Legal Services Commissioner v Mill [2026] QCAT 308
Family lawyers and Domestic Violence Lawyers are often instructed by clients who are distressed,…
Can I Carry a Knife in Public?
Carrying a knife in public is more common than many people may realise. A person may carry a knife…
Indictable Offences in Queensland: What Is a Committal Hearing?
If you’re in Brisbane and facing an indictable charge, understanding the committal process is one…
Corporate Criminal Liability in Queensland When Companies Can Be Prosecuted for Executive Actions
For company directors and senior executives in Brisbane, few things are more unsettling than…
Distinguished Robertson O’Gorman alum, Terry O’Gorman AM, presents at the Australian Criminal Lawyers Conference, on disclosure challenges facing the criminal justice system.
On the 27 of March 2026, criminal law practitioners from across the country gathered in Sydney for…
Sexual Assault and Consent Laws in Queensland: What Prosecutors Must Prove in Sexual Assault Cases
Getting a call from police or being handed a court notice for a sexual assault allegation is one of…
Blue Card & Yellow Card: When To Get Legal Help
Volunteers, Teachers, Health Practitioners, Police Officers, and Support Workers – these are just a…
A Guide to Character References and Why They Are Important
Under s 9 of the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 (Qld), Judges and Magistrates must consider the…
Queensland’s New Blue Card System: What Brisbane Parents, Professionals & Directors Need to Know
Imagine this: You volunteer at your child’s school, direct a business providing services to…
Robbery, Armed Robbery, Aggravated Robbery: What Each One Means in QLD
One charge, one bad mistake, and suddenly you could be facing very serious consequences: criminal…
The Hidden Cost of a Bad Defence: Jail Time, Permanent Records, Career Damage
Imagine you’re made a mistake, a serious allegation has been made against you, or white‑collar…
What to Do If You Receive a Show Cause or Misconduct Letter as a Professional in Queensland
You’re a high-achieving professional. A doctor, lawyer, accountant, or company director in…
Treading A Tightrope – Attending Police Interviews
Countless notifications pop up on your device day to day – from worldwide news to local events.…
How Early Legal Advice Can Reduce Your Risks (and Costs)
Imagine this: Your child attends a prestigious private school in Brisbane. One night, you receive a…
Securing Bail
In Australia personal freedoms are often taken for granted. We expect freedom of press, of…
Daniel’s Law: What does it mean and how may I be impacted?
Daniel's Law, which refers to the Community Protection and Public Child Sex Offender Register…
Corporate Crimes & Professional Misconduct: The Charges Directors and Professionals Face & How to Protect Your Future
We see it every day: respected professionals and business leaders suddenly finding themselves…
Decision on Queensland’s ‘no body, no parole’ laws – Cherry v Queensland [2025] HCA 14
In 2021 the Corrective Services Act 2006 (Qld) ‘CSA’ was amended to insert what is publicly known…
Advocacy at Trial - Statutory directions from the Evidence Act 1977
In criminal trials, jury directions provide essential scaffolding for fair judgment. Traditionally,…
Should I Speak to the Police in Queensland: What You Need to Know
You never expected that call. You’re a company director, a professional, or a high-profile…
Forensic Decision-Making and Strategic Thinking in Criminal Defence: Lessons from the Bench
The art of criminal defence advocacy is as much about strategic thinking and forensic…
Dan Rogers Recognised Nationally in Doyle’s Guide 2025 for White Collar & Corporate Crime
We are pleased to announce that Dan Rogers, Director at Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors, has once…
How To Manage Media Exposure If You’re Charged With a Crime in Queensland
Introduction If you're a professional or high-profile individual in Brisbane - whether you're a…
Can Police Seize My Phone in Queensland
In an age where smartphones store our entire lives—photos, conversations, passwords, banking, and…
Robertson O'Gorman Solicitors Recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2025
We’re proud to share that Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors has once again been recognised by the…
Major Queensland Domestic Violence Act amendments
Major Queensland Domestic Violence Act amendments On the 30th of April 2025, the Queensland…
Review Mechanisms – Crime & Corruption (Restoring Reporting Powers) Amendment Bill 2025
This is the third commentary on this Bill which is set for a public Parliamentary Committee hearing…
Further comments on the Crime & Corruption (Restoring Reporting Powers) Amendment Bill 2025 – Protections on Public Statements and Reports
This is the second blog in a short series on the Crime & Corruption (Restoring Reporting…
CCC Reporting Bill
There is currently a Bill before the Queensland Parliament dealing with the important issue of how…
Terry O'Gorman writes on the yet another New South Wales District Court prosecution that has resulted in a Costs Order against the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Today’s Australian Newspaper reports on yet another New South Wales District Court prosecution that…
Terry O'Gorman writes on the CCC report into former public trustee Peter Carne
On Wednesday night, 19 February 2025 the Queensland Parliament tabled the report of the Queensland…
Founding partners Terry O'Gorman and John Robertson speak with current Principal Dan Rogers
Founding partners Terry O'Gorman and John Robertson sit down with Principal Dan Rogers to reflect…
Queensland’s veteran human rights warrior on ‘miscarriages of justice’ past and present
Retiring criminal lawyer Terry O’Gorman, who famously took on Joh Bjelke-Petersen, is withering…
Using Family Court documents in Criminal Proceedings – the ‘implied undertaking’ by Dominic Brunello
Using Family Court documents in Criminal Proceedings – the ‘implied undertaking’ It is not…
I have been charged with a Criminal Offence and hold a positive notice Blue Card: What Do I Do Now? by Emma Higgins
I have been charged with a Criminal Offence and hold a positive notice Blue Card: What Do I Do Now?…
Overseas Travel as a Reportable Offender by Hannah Pugh
Overseas Travel as a Reportable Offender Overview ‘Registered’ or ‘reportable…
Media Release - Criminal Cases Review Commission by Terry O'Gorman
The Folbigg Pardon highlights the necessity to establish a national Criminal Cases Review…
AFS LICENSEE AND CREDIT LICENSEE DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS by Rachna Nagesh
Background Companies that offer financial advisory services must hold an Australian…
Children's Detention by Terry O'Gorman
Two Mt Isa Childrens Court cases that have been published on the Queensland Courts website recently…
The important role of a plea of guilty by Emma Higgins
A plea of guilty is an acceptance of guilt to the offences charged. It is a choice made by the…
Senior Consultant, Terry O'Gorman awarded the Law Council of Australia President's Award
Senior Consultant Terry O'Gorman has been awarded the Law Council of Australia President's Award. A…
PPRA and Non-Recording of Evidence - R v Jeffers and Morcom by Ella Scoles
INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of Queensland recently published an interesting pre-trial ruling in…
Restorative Justice Series – Part 3. Restorative Justice Processes
Restorative Justice Series – Part 3. Restorative Justice Processes The previous instalment in this…
The Sovereign Citizen Dilemma by Ella Scoles
Solicitor Ella Scoles writes about the Sovereign Citizen Dilemma in this QLS Proctor article: The…
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…
Terry O’Gorman AM awarded QLS President’s Medal
Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors are delighted to announce, Senior Consultant, Terry O’Gorman has been…
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.
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…
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…
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.…
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 2019 (Qld): Not just another 'Magna Carta argument'
On 24 October 2019, Dan Rogers presented at the annual Queensland Magistrates Conference. He spoke…
Human Rights Act - Part 1
STATUTORY INTERPRETATION AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 2019 (QLD) The purpose of this blog series is not…
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…
Media Release – Terry O’Gorman, Vice-President of QCCL
The media need to behave responsibly and not reveal Robert Fardon’s address or whereabouts,…
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…
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…
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…
Key changes to Queensland's domestic violence laws
Recently introduced legislation heralds many new changes and protections in regards to domestic…