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A referendum allows eligible electors to express an opinion on adopting or changing public policy issues or their constitution. In Australia, referenda are initiated by the Commonwealth, State or Territory parliaments. Like general elections, voting in referenda is compulsory for all enrolled electors. Australia’s first ever referendum was held in South Australia in 1896 and Read More …
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South Australia will suspend all red light camera fines after a driver managed to get out of a $496 penalty by arguing the system hadn’t been properly tested. David Woolmer, from Adelaide, originally contested the penalty dated from March 2018 in the magistrates court but when the fine was found to be valid, he fought Read More …
Three drivers successfully challenged speeding fines they were issued.(ABC TV) Share The use of handheld speed guns by South Australian police has an uncertain future, after a series of landmark judgments in the Supreme Court. Key points: Three Supreme Court judgments have overturned fines for speeding detected using speed guns They were based on another Read More …
South Australian police have temporarily stopped using handheld speed detection laser guns, and will abandon 125 prosecutions against drivers. Key points: Several people have challenged speeding fines where a Lidar device was used Drivers who have unpaid speeding fines can ask for them to be reviewed SA Police said they had “no reason to question Read More …
The accuracy of hand-held speed detection devices are under the spotlight.(ABC TV) Share More drivers are expected to challenge speeding fines after an Adelaide man successfully challenged the accuracy of hand-held speed guns used by South Australian police. Adam Butcher’s charge of driving at 102 kilometres per hour in a 50kph zone in 2012 Read More …
By Eugene Boisvert The red-light camera was last tested on February 26 but not with cars going through a red light.(File: ABC News) Share An Adelaide man has had a red-light camera fine overturned because it was never tested while cars were going through the intersection on a red light. Key points: David Woolmer’s car Read More …
When making an FOI application, you will need to provide enough information to enable the correct documents to be identified. If you are uncertain, it is recommended that you contact the relevant agency’s FOI Officer for assistance e.g South Australia Police for police records. If you are seeking documents relating to your own personal affairs, Read More …
Up to the present time, no systematic attempt has been made to investigate the various systems of Local Government in all the Australian States. As it is desired, if possible, to utilize the municipal subdivision of the States as a basis for the presentation of data in connexion with the next census, it has been Read More …