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Has your Queensland firearms licence been suspended, revoked, or rejected?
There has been a noticeable increase in the number of suspended or revoked firearms licences and rejected new applications. Importantly, there is an avenue to review these decisions in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
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Employer record keeping and pay slip obligations
All you need to know about your record keeping requirements and pay slip obligations as an employer.
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Changes to the regulation of health practitioners
On 21 October 2022, the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022 was given assent. The Act amends the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and also makes related amendments to the Health Ombudsman Act 2013. This article explores the relevant changes.
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Criminal charges for dangerous driving causing death
There are a number of charges and penalties for driving offences causing death, with the most common being ‘dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death’.
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Mental health and criminal sentencing
During criminal sentencing, the mental health of the offender at the time of the offence and at the time of sentencing will be considered by the court.
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Can I be terminated due to long term sick leave?
Your rights to paid and unpaid sick leave and the consequences a long-term absence from work due to illness may have on your employment.
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The Harman undertaking – understanding your obligations
The Harman undertaking prevents a party from disclosing documents obtained in one proceeding in a separate proceeding.
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Common court orders in Queensland criminal sentencing
In Queensland, the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 (Qld) (“the Act”) contains the sentencing principles, guidelines and options applied by the court when imposing a penalty for a criminal offence.
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A guide to Commonwealth criminal charges
If you are charged with a Commonwealth offence, it will usually be very complex and expert legal advice is crucial.
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Reviewing blue card decisions
In Queensland, if Blue Card Services refuse to grant someone a positive notice, they can seek to overturn that decision by lodging a review of the decision in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
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University investigations and disciplinary proceedings against students
Australian universities and other educational institutions have powers to investigate allegations of ‘general’ and ‘academic’ misconduct by students.
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What is the Queensland Drug and Alcohol Court?
The Queensland Drug and Alcohol Court is an established specialist court in Brisbane that focuses on assisting defendants with severe substance dependencies or addictions.
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