In Queensland youth crime is on the rise. The figures include an increase in stealing offences, unlawful use of vehicle charges, and property damage.   In 2021 the Queensland government imposed a controversial crackdown on youth crimes. Since then, the average number of young person’s held in custody has increased.  The crackdown came as a result […]

Between Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning, 5 deaths occurred as a result of collisions and crashes on Victorian Roads.  The incidents occurred in Melbourne, Buxton, Flynn, and Geelong.  Glen Weir, the Road Policing Assistant Commissioner spoke to the risk the winter period poses in Victoria in relation to traffic accidents.  ‘We are entering a high-risk […]

Are you going to jail for the first time in Australia? Here’s everything you need to know.   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 the interpretation of […]

An inquiry has been announced after months of the Queensland Government facing questions regarding alleged failures regarding DNA testing at the forensics labs run in the state.  Following the death of Shandee Blackburn this inquiry hopes to bring answers to those who have been affected.  Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszcuk has noted that the confidence in […]

Five men have been charged with almost two million dollars’ worth of cannabis at two rural Lockyer Valley properties. The men were aged 27, 27, 46, 36, and 21 and were charged with production of a dangerous drug, possession of a dangerous drug and possession of anything used in the commission of a crime.   The […]

Defamation is when a person publishes content that is defamatory to another living person without a lawful reasoning. In order for an individual to produce a successful claim of defamation they must prove that: The material was published, that it can be considered defamatory; and, That there is no legal defence for the material to […]