In addition to important test case litigation, the Centre undertakes a number of significant law reform projects each year.
Community consultation, where appropriate, is undertaken to
provide the basis for law reform proposals.
In recent years Caxton has been involved in a variety of law reform initiatives including changes to:
- the Summary Offences Act
- the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act
- the Guardianship and Administration Act
- the Weapons Act
- the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act
- the Neighbourhood Disputes Resolution Act.
The Consumer Law Service undertook extensive client consultation to make a submission on the conduct of insurers to the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry in 2011. The Consumer Law Service has also used the media to advocate for stronger regulation of payday lenders.
The Centre encourages the community to contribute ideas for possible law reform activities.
