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Employment Lawyers Brisbane

Gilshenan & Luton provide professional advice and representation in all areas of employment law from unfair dismissal, redundancy and general protection matters through to workplace bullying, discrimination and human rights matters.

We also assist clients with respect to employment contracts, modern awards and enterprise bargaining agreements as well as professional misconduct and disciplinary matters.

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Admission Refused: What Ali [2026] QCA 100 means for Queensland’s ‘Fit and Proper Person’ Requirements

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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Mental health and fitness to practise in Queensland: regulatory risks and practical guidance for lawyers - Gilshenan & Luton

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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University Misconduct Allegations in Australia - Gilshenan & Luton, Brisbane, Australia - professional misconduct lawyer

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

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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