News: South Australian Law Reform Institute
Review of laws to better support vulnerable people

The South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) has commenced its consultation reviewing legal frameworks aiming to empower South Australian individuals with decision-making support needs. Input from community and interested parties is sought for this independent review.
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It’s not all about the numbers: no overhaul of suppression orders needed

After extensive consultation and review of existing laws, the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI), based at the University of Adelaide, has found that suppression orders do not need major reform.
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Law Reform International Meeting of Minds

Staff, students and alumni from the South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) recently met with leading law reformers, lawyers, judges and academics in London and Limerick to share knowledge and experiences around topical law reform issues and law reform.
Suppression order review to look beyond the numbers

Suppression orders are the focus of the latest review by legal experts from the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) which is based at the University of Adelaide.
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Balancing the autonomy and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults

The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of Adelaide is recommending important changes to South Australia’s laws regarding how vulnerable adults are safeguarded.
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Safeguarding laws in the spotlight

The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of Adelaide is inviting views from the community and interested parties as part of its independent review of the state’s laws regarding the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
Views invited on mental health laws

People are invited by the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of Adelaide to share their experiences in using, accessing and dealing with South Australia’s mental health laws as the first stage in a review of the Mental Health Act 2009 (SA). SALRI are particularly interested in ways in which the law and practice can be improved.
University of Adelaide community recognised in Australia Day Honours

The University of Adelaide congratulates alumni, staff and friends recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours list.
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Witness competence law in the dock

The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of Adelaide is inviting views from the community and interested parties as part of its review of the State’s laws regarding the competence of witnesses.
Celebrating ten years of SA law reforms

For the past ten years the work of the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) has led to landmark changes to the state’s laws. Today, Tuesday 26 October, SALRI’s work, which has benefitted many sectors of the community, is being celebrated at a reception hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia.