由 Ebony | 1 月 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...
由 Ebony | 1 月 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...
由 Ebony | 1 月 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...
由 Ebony | 12 月 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
A article published by The Courier-Mail writes about a remarkable set of circumstances where the Supreme Court of Queensland ruled that an electronic typed document made by a deceased person on a ‘notes’ app on his smartphone constituted a valid will. In this...
由 Ebony | 12 月 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
With the spotlight on intoxication and violence in Queensland nightclubs and bars police are more likely than ever to be enforcing laws against drunk and unruly behaviour over this festive season. This article discusses what constitutes drunk and disorderly behaviour,...
由 Ebony | 11 月 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Howard J of the Brisbane Registry of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered the plight of “X” who was born in 1992 and suffers from significant disabilities, such that he requires 24 hour care. This young adult is unable to function on his own or without a...
