Leaders in Criminal Law & Employment Law Brisbane
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
Proposed amendments to penalties under the Work Health Safety Act in Queensland
Under the Work Health and Safety Act in Queensland, penalties for offences relating to breaches of health and safety duties have not increased since the WHS regime was introduced in 2012. For several years there has been ongoing debate regarding two key considerations with respect to the sentencing process for breaches of duties owed under the WHS Act.
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High Court finds employer not vicariously liable for employee’s negligent urination
In the August 2023, the High Court unanimously overturned the earlier decision of the Queensland Court of Appeal that had originally found an employer was vicariously liable for the wrongful act of an intoxicated employee who had urinated on a colleague sleeping in staff accommodation.
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Diversionary options for young offenders in Queensland
When it is appropriate to do so, a child who has criminally offended should be diverted away from the criminal justice system, unless the nature of the offence and the child’s criminal history indicate that a proceeding for the offence should be started.
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Applying for a work licence in Queensland
In Queensland, if you are facing court ordered disqualification from driving, you may be eligible to apply for a work licence to allow you to continue to drive in the course of your employment.
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