News
2009
New laws on R18+ films
New laws about the display, exhibition and promotion of r18+ films in South Australia commence on 10 January 2010. These laws may affect businesses that sell or rent films in any format.
Justices of the Peace - update your details
December
Justice of the Peace Services are requesting that all Justices of the Peace for South Australia ensure that their contact details are correc
Cross-border Justice
October
The Cross-border Justice Act, commences Sunday, 1 November.
2009 Aboriginal Power Cup
June
The Aboriginal Power Cup (APC) has kicked-off for 2009, with 10 schools from across South Australia competing to become Power Cup Champion.
Reasons tabled in Parliament by the Hon. M.J. Atkinson M.P., Attorney-General
Attorney-General declares Finks Motorcycle Club under the Serious and Organised Crime (Control) Act 2008
May
The Attorney-General has made the first declaration under the Act.
2009 Crime Prevention and Community Safety Grants announced
April
The recipients of the 2009 Crime Prevention and Community Safety Grants have been announced.
Attorney-General makes Ministerial statement regarding Serious and Organised Crime (Control) Act 2008 Application
February
The Attorney-General made a Ministerial statement in Parliament relating to the application on Tuesday 3 February 2009.
New Deputy DPP Appointed
January
The Attorney-General Michael Atkinson has congratulated experienced criminal prosecutor Adam Kimber on his appointment as Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions.
2008
Application lodged under Serious and Organised Crime (Control) Act 2008
On Tuesday, 16 December, 2008, the Hon. Michael Atkinson M.P., Attorney-General, received an application for a declaration of the Finks Motorcycle Club operating in South Australia.
Changes to food donors legislation
Changes to the Civil Liability (Food Donors and Distributors) Amendment Act 2008 apply from Thursday 11 December 2008.
Proposal to reduce knife crime
Premier Mike Rann and Attorney-General Michael Atkinson have informed Cabinet that they’re investigating new laws aimed at cutting the rate of knife-related violence in South Australia.
Reforms to rape and sexual assault legislation
Sweeping reforms to rape and sexual assault legislation will come into effect on Sunday, November 23.
Inside Out 08 - Public Sector Week, Saturday November 15 - Friday November 21
Public Sector Week is a chance for the public to experience first hand the diverse, interesting and unique work undertaken in the public sector.
New laws on drug making equipment
New laws apply from Sunday 19 October 2008 on the posession of items closely linked with illegal drug making and cultivation...read more
Law Week 2008 (11 - 18 May 2008) - Getting the Balance Right
Law Week is an annual event organised by the Law Week Committee, in conjunction with the SA Institute of Justice Studies and the Law Foundation...more
Justice Portfolio Strategic Directions 2008-2014
South Australian Dust Disease Regulations - Discussion and Proposals for Amendment
Children in State Care Commission of Inquiry Report - Download
Rape reform laws introduced into Parliament
The biggest changes to South Australia’s laws on rape and sexual assault in more than 30 years were introduced into Parliament last week...more
SAPOL claims top award for injury management
Congratulations to South Australia Police (SAPOL), who has won a major State award for its workers’ compensation injury management system...more
New online payment for expiation notices now available
SAPOL epay is an Expiation Notice Branch initiative to allow payments to be made online for fines that are computer generated from a speed or red light camera offence...more
Domestic Partnership Legislation
A law recognising the rights of domestic partners in South Australia was passed by the South Australian Parliament on 7 December 2006...more
