Criminal Defence

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.

Queensland's 'Adult Crime, Adult Time' regime now covers 45 serious offences following April 2026 amendments to the Youth Justice Act. Learn what's changed and why early legal advice matters.

Australia has some of the toughest money-laundering laws in the world. Division 400 of the Criminal Code (Cth) sets out a range of offences aimed at stopping organised crime, financial crime, and suspicious money movements. These laws apply to everyday situations as well as serious criminal activity, and the penalties can be very serious. This article breaks down what you need to know about this offence.

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.