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Costs in domestic violence protection order matters
The Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act (Qld) states that parties must bear their own costs associated with Domestic Violence Protection Order applications, however, there is an exception.
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No right to silence at Crime and Corruption Commission unless reasonable excuse
We explore a recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision of Smith v PRQ which considered an application by the CCC to have the respondent, PRQ, punished for contempt.
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Difference between workplace bullying and reasonable management action
This article explores the primary differences between workplace bullying by an employer and reasonable management action carried out in a reasonable way.
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Applications for a special hardship order after licence suspension
If your driving licence is going to be suspended, in some circumstances you may be able to apply to obtain a “special hardship order” which may permit you to drive for certain purposes during the period of your licence suspension.
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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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