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Mental health and fitness to practise in Queensland: regulatory risks and practical guidance for lawyers
Mental health and fitness to practise is an increasingly significant regulatory issue for Queensland lawyers and law firms. This article explains the legal framework, the concept of "inherent requirements", and the practical steps practitioners and firms can take when these issues arise.
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Queensland Expands 'Adult Crime, Adult Time': What the 2026 Youth Justice Act Changes Mean
Queensland's 'Adult Crime, Adult Time' regime now covers 45 serious offences following April 2026 amendments to the Youth Justice Act. Learn what's changed and why early legal advice matters.
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University Misconduct Allegations in Australia: A Guide for Students and Staff
Allegations of academic or general misconduct can have serious, and sometimes career-limiting, consequences for university students and staff. For many, receiving a misconduct notice is an unfamiliar and stressful experience, particularly where the process and potential outcomes are unclear.
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White collar & corporate crime sentencing and penalty regime
Australia’s enforcement landscape for white collar and corporate crime continues to evolve, driven by legislative reforms, case law, and increasingly assertive regulatory agencies such as ASIC.
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Dealing in Proceeds of Crime: What you need to know about Division 400 of the Criminal Code (Cth)
Australia has some of the toughest money-laundering laws in the world. Division 400 of the Criminal Code (Cth) sets out a range of offences aimed at stopping organised crime, financial crime, and suspicious money movements. These laws apply to everyday situations as well as serious criminal activity, and the penalties can be very serious. This article breaks down what you need to know about this offence.
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What is insider trading?
Recent reporting on the Rodney Forrest insider trading case, including coverage in the Australian Financial Review, has renewed public attention on insider trading and the way Australian regulators investigate and prosecute suspected misconduct.
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Opening up about suppression orders and non-publication orders
Often sought but rarely given, suppression orders are the only things stopping the public from getting access to your court or tribunal matters. A court or tribunal can shut their doors to prying eyes, but only if it finds it necessary. And convincing them to do so is no easy feat.
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When suitability matters become a barrier to admission into the legal profession
Admission to the legal profession in Queensland is not granted as a matter of course, even when an applicant has satisfied all academic and practical training requirements.
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Applying to vary domestic violence orders in Queensland
If a final domestic violence protection order has been made against you, or protecting you, there may be circumstances that arise during the operation of the order which cause you to consider applying to change the order.
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Protected counselling communication privilege in criminal law Queensland
Under Queensland’s criminal law, communications with counsellors about sexual offending are subject to a ‘protected counselling communication privilege’ during the legal process. This privilege governs what can and cannot be accessed from a complainant’s confidential conversations with counsellors.
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The use of good character evidence in sexual offence sentencing
From 1 November 2025, Queensland courts will no longer accept “good character” references in sentencing for sexual offences unless those references are directly relevant to an offender’s rehabilitation prospects or likelihood of reoffending.
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How courts determine if a criminal conviction should be recorded or not
In Queensland, when a court convicts an offender, one important question arises: should a formal ‘criminal conviction’ be recorded against the individual? Very often, the court, has a discretion whether or not to record a conviction.
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