Recent Western Australian Law Reform Commission Reports

2024

• Project 113 Sexual Offences: Final Report [2024] WALRC 1

2022

• Project 112 Admissibility of propensity and relationship evidence in WA - Final Report [2022] WALRC 2
• Project 111 Review of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) Final Report [2022] WALRC 1

2021

• Project 110 - Maintenance and Champerty in Western Australia [2021] WALRC 2
• Project 109 - Claims for Non-Economic Loss for Wrongful Death under the Fatal Accidents Act 1959 (WA) [2021] WALRC 1

2018

• Project 108 - Review of Western Australian legislation in relation to the recognition of a person's sex, change of sex or intersex status [2018] WALRC 1

2017

• Project 107 - Intersection of Family Law and Caveat Systems - Final Report [2017] WALRC 1

2016

• Project 106 - Provisional Damages and Damages for Gratuitous Services [2016] WALRC 2
• Project 105 - Review of the Firearms Act 1973 (WA) - Project 105 [2016] WALRC 1

2015

• Project 103 - Representative Proceedings [2015] WALRC 1

2014

• Project 104 - Enhancing Family and Domestic Violence Laws [2014] WALRC 1

2013

• Project 102 - Complaints Against Judiciary [2013] WALRC 1

2012

• Project 101 - Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2004 [2012] WALRC 2
• Project 100 - Review of Coronial Practices in Western Australia [2012] WALRC 1

2010

• Project 99 - Selection, eligibility and exemption of jurors [2010] WALRC 1

2009

• Project 96 - Problem oriented courts and judicial case management [2009] WALRC 1

2008

• Project 98 - Compensation for Injurious Affection [2008] WALRC 1

2007

• Project 97 - A review of the law of homicide - Final Report [2007] WALRC 1

2006

• Project 94 - Aboriginal Customary Laws [2006] WALRC 1

2003

• Project 93(III) - Contempt by disobedience to the orders of the court - Final Report [2003] WALRC 3
• Project 93(II) - Contempt by publication - Final Report [2003] WALRC 2
• Project 93(I) - Contempt in the face of the court - Final Report [2003] WALRC 1

2002

• Project 95 - Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions - Final Report [2002] WALRC 2
• 30th Anniversary Reform Implementation Report [2002] WALRC 1

2001

• Project 67 - Writs and Warrants of Execution [2001] WALRC 1

1999

• Project 92 - Review of the criminal and civil justice system in Western Australia [1999] WALRC 1

1998

• Project 89 - The Sale of Goods Act 1895 [1998] WALRC 2
• Project 82 - Financial Protection in the Building and Construction Industry [1998] WALRC 1

1997

• Project 91 - Restrictive Covenants [1997] WALRC 2
• Project 36(II) - Limitation And Notice of Actions [1997] WALRC 1

1995

• Project 16(II) - Enforcement of Judgments of Local Courts - Final Report [1995] WALRC 1

1994

• Project 78 - Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common [1994] WALRC 4
• Project 77(II) - Consent To Sterilisation of Minors [1994] WALRC 3
• Project 75 - United Kingdom Statutes in Force in Western Australia [1994] WALRC 2
• Project 55(III) - Enforcement of Orders under The Justices Act 1902 [1994] WALRC 1

1993

• Project 90 - Professional Privilege For Confidential Communications [1993] WALRC 1

1992

• Project 85 - Police Act offences [1992] WALRC 1

1991

• Project 76(II) - Effect of Marriage or Divorce on Wills [1991] WALRC 4
• Project 69 - The Criminal Process and Persons Suffering from Mental Disorder [1991] WALRC 3
• Project 87 - Evidence of Children and other Vulnerable Witnesses [1991] WALRC 2
• Project 84 - Medical Treatment for the Dying [1991] WALRC 1

1990

• Project 88 - The Administration Act 1903 [1990] WALRC 2
• Project 65(II) - Confidentiality of Medical Records and Medical Research [1990] WALRC 1

1989

• Project 86 - Incitement to Racial Hatred [1989] WALRC 2
• Project 83 - Payment of Witnesses in Civil Proceedings [1989] WALRC 1

1988

• Project 34(VII) - The Administration of Assets of The Solvent Estates of Deceased Persons In The Payment of Debts And Legacies [1988] WALRC 3
• Project 16(I) - The Jurisdiction, Procedures and Administration of Local Courts [1988] WALRC 2
• Project 25(II) - Minors' Contracts [1988] WALRC 1

1986

• Project 55(II) - Courts of Petty Sessions Constitution, Powers and Procedure [1986] WALRC 4
• Project 80 - The Problem of Old Convictions [1986] WALRC 3
• Project 44 - Alteration of Ground Levels [1986] WALRC 2
• Project 26(II) - Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions: Procedural Aspects and the Right to Reasons [1986] WALRC 1

1985

• Project 76(I) - Wills: Substantial Compliance [1985] WALRC 2
• Project 81 - Review of The Pawnbrokers Act 1860 - 1984 [1985] WALRC 1

1984

• Project 34(IV) - Recognition of Interstate and Foreign Grants of Probate and Administration [1984] WALRC 2
• Project 34(V) - Trusts And The Administration of Estates Part V - Trustees' Powers of Investment [1984] WALRC 1

1982

• Project 56 - The Strata Titles Act 1966-1978 [1982] WALRC 3
• Project 36(I) - Limitation And Notice of Actions: Latent Disease And Injury [1982] WALRC 2
• Project 26(I) - Review of Administrative Decisions Appeals [1982] WALRC 1

1981

• Project 73 - The Absconding Debtors Act 1877-1965 [1981] WALRC 4
• Project 70(I) - Pre-Judgment Interest [1981] WALRC 3
• Project 11(II) - Liability for Stock Straying on to the Highway [1981] WALRC 2
• Project 62 - The Liability of Highway Authorities for Non-Feasance [1981] WALRC 1

1980

• Project 51 - Unclaimed Money [1980] WALRC 5
• Project 27(I) - The Admissibility in Evidence of Computer Records and Other Documentary Statements [1980] WALRC 4
• Project 72 - Retention of Court Records [1980] WALRC 3
• Project 71 - Exemption from Jury Service [1980] WALRC 2
• Project 53 - Privilege For Journalists [1980] WALRC 1

1979

• Project 8(II) - Defamation [1979] WALRC 4
• Project 63 - Small Debts Court [1979] WALRC 3
• Project 55(I) - Review of The Justices Act 1902 Part I - Appeals [1979] WALRC 2
• Project 64 - Bail [1979] WALRC 1

1978

• Project 66 - Fatal Accidents [1978] WALRC 3
• Project 34(III) - Administration of Deceased Insolvent Estates [1978] WALRC 2
• Project 28(I) - official Attestation of Forms and Documents Part A: Statutory Declarations Part B: Signing of Affidavits [1978] WALRC 1

1977

• Project 49 - The Suitors' Fund Act Part B : Criminal Proceedings [1977] WALRC 5
• Project 61 - Enforcement of Judgment Debts [1977] WALRC 4
• Project 39 - Compensation for New Street Alignments [1977] WALRC 3
• Project 58 - Section 2 of The Gaming Act [1977] WALRC 2
• Project 31 - Competence and Compellability of Spouses as Witnesses in Criminal Proceedings [1977] WALRC 1

1976

• Project X - Protection of Money Awarded as Damages [1976] WALRC 3
• Project 49 - The Suitors' Fund Act Part A : Civil Proceedings [1976] WALRC 2
• Project 34(II) - Administration Bonds and Sureties [1976] WALRC 1

1975

• Project 60 - Alternatives To Cautions [1975] WALRC 7
• Project 33 - Dividing Fences [1975] WALRC 6
• Project 52 - Local Body Election Practices [1975] WALRC 5
• Project 46 - Criminal Injuries Compensation [1975] WALRC 4
• Project 40 - Production of Medical and Technical Reports in Court Proceedings [1975] WALRC 3
• Project 29 - Special Constables [1975] WALRC 2
• Project 41 - Tenancy Bonds [1975] WALRC 1

1974

• Project 54 - Contractors' Liens [1974] WALRC 4
• Project 45 - Mortgage Brokers [1974] WALRC 3
• Project 37 - Review of The Land Agents Act [1974] WALRC 2
• Project 18 - Commercial Arbitration and Commercial Causes [1974] WALRC 1

1973

• Project 22 - Innocent Misrepresentation [1973] WALRC 5
• Project 32 - The Immunity of Suit Between Husband and Wife [1973] WALRC 4
• Project 38 - The Sale of Undivided Shares in Land [1973] WALRC 3
• Project 34(I) - Distribution on Intestacy [1973] WALRC 2
• Project 1(III) - Protection for Purchasers of Home Units [1973] WALRC 1

1972

• Project 10 - Motor Vehicle Insurance [1972] WALRC 7
• Project 12 - Payment of Costs in Criminal Cases [1972] WALRC 6
• Project 8(I) - Defamation: Privileged Reports [1972] WALRC 5
• Project 23 - Legal Representation of Children [1972] WALRC 4
• Project 25(I) - Legal Capacity of Minors [1972] WALRC 3
• Project 20 - Evidence of Criminal Convictions in Civil Proceedings [1972] WALRC 2
• Project 21 - Associations Incorporation Act 1895-1969 [1972] WALRC 1

1971

• Project 24 - Succession Rights of Adopted Children [1971] WALRC 3
• Project 15 - Imposition of Driving Disqualifications [1971] WALRC 2
• Project 14 - Disqualification for Membership of Parliament: offices of Profit under the Crown and Government Contracts [1971] WALRC 1

1970

• Project 11(I) - Liability for Stock Straying on to Highway [1970] WALRC 8
• Project 17 - Manslaughter or Dangerous Driving Causing Death [1970] WALRC 7
• Project 3 - Illegitimate Succession [1970] WALRC 6
• Project 2 - The Protection to be given to the Family and Dependants of a Deceased Person [1970] WALRC 5
• Project 6 - Summary Trial of Indictable offences [1970] WALRC 4
• Project 4 - Committal Proceedings [1970] WALRC 3
• Project 7 - The Disposal of Uncollected Goods [1970] WALRC 2
• Project 13 - Affiliation Proceedings Contribution by two or more Putative Fathers [1970] WALRC 1

1969

• Project 1(I) - Protection to Defaulting Purchasers [1969] WALRC 2
• Project 5 - Interim Damages in Personal Injury Claims [1969] WALRC 1