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John Robertson, Chair of the Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council and former District Court Judge, covers highlights from the May online release of the Queensland Sentencing Manual: the proper approach to s 159A(1) of the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 (Qld); discretionary serious...

The first quarter of the year has brought a flurry of new judicial appointments. Find out who's new on the bench with legal editors Anna Lark and Amila Perera.

On 18 November 2021 Queensland passed permanent changes to the Property Law Act 1974 and Powers of Attorney Act 1998 permitting parties to enter into deeds and general powers of attorney for businesses in electronic form.

Thomson Reuters introduces James Benjamin, the newest author for Summary Offences Queensland.

Two brand new resources which address reasons for mandatory CPD requirements, examples of CPD requirements, the importance and benefits of legal department CPD policies and best practices in developing, implementing and managing legal department (CPD) policies.

On 1 July 2021, major reforms to the Uniform Defamation Laws commenced in Australia in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory. In line with the agreement of the Council of the Attorneys-General to the Model Defamation...

Building and Construction Law Journal update: Vol 36 Pt 6; Environmental and Planning Law Journal update: Vol 38 Pt 2; Journal of Banking and Finance Law and Practice update: Vol 32 Pt 1; Journal of Judicial Administration update: Vol 30 Pt 3; The Queensland Lawyer update: Vol 39 Pt 1...

Evidentiary issues pertaining to assessing speed in motor vehicle accidents

Compliance with s 80 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995: illegally obtained evidence; Appeal against sentence: error in understanding the facts of the offence

Principles applicable to an application for removal of a disqualification from holding or obtaining a driver licence; Failing to stop at red or yellow traffic lights; Penalties and Sentences (Drug and Alcohol Treatment Orders) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2017; Transport and...

The Motor Vehicle Law Qld Noticeboard is your definitive resource for both civil and criminal aspects of motor vehicle law news as it occurs. Frequently updated by respected barristers Simon Cilento and Andrew West, the Noticeboard keeps you informed of the latest key legislative and...