EXTRA TEN YEARS
The Queensland Government’s announcement on Wednesday, 16 June 2021 that child killers and people…
LEGALWISE PRESENTATION ON AML
Our Principal, Dan Rogers, is an expert in money laundering. Today he drew upon this expertise and…
Robertson O'Gorman encourages emerging leaders - Robertson O'Gorman Prize in Criminal Law 2020
Robertson O’Gorman is a proud sponsor of the University of Queensland Law School. Each year the law…
QLS Proctor article on Terry O’Gorman AM: President’s Medal recognises a leader in criminal defence and civil liberties
John Teerds, Editor, writes about a highlight of last week’s Legal Profession Dinner being the…
Terry O’Gorman AM awarded QLS President’s Medal
Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors are delighted to announce, Senior Consultant, Terry O’Gorman has been…
An independent inquiry into historical rape allegations: balancing accountability and the presumption of innocence
An independent inquiry into historical rape allegations: balancing accountability and the…
JUDGE FOR YOURSELF (TRAFFICKING CHARGE)
On 15 February 2021 our Principal, Dan Rogers, lead a ‘Judge for Yourself’ session at Calamvale,…
HIGHLIGHT: Frequently Asked Question - I have to go to Court, what's going to happen?
Dan Rogers is the Principal and Legal Director at Robertson O'Gorman Solicitors. He is an…
Robertson O'Gorman Solicitors, leading criminal defence firm is pleased to welcome Linda Cho to the team!
Robertson O'Gorman Solicitors, leading criminal defence law firm is pleased to welcome Linda Cho to…
FIVE ACCREDITED SPECIALISTS
Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors now has five accredited criminal law specialists.
Investigation of war crimes and the recommendations of the Inspector-General of the ADF
Investigation of war crimes and the recommendations of the Inspector-General of the ADF The…
Dan Rogers, Principal, Robertson O’Gorman has been named as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards for Criminal Partner of the Year.
Dan Rogers, Principal, Robertson O’Gorman has been named as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly…
Robertson O'Gorman Solicitors striving for Excellence - Emma Higgins recognised in the 2020 Queensland Criminal Law Rising Star Rankings
Last week, Robertson O’Gorman was again recognised as a ‘First Tier Criminal Defence Firm’.…
Robertson O’Gorman Principal recognised in national Doyle’s List for White Collar and Corporate Crime Professionals and Criminal Defence Lawyers
Robertson O’Gorman Principal recognised in national Doyle’s List for White Collar and Corporate…
Legal Wise Seminar - Criminal Law: Hot Topics
Our Principal and Legal Director, Dan Rogers presented today at the Legal Wise Seminar - Criminal…
PROPOSED MEDIA SHIELD LAWS
The Queensland Government and Opposition have jointly committed to develop shield law that protect…
Doyle's Guide 2020 Results - Robertson O'Gorman recognised again as a First Tier Queensland Criminal Defence Firm
We are pleased to announce for the sixth straight year, Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors has been…
Legislation update: Reopening Coronial inquests and the powers to be applied
The powers of a Coroner in conducting an inquest are far reaching. In 2003 when the Coroner’s Act…
How to run a bail hearing in a COVID-19 world
Today our Principal, Dan Rogers presented a Queensland Law Society On-Demand Video about how to run…
Pell: High Court finds complainant’s reliability and the existence of reasonable doubt are far from mutually exclusive
A good friend who isn’t a lawyer messaged me in the wake of the Pell decision and asked for my…
CORONAVIRUS, THE LAW AND COMPLIANCE WITH SELF-ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE RULES
CORONAVIRUS, THE LAW AND COMPLIANCE WITH SELF-ISOLATION AND QUARATINE RULES We are all well aware…
Searching people | A review of NSW and Queensland Police search powers
The search practices of the New South Wales Police Service have come under scrutiny following a…
R v Young [2020] QCA 3 – Dishonesty in Corporate Matters
Insolvent trading by companies is a source of considerable attention and the regulator is actively…
Dear RSE Licencee holders – A letter from your co-regulators
On Friday, 14 February RSE licensees received a letter from ASIC and APRA jointly written to…
Statistics and the Jury: The numbers don’t always add up
In my days prior to becoming a lawyer I profess that I was a sucker for all things Law & Order.…
Corporate surveillance and Facebook
Following a report in the Daily Mail (Australia) in late December 2019 that Facebook is watching…
Human Rights Act Series - Part 5 - Case Example: Police powers and exclusion of evidence – R v Shaheed [2002] NZLR 377
Case Example: Police powers and exclusion of evidence – R v Shaheed [2002] NZLR 377 This is the…
Human Rights Act Part 4: Case example: Police powers and exclusion of evidence – DPP v Kaba [2014] VSC 52
This is the fourth blog in our Human Rights Act series, looking at the case of DPP v Kaba[1]…
Human Rights Act - Part 3: Case example: Bail – Gray v DPP [2008] VSC 4
Case example: Bail – Gray v DPP [2008] VSC 4 This is the third blog in our Human Rights Act series,…
Human Rights Act - Part 2: Case example: Unreasonable delay – R v Mills
This is the second blog in our Human Rights Act series, looking at the decision of the ACT Supreme…
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld): Not just another 'Magna Carta argument'
On 24 October 2019, Dan Rogers presented at the annual Queensland Magistrates Conference. He spoke…
FEDERAL FACIAL RECOGNITION SCHEME
It was welcome news this week that Federal Parliament’s Joint Intelligence Committee has sent the…
The Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) for criminal cases in Queensland
On Monday 4 November 2019, Robertson O’Gorman and the College of Law hosted Scott McDougall (Human…
Restrictions on the use of cash
On 24 October 2019, the Commonwealth House of Representatives considered the Currency (Restrictions…
Police Discipline Reforms
The Police Discipline Reforms which have just passed the Queensland Parliament deal with justified…
Human Rights Act - Part 1
STATUTORY INTERPRETATION AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 2019 (QLD) The purpose of this blog series is not…
The secret prosecution of Witness K and Bernard Collaery
The prosecution of Witness K and Bernard Collaery has sparked national debate on issues relating to…
Forensic science in criminal cases
In the Sydney Morning Herald of 2 September 2019 Justice Chris Maxwell, President of the Victorian…
ASIC's corporate plan for 2019-2023
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has announced its corporate plan for…
The rise of the addendum- Tactical considerations in applying to Cross examine witnesses in committal proceedings
In 2010 the Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction Reform and Modernisation Amendment Act amended the…
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…
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld): Right to a Fair Hearing
The right to a fair hearing is now enshrined in Queensland domestic legislation under the Human…
QUEENSLAND PRISONS
In December 2018, the Crime and Corruption Commission released its report named Taskforce Flaxton…
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) passed for Queensland
After decades of campaigning, the Queensland Parliament passed the historic Human Rights Act on 27…
Media Release – Terry O’Gorman, Vice-President of QCCL
The media need to behave responsibly and not reveal Robert Fardon’s address or whereabouts,…
Media Release – Terry O’Gorman, President of ACCL
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton is again engaging in overblown rhetoric in calling for an…
Media Release – Terry O’Gorman, Vice-President of QCCL
A threat by Queensland Police Union President Ian Leavers that pill testers “will be charged too”…
Courier Mail Article - Jail Inspectorate Must Be Independent, Says Top Civil Liberties Lawyer Terry O’Gorman
The Courier Mail has published an article regarding the establishment of an independent…
Letter to The Honourable Mark Ryan MP - Terry O’Gorman, Vice-President of QCCL
Dear Minister RE: SEXUAL OFFENDER REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES I refer to the judgment of…
Media Release – Terry O’Gorman, Vice-President of QCCL
Today’s Courier Mail report that prison staff are copping the brunt of anger over crowded jail…
Media Release – Terry O’Gorman, Vice-President of QCCL
The Prime Minister’s proposal to take a religious discrimination Act to the next Federal election…
Media Release – Terry O’Gorman, Vice-President of QCCL
The Civil Liberties Council today called on Corrective Services Minister Mark Ryan to immediately…
The Teacher’s Pet: Do viral podcasts have the ability to taint a jury pool?
I, like many thousands of others, have recently been immersed in the Australian’s podcast series…
MEDIA RELEASE BY TERRY O’GORMAN VICE-PRESIDENT, QUEENSLAND COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES
The Civil Liberties Council today called on both the Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Opposition…
MEDIA RELEASE TERRY O'GORMAN VICE-PRESIDENT QUEENSLAND COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES
Former Premier Campbell Newman’s comment that ex Chief Justice Carmody would have handed down a…
MEDIA RELEASE BY TERRY O’GORMAN VICE-PRESIDENT, QUEENSLAND COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES
While the Attorney‑General is deciding whether to appeal Monday’s Supreme Court judgment that sex…
MEDIA RELEASE BY TERRY O’GORMAN VICE-PRESIDENT, QUEENSLAND COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES
The Civil Liberties Council has called on the Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to immediately reverse…
Robertson O’Gorman lawyers recognised as Leading Lawyers across Australia
The 2018 Doyles Guide has recognised lawyers Terry O’Gorman and Dan Rogers among Australia’s…
Tougher Penalties for Corporate Crime
The Federal Government has announced it will introduce a new sentencing regime for corporate crime,…
Doyle's Guide 2018
Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors have again been featured as a First Tier Queensland Criminal Defence…
Judge Robertson - See No More Evil
On 9 June 2018, the Courier Mail’s QWeekend published “See no more evil” an article chronicling the…
Robertson O'Gorman Prize for Criminal Law 2018
Dominic Brunello presented the Robertson O’Gorman Prize in Criminal Law at the University of…
Criticism of Judges
Ex High Court of Australia Judge Dyson (Dyson Heydon) in a speech in London in February 2018…
Dan Rogers Presents on ‘Public Perceptions of Sentencing’
Robertson O’Gorman Legal Director Dan Rogers, in his capacity as a member of the Queensland…
Remy Kurz Presentation at Balmoral State High School
Solicitor Remy Kurz attended Balmoral State High School yesterday to present a session to the…
Consorting Laws: Worth the Effort?
Following the passage of the Serious and Organised Legislation Amendment Act in 2016 Queensland now…
Media's behaviour in the vicinity of Courts
The case of Sydney property developer Salim Mehajer who has been charged with assault of a…
NO POLICE INQUIRY ‘AT THIS STAGE’
The Queensland Premier has responded to calls for an Inquiry into the Rick Flori affair by…
MEDIA RELEASE - Melbourne African street crime Law and Order debate
4 January 2018 MEDIA RELEASE BY TERRY O’GORMAN PRESIDENT, AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES…
MEDIA RELEASE - Turnbull Government’s review of religious freedoms in Australia
3 January 2018 MEDIA RELEASE BY TERRY O’GORMAN PRESIDENT, AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES…
YOU NEED TO WORRY ABOUT MORE THAN YOUR IPHONE
A recently dismissed murder case in Arkansas shows that concerns that law enforcement are…
Media Release - The Australian Newspaper Attacks Southport Magistrate Joan White
MEDIA RELEASE BY TERRY O'GORMAN PRESIDENT, AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES An attack in the…
Child sex abuse inquiry’s stance on recovered memories raises fears as report release nears
Earlier in the week Terry O'Gorman participated in an article with the Weekend Australian…
Doyles Guide: Leading Criminal Defence Lawyers 2017
Terry O’Gorman and Dan Rogers have been named as leading Australian Criminal Defence Lawyers by the…
Terry O'Gorman on the No Body, No Parole Laws: Warns of Potential Injustices
The Corrective Services (No Body, No Parole) Amendment Bill was passed by the Queensland Parliament…
‘Criminal Process in Queensland’ Second Edition: Co-authored by Emma Higgins
Emma Higgins, Solicitor at Robertson O’Gorman has co-authored the Second Edition of ‘Criminal…
Doyles Guide: Leading Criminal Defence Firm 2017
Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors have again been featured in Doyle’s Guide as one of Queensland’s…
Dan Rogers: Addressing the crossover between family and criminal law
Dan Rogers, Legal Director at Robertson O’Gorman, delivered a presentation at the QLS & FLPA…
Media Release by Terry O'Gorman, President, Australian Council for Civil Liberties
The Australian Council for Civil Liberties has this morning seriously questioned fundamental…
Meet your Queensland Law Society Senior Counsellor – Terry O’Gorman AM (1)
The Queensland Law Society (QLS) interviewed Terry O’Gorman, a QLS Senior Counsellor and the Legal…
Terry O'Gorman on Juries
Terry O'Gorman spoke to The Australian's Chris Merritt about the upcoming trial of Cardinal…
National Domestic Violence Bench Book: Stage 2 Released
The second stage of the National Domestic Violence Bench Book was released on 16th June 2017.The…
Dan Rogers: Opinion: Soft sentences? You be the judge
Today's Courier Mail published an opinion article written by Legal Director Dan Rogers. The…
Media Release by Terry O'Gorman, Vice-President, Queensland Council for Civil Liberties: Bail
Criticisms of a Cairns Magistrate’s bail decision yesterday as a ‘cop bashing bail outrage’ is…
Online comments about Judges
As Ministers in the Turnbull Government are before the Victorian Court of Appeal to show cause why…
Federal Government Ministers to appear before the Victorian Court of Appeal
On Thursday June 15 Terry O’Gorman was asked by ABC Radio Current Affairs to comment on reports in…
Bond University Panel Discussion: Social Justice and the Role of Lawyers
Legal Director Dan Rogers spoke last night at the Bond University Law Wellness Association’s…