In a landmark move, Australia has enacted comprehensive legislation banning the public display, trade and sale of Nazi symbols, including the swastika and SS symbol. The decision, announced by Attorney General Mark Dreyfus, comes as a response to the resurgence of far-right activity in the country. While the ban has garnered both support and criticism, […]

When an offender pleads guilty to an offence, they will proceed to be sentenced by the court. If a court chooses to impose a term of imprisonment, the court may choose to suspend that term either wholly or partially. In Queensland, suspended sentences are outlined in Part 8 of the Penalties and Sentencing Act (QLD). […]

Queensland’s Police Drug Diversion program will be expanded to include the minor possession of all types of drugs by implementing a new tiered approach: 1st minor drug-possession offence – a police officer issues a warning, accompanied by a drug warning notice and a police referral to a support service. 2nd and 3rd minor drug-possession offence – a police officer offers […]

As of the 3rd of October 2023, anyone charged with rape, sexual assaults, attempted to commit rape and assault with intent to commit rape in Queenslandwill be allowed to be publicly identified prior to trial. ‘These new changes to the Criminal law (Sexual Offences) Act 1978 (Qld) are directed at shifting the perception of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Did you know, that under section 83 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act in Queensland, that any person driving a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place is guilty of an offence? It does not matter whether or not […]

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 for […]

As their initial announcement for National Road Safety Week, the Queensland State Government has announced that they will be furthering their Hold the Red radars by expanding to an additional fifteen intersections across Queensland. In 2018 the Hold the Red Trial commenced and saw four intersections, two in Brisbane and two on the Gold Coast, […]

A Gold Coast man has been charged after allegedly targeting “mum and dad” investors in a $30 million fraud case. It is alleged $24.8 million has already been spent gambling, rather than the purpose the money was received for. He was arrested at his home in Hope Island, Queensland after an extensive investigation by New […]