by Ebony | Feb 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
The VLAD laws have received considerable attention by the media and have been widely discussed in the community. Following the introduction of these laws, the Premier of Queensland, Campbell Newman, last week made the extraordinary claims that any lawyer who...
by Ebony | Feb 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
In Queensland the Domestic Violence and Family Protection Act 1989 (Qld) (“the Act“) was created to provide protection for victims of abusive or violent relationships. The Act is designed to protect both victims who reside with the other person and victims who seek an...
by Ebony | Jan 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
With the holiday season for most either having ended or about to end, you might be one of the recent people detected and charged with drink driving, speeding or other traffic offences on Queensland roads. For some drivers this will mean facing the New Year without a...
by Ebony | Jan 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
Due to the increase in people driving under the influence of alcohol, Queensland courts are taking a disapproving and serious view of this type of offending. As a result drivers are being punished with lengthy disqualification periods and high fines. In some...
by Ebony | Jan 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
An increase in the prevalence of alcohol-fuelled violence and ‘glassing’ has prompted authorities to crackdown on this phenomenon, particularly throughout the holiday periods. This article provides an overview of what is considered a glassing offence and discusses...
by Ebony | Jan 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Prior to travelling interstate/overseas over the holiday period many people are deciding to prepare a will, as a just-in-case measure, to look after the interests of their loved ones in the event of an accident. However, unfortunately some people are either using a...
