queensland

Qld prisoners denied access to legal help 

People on remand and serving custodial sentences in Queensland are being held in solitary confinement and denied access...

18 September 2020

By Tony Zhang

CHO should have the same powers as a Supreme Court judge, lawyer says

Queensland’s chief health officer should be given the same powers and jurisdiction as a Supreme Court judge, and the...

17 September 2020

By Tony Zhang

Solicitor loses practising certificate over fraud charges but avoids costs order

A Queensland solicitor facing criminal charges over money laundering, fraud and false fee memorandums has lost his...

17 September 2020

By Naomi Neilson

Qld solicitor reprimanded and fined over 13 misconduct charges

A tribunal has found a Queensland-based solicitor guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional...

16 September 2020

By Naomi Neilson

Social justice firm says bishop’s comments put children at risk of sexual assault

Lawyers have condemned a Queensland bishop who encouraged priests to break new laws and risk prison time rather than...

16 September 2020

By Naomi Neilson

Queensland Coronial Legal Service set to reach more families in need

The Queensland Coronial Legal Service (QCLS) has received a five-year funding boost to increase its capacity to assist...

03 September 2020

By Tony Zhang

WA government claims Queensland Supreme Court decision invalid

The Western Australian government will again find itself before the courts in an attempt to prevent mining magnate...

20 August 2020

By Naomi Neilson

Queensland’s 24-hour backflip on media laws

The Queensland government has backflipped on controversial media laws which, had they been passed, would have put...

17 August 2020

By Naomi Neilson

Relaunched firm continues Qld expansion

The resurrected firm has opened up a new office in the south-west Brisbane high-growth suburb of Springfield, just...

12 August 2020

By Tony Zhang

‘Quick legislative solutions’ not a solution to child protection

Queensland’s “disappointing” proposed law reform for adoption of children in care may end critical parental and...

10 August 2020

By Naomi Neilson