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Criminal Lawyers Brisbane
We are leaders in criminal law and professional misconduct law in Queensland.
At Gilshenan & Luton your case is in expert hands.
We’re independently named, year on year, one of the top tier criminal law firms in Queensland.
Employment Lawyers Brisbane
Gilshenan & Luton offers professional legal services in all aspects of employment law.
Our employment law team recognises that industrial law is complex and at times overwhelming.
With this is mind, Gilshenan & Luton is passionate about providing you with timely and detailed professional advice in response to all of your employment law queries and concerns.
Latest Articles
“Right to Disconnect” outside normal business hours
On 26 August 2024, the Australian Federal Government introduced new laws establishing an employee’s “right to disconnect” from work-related communication outside normal business hours.
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Major changes to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime from 2026
From 2026, major reforms to Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws will come into effect, expanding obligations and enforcement powers.
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Alternative penalty options under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD)
A fine is the most common penalty imposed when sentencing an offender for an offence under the Work Health and Safet Act 2011. There are also several orders available at sentencing, in addition to or other than a fine, that may present as more attractive options to an offender, the prosecution and the court.
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Case review - unrecorded convictions in weapons licensing decisions
In a decision delivered in January 2025 by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), the Tribunal considered the critical issue of whether unrecorded convictions can be taken into account by the decision maker when deciding an application for a weapons license.
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