The Court of Appeal has issued a unanimous decision rejecting the appeals of two parties against the legal ban on assisted suicide.

See Nicklinson and Lamb right-to-die appeals dismissed (Law Society Gazette, 31 July 2013).

If you're returning to UQ again this semester, you'll find we've made some changes in the library with regards to printing, scanning and copying. We'd hate for you to get a big shock as you rush in to print your lecture notes at the last minute, so here's a heads-up about what's new!

New Machines

We've got new Konica multifunction devices which print, scan and copy (check the machines to see which is set up for which functions). They're easier to use and understand, and best of all, you can print directly from the machine - no more looking for you computer number in the list, just touch your UQ Student ID card to the marked panel on the printer and access your own documents!

New PaperCut account management software

PaperCut software keeps track of how much credit you've got and what you've printed, and displays for you as soon as you log into a library computer. When you want to print, just enter your UQ Student username and password into the PaperCut popup, and the document will be sent to the printer on your account. You can also use PaperCut to transfer credit to your friends (or pay them back if they print out lecture notes for you!) and make a refund request online if something goes wrong with your print job.

Improved Print from USB

ALL the new multifunction devices are now Express Printers and will allow you to print direct from your USB, so you don't even need to wait for a free computer. Previously, Express Printers only printed PDFs and certain image files, but now you can print PDF, Powerpoint, XPS and image files directly from your USB!

For more help with printing, scanning and copying at the Library, check out the AskIT Printing Page, or chat to any Library staff member. Happy printing!

Community Law Australia is celebrating a "Day in the Life of a CLC". Go to Community Law Australia's Facebook page or use Twitter (#unlockthelaw) to learn more about the amazing work that happens in community legal centres around Australia.

See A Day in the Life…

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced that the Australian Law Reform Commission will undertake a new inquiry into the protection of digital privacy. The inquiry will investigate existing privacy statutes and make recommendations on how the government can reduce the risk of serious invasions of privacy.

The Australian Law Reform Commission will report back to the Attorney-General before June 2014.

For further information, and to access the terms of reference, see Protecting privacy in the digital era (Media release, 12 June 2013).