Blue Card laws: Is ‘exceptional’ the new normal?
In Queensland those who wish to work with, or foster, children must have a Blue Card. A Blue Card…
Black Economy and Currency Restrictions
The Black Economy Taskforce produced its final report in October 2017. The Chair, Michael Andrew,…
Health practitioners and health assessments
Registered health practitioners are subject to a number of regulatory schemes administered by AHPRA…
ASIC Investigations – Stepping you through the process
If you and your business understand the ASIC investigation process, you will be able to better…
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) - What remedies are available?
A human rights complaint or action may be brought for a breach of section 58(1) of the Human Rights…
Queensland Human Rights Commission
The Queensland Human Rights Commission, created by the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld), will commence…
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) – Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Assembly
These rights are closely related as they both provide for a person’s personal liberty of thought,…
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) – Criminal Proceedings
Section 32 of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) details the rights of a defendant subject to criminal…
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld): Humane treatment when deprived of liberty
The Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) establishes in domestic legislation the right of people deprived of…
Review of Queensland’s laws relating to civil surveillance
The Queensland Law Reform Commission currently has a Reference titled “Review of Queensland’s laws…
