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Statutory Interpretation: Queensland Court of Appeal confirms prisoners cannot access egg freezing in custody
The Queensland Court of Appeal has confirmed that prisoners cannot access egg freezing while in custody, in a decision that offers important lessons on statutory interpretation for decision-makers and agencies.
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Life as a graduate lawyer at Gilshenan & Luton
As applications open for Gilshenan & Luton's 2027 Graduate Program, we spoke with two of our graduate lawyers, Maddison Jutila and Xanthe Swan, about the realities of starting a legal career in a specialist practice.
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Admission Refused: What Ali [2026] QCA 100 means for Queensland’s ‘Fit and Proper Person’ Requirements
The Queensland Court of Appeal's decision in Ali [2026] QCA 100 is a timely reminder that admission to the legal profession requires more than qualifications - it requires demonstrated honesty, insight, and rehabilitation. Here's what the case means for applicants with suitability concerns.
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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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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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Obligations, duties and offences under the environmental protection regime in Queensland
Queensland’s environmental protection framework is aimed at safeguarding the environment, balancing sustainable development with ecological preservation. A critical component of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 is the ability for offenders to be charged with offences to deter harmful activities, ensure accountability, and promote compliance.
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Covertly recording conversations in the workplace
In recent years, the issue of covertly recording conversations in the workplace has emerged as an important topic in employment law. Such secret recordings raise concerns about privacy, workplace rights and protections, and the issue of trust between employees and employers.
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Duty of solicitors and barristers to be courteous in domestic violence proceedings
In this article, we review three cases where the Tribunal found legal practitioners engaged in professional misconduct (or unsatisfactory conduct) or undermined public confidence in the legal profession, resulting in reprimands and fines.
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Stale qualifications when applying for admission into the legal profession
Is your law degree too old? In Queensland, admission into the legal profession is subject to both academic and practical legal training requirements. However, many prospective applicants are unaware of an important eligibility condition: the currency of those qualifications. This concept is known as stale qualifications.
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Disclosure requirements for applicants for admission to the legal profession in Queensland
This article will explore the key matters that are taken into consideration by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board when considering applicants for admission into the legal profession in Queensland.
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Common interest privilege in Australia
Common interest privilege (CIP) is an extension of legal professional privilege (LPP) and applies to the sharing of privileged information between parties with a mutual interest in the outcome of litigation or legal matters.
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