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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

"The Future Leaders Committee, is a group of emerging legal professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of the legal profession. It was established to provide a platform for young lawyers to discuss emerging issues and trends in the legal industry, identify potential challenges, and propose solutions."
  • Alex Somers, Technology

A MOMENTARY FLUTTER OF NERVOUSNESS

"Naturally, I'm now becoming just a little more concerned for my professional future. Where was all this AI stuff headed?"
  • Chris Nyst, Defamation

Fake News and Tall Tales

"How dramatically the digital world seems to have jumped way ahead of our institutions and the protections they offer to citizens."
  • Nicola Ellis, Traffic Law

Driven to Distraction

Currently, a driver caught by the cameras breaching seatbelt or mobile phone laws will receive a $1,078 fine and four demerit points. But double demerit points apply for a second or subsequent mobile phone offence, committed within 1 year of the earlier offence.
  • Defamation, Jordan Roles, Proceeds of Crime

Prime Time Crime

The controversial but tantalizing biopic Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story walks a very fine line between chronicling true events and romanticizing the horrors of cannibalism and murder. Such dark television viewing, however, calls into play a string of ethical and legal implications.
  • Announcements, Chris Nyst, Crime fiction novels

Chris Nyst Releases New Crime Novel – ‘Millen’

After a long hiatus, Chris Nyst has returned to crime fiction writing with his latest novel, Millen. It is a gripping legal thriller that features the same irrepressible Gold Coast lawyer, Eddie Moran, who featured in Chris’ previous two critically-acclaimed novels - Gone, which was shortlisted for the New South Wales Premier's Literary Award, and Crook as Rookwood, which won the prestigious Ned Kelly Award for Crime Fiction in 2006.

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