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The Delicate Balance of Justice

New laws took effect in Queensland, which remove the prohibition on publication of the identity of people charged with sexual offences prior to their committal for trial or sentence. On 3 October 2023, new laws took effect in Queensland, which remove the prohibition on publication of the identity of people charged with sexual offences prior […]

  • General

Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2024 Finalists

Our Alex Somers and Nicola Ellis have been named as finalists in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2024. Alex has been named a finalist in the Criminal category, and Nicola in the Real Estate category.   The Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2024 is an exciting nationwide recognition program showcasing outstanding young guns and […]

  • Announcements, Natasha Dawson

Back to Square

“Chris Nyst took to the stage – along with film producer Trish Lake and award-winning actor David Wenham - to take part in a lively Q&A, hosted by local radio personality Bern Young, to announce the long-awaited sequel to their 2003 crime/comedy triumph, Gettin’ Square.”
  • Nicola Ellis, Property

Cautious Steps

“The new Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023, introduced in recent weeks by Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath, has got plenty of prospective property developers more than a little excited.”
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  • Announcements, Natasha Dawson

International Acclaim For Millen

Earlier this month, Chris Nyst returned to the winner’s circle in the literary world with his latest novel, the intriguing Aussie outback-noir page-turner, Millen.
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  • Criminal Law, DNA Evidence, Jordan Roles

Delayed Justice

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced an independent Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing in Queensland. The Commission’s final report, which was handed down on 13 December 2022 sent shockwaves throughout the legal community.
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  • Defamation, Heidi Le Masurier

The Substantial Truth

“…theoretically at least, Ben Roberts-Smith could be prosecuted for War Crimes under Article 8 of the Rome Statute. But the criminal standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt is a much higher bar to be leapt than mere proof on the balance of probabilities, and the ICC already has its hands more than full.” The recent […]

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  • Criminal Law, Jonathan Nyst

The Greater Good

“…none of the amendments included in the Bill is more contentious than the proposed removal of the prohibition against identifying accused persons charged with rape and other prescribed sexual offences prior to a committal hearing.” Just weeks ago the Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 was introduced to Queensland Parliament by Attorney General and Minister for […]

  • Criminal Law, General, Jonathan Nyst

A Bridge too Far

“[The] bill builds on those laws to ensure serious repeat youth offenders are held accountable for their actions and that there are swift and serious consequences for criminal offending.”
  • Announcements, Natasha Dawson

Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2023 Finalist

Alex Somers named as finalist in Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2023. Our Alex Somers has been ...
  • Chris Nyst

RIP Satts

This week saw the sad passing of the great South Sydney Rugby League legend, John Sattler, one of the toughest footballers to have ever pulled on a jersey, a true gentleman of the sport who was loved and respected by all.
  • Announcements, Natasha Dawson

CONGRATULATIONS TO JONATHAN NYST

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