Professional Misconduct & Discipline Law

Professional misconduct law concerns allegations of wrongdoing in the workplace, such as breaches of professional rules and protocols, misuse of an employer’s resources, inappropriate behaviour in the workplace (such as sexual harassment), and allegations of fraud or other misbehaviour.

Gilshenan & Luton has recognised expertise in acting for people involved in workplace investigations including: 

• defending disciplinary (misconduct) investigations and charges;
• show cause proceedings;
• CCC investigations, including investigative hearings; and
• coronial inquests.

We also conduct workplace investigations on behalf of government entities as well as private enterprise.

Allegations in this area often cross over into allegations of criminal conduct, and our expertise in criminal law assists our clients in obtaining comprehensive legal advice and protection.

Our clients span a wide range of professions including:

• police and other emergency services;
• politicians, public servants and senior bureaucrats;
• legal practitioners;
• health professionals – doctors, nurses, pharmacists etc;
• teachers;
• corrective services personnel;
• accountants;
• engineers, and other professionals.

We regularly appear before bodies such as the Crime and Corruption Commission and the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) to represent those facing professional misconduct allegations.

Seeking legal advice is critical to protect your rights

While your liberty isn’t usually in jeopardy in a professional misconduct investigation, your livelihood and reputation certainly are.

Where professional misconduct is alleged, it is critical to seek legal advice from a lawyer highly experienced in misconduct law.  There are specific laws and procedures that apply in this area that must be understood and used to protect the rights and employment of those under investigation.