal system; and there may be a need to recognise the existence of, and take into account within this legal system, Aboriginal customary laws: The Law Reform Commission of Western Australia is to enquire into and report upon Aboriginal customary laws in Western Australia other than in relation to Native Title and matters addressed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA)" http://www.lrc.justice.wa.gov.au/Aboriginal/BackgroundPapers/P94-1_background-Williams.pdf   50-state rundown on gay marriage laws (USA) Provides a summary of current and proposed changes to state marriage laws http://www.stateline.org/stateline/?pa=story&sa=showStoryInfo&id=353058   Gender 50-state rundown on gay marriage laws (USA) Provides a summary of current and proposed changes to state marriage laws http://www.stateline.org/stateline/?pa=story&sa=showStoryInfo&id=353058   Same-Sex Marriage : A Selective Bibliography From the Rutgers Law Library - Newark. An extensive list of book, journal article and web page resources. Both USA and international perspectives http://law-library.rutgers.edu/SSM.html   National Center for Lesbian Rights Web Site "NCLR is a national legal resource center with a primary commitment to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families through a program of litigation, public policy advocacy, free legal advice and counseling, and public education. In addition, NCLR provides representation and resources to gay men, and bisexual and transgender individuals on key issues that also significantly advance lesbian rights" http://www.nclrights.org/index.htm   Frequently asked questions from couples who are considering getting married in San Francisco "On February 12, 2004, the county clerk in San Francisco began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, pursuant to a directive from Mayor Gavin Newsom." http://www.nclrights.org/publications/qanda-sflicenses021204.htm   Health Australian Government contribution to United Nations Ad Hoc Committee on a Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWPEF78C475247D6352CA256E1300170386?OpenDocument   Second report Medicare Plus: the future for Medicare ? Australia, Senate Select Committee http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/medicare_ctte/medicareplus/report/index.htm   Chronologies from the Australian Parliamentary Library:   Social Security Payments for the Unemployed, the Sick and those in Special Circumstances, 1942 to 2003 http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/special.htm Social Security Payments for People Caring for Children, 1912 to 2003 http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/children.htm Social Security Payments for the Aged, People with Disabilities and Carers 1909 to 2003 http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/Aged.htm    Gene Patenting and Human Health "In December 2002, the federal Attorney-General asked the ALRC to examine the laws and practices governing intellectual property rights over genetic materials and related technologies, with a particular focus on human health issues. The ALRC is considering whether changes are required to current patent laws and practices to ensure that the benefits for healthcare of genetic research and technologies are available for Australians, while at the same time considering the implications of any changes for further research and for the development of Australia's biotechnology industry." Register and interest, make a submission, read the terms of reference or a summary of the main issues. http://www.alrc.gov.au/inquiries/current/patenting/index.htm   Patents and Medical Biotechnology: An Empirical Analysis Of Issues Facing The Australian Industry The results of a major study examining "impact of patents on innovation in the Australian medical biotechnology" are discussed. Results are obtained from structured intervies with participants in a range of industry sectors. "One of the main conclusions of this Report is that at present the medical biotechnology industry is enjoying the advantages that the patent system offers in encouraging innovation. Neverthless, options to better regulate the use of patents could also be examined. These options include modification to existing compulsory licensing and government use provisions, the creation of a statutory licensing regime and use of clearing house mechanisms, and further consideration of the role of competition law." http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/ipria/publications/workingpapers/BiotechReportFinal.pdf   Human Rights    A Bad Business: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. A Bad Business: Review of sexual harassment in employment complaints 2002 HREOC Sydney 2003. http://www.hreoc.gov.au/sex_discrimination/bad_business/download.html   Australian Government contribution to United Nations Ad Hoc Committee on a Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWPEF78C475247D6352CA256E1300170386?OpenDocument   Forced Migration Review Essentially a free to air online journal "Forced Migration Review (FMR) is published three times a year in English, Arabic and Spanish. FMR provides the humanitarian community with a practice-oriented forum for debate on issues facing refugees and internally displaced people in order to improve policy and practice and to involve refugees and IDPs in programme design and implementation. FMR publishes concise jargon-free articles by practitioners, researchers and displaced people which share information, experience and policy recommendations is disseminated globally." http://www.fmreview.org/welcome.htm   Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (Australia) "The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission was established in 1986. Our goal is to foster greater understanding and protection of human rights in Australia and to address the human rights concerns of a broad range of individuals and groups. We have a particular focus on race, sex and disability discrimination, as well as the rights of Indigenous Australians. We are an independent statutory organisation and report to the federal Parliament through the Attorney-General". http://www.hreoc.gov.au/index.html   HURIDOCS "is a global network of organisations concerned with more effective ways of using information for the cause of human rights". http://www.huridocs.org/   International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development from the Canadian Parliament “to encourage and support the universal values of human rights and the promotion of democratic institutions and practices around the world.” http://www.ichrdd.ca/   National Center for Lesbian Rights Web Site (USA) "is a national legal resource center with a primary commitment to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families through a program of litigation, public policy advocacy, free legal advice and counselling, and public education." http://www.nclrights.org/index.htm   National Freedon of Information Coalition (USA) this group "joins First Amendment and open government organizations from individual states in a self-supporting alliance as they seek to protect the public's right to know through the education of media professionals, attorneys, academics, students and the general public." http://www.nfoic.org/index.htm   Rule of Law and Cuba "official documentation from the government of Cuba that details the activities for which these dissidents were convicted and the legal proceedings that led to their imprisonment." http://www.ruleoflawandcuba.fsu.edu/   Same-Sex Marriage : A Selective Bibliography From the Rutgers Law Library - Newark. An extensive list of book, journal article and web page resources. Both USA and international perspectives http://law-library.rutgers.edu/SSM.html   Indigenous Australians    Background paper on the approach of Australian courts to aboriginal customary law in the areas of criminal, civil and family law. From the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia the terms of reference for this project include "Recognising that all persons in Western Australia are subject to and protected by this State's legal system; and there may be a need to recognise the existence of, and take into account within this legal system, Aboriginal customary laws: The Law Reform Commission of Western Australia is to enquire into and report upon Aboriginal customary laws in Western Australia other than in relation to Native Title and matters addressed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA)" http://www.lrc.justice.wa.gov.au/Aboriginal/BackgroundPapers/P94-1_background-Williams.pdf Intellectual Property   Intellectual Property    Analysis of the Legal Framework for Patent Ownership in Publicly Funded Research Institutions This substantial report examines the legal framework for patent ownership across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. "The report found that experience has shown in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, that the optimal initial owner of a patent for an invention is the research institution in which the invention was created. Research institutions are best placed to implement management structures to identify potentially valuable patents and they are also well positioned to pursue commercialisation of such inventions." http://www.dest.gov.au/highered/respubs/legal_framework/legalframework.pdf   Gene Patenting and Human Health     "In December 2002, the federal Attorney-General asked the ALRC to examine the laws and practices governing intellectual property rights over genetic materials and related technologies, with a particular focus on human health issues. The ALRC is considering whether changes are required to current patent laws and practices to ensure that the benefits for healthcare of genetic research and technologies are available for Australians, while at the same time considering the implications of any changes for further research and for the development of Australia's biotechnology industry." Register and interest, make a submission, read the terms of reference or a summary of the main issues. http://www.alrc.gov.au/inquiries/current/patenting/index.htm   International Law    ECOLEX "The ECOLEX database includes information on treaties, international soft-law and other non-binding policy and technical guidance documents, national legislation, judicial decisions, and law and policy literature. Users have direct access to the abstracts and indexing information about each document, as well as to the full text of most of the information provided." http://www.ecolex.org/ecolex/index.php   Forced Migration Review Essentially a free to air online journal "Forced Migration Review (FMR) is published three times a year in English, Arabic and Spanish. FMR provides the humanitarian community with a practice-oriented forum for debate on issues facing refugees and internally displaced people in order to improve policy and practice and to involve refugees and IDPs in programme design and implementation. FMR publishes concise jargon-free articles by practitioners, researchers and displaced people which share information, experience and policy recommendations is disseminated globally." http://www.fmreview.org/welcome.htm   International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development from the Canadian Parliament “to encourage and support the universal values of human rights and the promotion of democratic institutions and practices around the world.” http://www.ichrdd.ca/   Legislation related to the attack of September 11, 2001 (USA) Bills & Joint Resolutions Signed Into Law and Other Resolutions Approved. Links to various documents including, Victims of Terrorism Relief Act of 2001, Aviation and Transportation Security Act. http://thomas.loc.gov/home/terrorleg.htm   United Nations Convention against Corruption http://www.unodc.org/unodc/crime_convention_corruption.html   Journals, Essays and Newspapers Contents Pages from Law Reviews and Other Scholarly Journals "A keyword-searchable database of tables of contents from more than 750 law reviews and other scholarly publications related to the law published in the United States and abroad. Updated daily, the database lists journal issues received over the past three months by the Tarlton Law Library" http://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/tallons/content_search.html   Forced Migration Review Essentially a free to air online journal "Forced Migration Review (FMR) is published three times a year in English, Arabic and Spanish. FMR provides the humanitarian community with a practice-oriented forum for debate on issues facing refugees and internally displaced people in order to improve policy and practice and to involve refugees and IDPs in programme design and implementation. FMR publishes concise jargon-free articles by practitioners, researchers and displaced people which share information, experience and policy recommendations is disseminated globally." http://www.fmreview.org/welcome.htm   Hieros Gamos Legal Journals Directory of US law newsletters and bulletins. http://www.hg.org/journals.html   Law Reviews.org list of online law journals indicating content - full text or abstract. http://www.lawreviews.org/   Stateline.org (USA) "Stateline.org is a non-partisan, non-profit online news publication that reports each weekday on State Government." http://www.stateline.org/stateline/   University Law Review Project "contents of university law journals. Lists journals by topic and allows searching of articles." http://www.lawreview.org/   Virginia Journal of Law and Technology The Virginia Journal of Law and Technology (VJOLT) is a student-run publication of the University of Virginia School of Law. 1996+ http://www.vjolt.net/index.php   Law Reform    Gene Patenting and Human Health "In December 2002, the federal Attorney-General asked the ALRC to examine the laws and practices governing intellectual property rights over genetic materials and related technologies, with a particular focus on human health issues. The ALRC is considering whether changes are required to current patent laws and practices to ensure that the benefits for healthcare of genetic research and technologies are available for Australians, while at the same time considering the implications of any changes for further research and for the development of Australia's biotechnology industry." Register and interest, make a submission, read the terms of reference or a summary of the main issues. http://www.alrc.gov.au/inquiries/current/patenting/index.htm   Law Reform Commission of New South Wales URL: http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/   Legal History Internet Medieval Sourcebook Part of the The Internet Medieval Sourcebook the Medieval Legal History provides a fascinating insight into legal matters medieval. Law codes, Roman law and marriage, "Sale of Daughter as a Concubine", and much much more. http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook-law.html   Legal System    Background paper on the approach of Australian courts to aboriginal customary law in the areas of criminal, civil and family law. From the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia the terms of reference for this project include "Recognising that all persons in Western Australia are subject to and protected by this State's legal system; and there may be a need to recognise   the existence of, and take into account within this legal system, Aboriginal customary laws: The Law Reform Commission of Western Australia is to enquire into and report upon Aboriginal customary laws in Western Australia other than in relation to Native Title and matters addressed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA)" http://www.lrc.justice.wa.gov.au/Aboriginal/BackgroundPapers/P94-1_background-Williams.pdf   Electronic Trials Download the E-Trials (pdf - 283 kB) document to learn more about this innovative programme. http://www.districtcourt.wa.gov.au/default.asp?id=17475632   Federal Civil Justice System Strategy Paper from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWP498B27B348352F90CA256E2E00045E4C?OpenDocument   Legal Aid WA - Information about the Law An extensive set of links to various resources relevant to law in Western Australia, with information continually updated. Good practical advise about where the public might start with legal issue. http://www.legalaid.wa.gov.au/Graphic/InfoAboutLaw/Default.asp?Page=Intro.xml   Legal Profession Model Laws Project from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department. http://www.law.gov.au/www/rwpattach.nsf/viewasattachmentPersonal/BFC2C8792B4C433ACA256E850009B251/$file/Final%20Final%20NLP%20230404%20b02-268g-d08.pdf   Legal Resources Guide From the National Pro Bono Resource Centre this "state by state guide to internet legal resources is intended to assist pro bono lawyers, caseworkers and lawyers working in publicly funded legal services. The guide is topic based and includes links to sites which offer a brief description of available resources where caseworkers may find useful materials for their clients. The guide does not include general legal resources such as Austlii nor simple resources targeted at members of the public." http://www.nationalprobono.org.au/publications/legalrguide/index.html   Web Guide to U.S. Supreme Court Research Gail Partin provides a comprehensive guide to researching the complex environment of the Supreme Court in the U.S. Links are provided to court sites and cases and summaries, opinions, briefs, court dockets, Justices, history of the supreme court and other research guides. http://www.llrx.com/features/supremectwebguide.htm   Media and Communication    Arts Law Centre of Australia "The Arts Law Centre of Australia is the national community legal centre for the arts. Arts Law is a not for profit company limited by guarantee which was established with the support of the Australia Council in 1983 to provide specialised legal and business advice and referral services, professional development resources and advocacy for artists and arts organisations." and is able to help with "preliminary advice and information to artists and arts organisations across all art forms on a wide range of arts related legal and business matters including contracts, copyright, business names and structures, defamation, insurance and employment." http://www.artslaw.com.au/about/   Defamation Discussion Paper From the Australian Attorney-General's Department this paper considers the "patchwork of common law and State and Territory statutes" that make up Australia's defamation and privacy laws. "It recommended that there should be a codified, uniform law of defamation in Australia to replace the patchwork of existing statutes and case law." http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/Web+Pages/9A3899E861E4C9F5CA256E59000CA5C3?OpenDocument   Electronic Trials Download the E-Trials (pdf - 283 kB) document to learn more about this innovative programme. http://www.districtcourt.wa.gov.au/default.asp?id=17475632   Stateline.org (USA) "Stateline.org is a non-partisan, non-profit online news publication that reports each weekday on State Government." http://www.stateline.org/stateline/   Social Services Chronologies from the Australian Parliamentary Library   Social Security Payments for the Unemployed, the Sick and those in Special Circumstances, 1942 to 2003 http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/special.htm Social Security Payments for People Caring for Children, 1912 to 2003 http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/children.htm Social Security Payments for the Aged, People with Disabilities and Carers 1909 to 2003 http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/Aged.htm Torts Outline of possible national defamation law from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWP9A3899E861E4C9F5CA256E59000CA5C3?OpenDocument   Transport Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide "The Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide includes over 1,500 annotated links to admiralty law resources on the Internet and a growing database of admiralty case digests, opinions and international maritime conventions. The emphasis is on the law of the United States and the focus is on Internet resources that can be used in an effective and practical manner by admiralty attorneys and maritime professionals. Internet sites that are notably comprehensive in their treatment of admiralty law or a related area are marked with flags." http://www.admiraltylawguide.com/     -------------------------------------------------------------------