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Today there will be a live stream of the FCAFC hearing of Her Honour Catherine Patricia Crawford v The State of Western Australia (available here from 9:30am AWST)
first instance decision here - Crawford v State of Western Australia [2024] FCA 222 (12 March 2024)
“The AEC is compelled to administer electoral laws as passed by Parliament, which does not allow two people to nominate for a single Senate or House of Representatives vacancy. The AEC would be required by the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 to reject any nomination made by multiple individuals for one candidacy.”
They predict a rise in bills following Donald Trump’s election victory, as his administration pledges to cut regulations and tear up trade deals.
This is the second video addressing campaign finance reforms that are being pushed through the Australian Commonwealth Parliament under a deal done between the major parties. The bill is the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024 (Cth).
This video focuses upon electoral expenditure. It looks at what funds are permitted to be used for electoral expenditure and the different caps that are applied to electoral expenditure. It compares the position of the major parties with that of Independents and new parties, as this may be relevant in any constitutional challenge to the law, when passed.
In July, the Labor-aligned law firm disclosed a decade-long miscalculation of leave, which had left staff out of pocket. It attributed this to human error.
Baker McKenzie partners reject overhaul plans [AFR paywall]
The firm had hoped to integrate the Australian operations into the broader Asian division in a bid to combat partner exits and financial instability.
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