Australian Law Reform

The Australian legal system, through the process of law reform, aims to keep the nation a safe which, to a significant extent, is effective in creating a more just society. The Law reform, is the process of introducing changes to existing laws in the legal system. In order to suit contemporary society, laws are improved to in which reflects societal values and thus, accommodate the needs of majority of Australia. However, there are instances where the legal system may not be as effective in these changes. Issue such as the native title, marriage equality and the lock out laws cases can justify whether the law reform is effective.

Law reform in the area of Native title has led to the recognition of indigenous land right which has Native title

The change of the liquor act aims to reflect the values of society to protect the community from the high-risk offender thus, renamed as lock out laws. The lock out law involves limiting the provision of alcohol through businesses such as hotels, nightclubs and karaoke venues in certain area and times. This view is supported through the case of Daniel Christie, a teenager who died following king-hit punches by alcohol limitations. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the lock out laws have been highly successful which can be seen through the reduced crime and violence in displacement in the lockout areas has rapidly increased. This is Supported by the conversation newspaper where statistics show that alcohol-related violence has significantly decreased after the law reform. Although the amendment has significantly reduced alcohol-related violence, but on the other side concerns have been raised about the impact of the law on Sydney's night-time economy. Businesses has been impacted to a significant extent as these laws are likely to result in forgone profits and lost jobs in targeted areas. Therefore, the law reform of the liquor amendment 2014 (NSW) is called Sydney lock out laws after the reform in which the law reform has brought justice to the society where crimes have been control leading people to equality by reducing a significant number of victims being at high risk. Hence, on the other hand many businesses have claimed that the lock out laws caused them to shut