Less than one-tenth of people account for approximately two-thirds of legal matters in Australia. This suggests a disproportionate amount of people are currently carrying a potential burden of not having access to justice, resulting in a significant financial impact. Why is Access to Justice Important? Access to Justice is a fundamental principle of any effective […]

This article is for general information only and should not be relied on for specific legal advice.  The author will not be held responsible for any action that a person takes as a result of interpretation of the contents of this article. It is important to seek specific advice from a qualified and experienced lawyer […]

Brooke Winter Solicitors Rockhampton domestic violence orders Are you a victim of domestic violence? Have you been served a DVO? In search of Rockhampton domestic violence lawyers? Brooke Winter Solicitors are here to support you. We understand the challenges you’re facing and are dedicated to helping you through these difficult times. Contact our Rockhampton team […]

Queensland is enacting new legislation aimed at criminalising coercive control to combat domestic and family violence within the state. The forthcoming legislation seeks to fortify the existing legal framework addressing the systematic nature of coercive control. Queensland has demonstrated a proactive stance with the recent passage of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection (Combating Coercive […]

An Australian Solicitor was charged by the Legal Services Commissioner with engaging in conduct to a material degree to bring the legal profession into disrepute over the posts he made in April 2021.  Understanding the Law  The Legal Services Commissioner stated that the comments contravened Rule 5.1.2 of the Australian Solicitor Conduct Rules 2012, resulting […]

Effective from 1 July 2024, traffic fines will change across all categories in Queensland. Deterrent “We need to ensure the deterrent effect of penalties and fines remains current, and people who break the law do not get a free ride.” Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick said. Motorists exceeding the speed limit by less than 11 kilometres […]

In January 2024, we introduced the topic of AI integration into Australian courtrooms, and today we take a more comprehensive look at this issue. Background Last year, we saw a law firm representing an airline employ ChatGPT to craft a legal argument, citing six fictitious cases. Amongst the court responses, “A submission filed by plaintiff’s […]

This article is for general information only and should not be relied on for specific legal advice.  The author will not be held responsible for any action that a person takes as a result of interpretation of the contents of this article.  It is important to seek specific advice from a qualified and experienced lawyer […]

Brooke Winter Solicitors Our Emerald Assault Lawyers Our dedicated team of assault lawyers offers expert legal representation for individuals facing assault charges across Emerald and the broader Central Highlands region. If you find yourself accused of an assault offence, get in touch with one of our lawyers today for a free consultation. Call: 1300 066 […]

Brooke Winter Solicitors Cairns Domestic Violence Orders Facing legal challenges related to domestic violence in Cairns? Our domestic violence lawyers are here to support you. We know you’re facing difficult times and we’re here to help you through them with compassion and understanding. Contact our team at: 1300 066 669 https://youtu.be/_HtTWY6Od6E Domestic violence is a […]