Further changes to the Youth Justice Act came into effect from 12 February 2018.
A new Industrial Manslaughter offence came into effect on 23 October 2017 following recent high-profile workplace tragedies including those at Dreamworld and Eagle Farm last year.
Media outlets and members of the public often criticise sentences imposed by our Court system on Defendants. The Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council have launched a new interactive website giving the general public an opportunity to play the role of a sentencing Judge.
A Bill to amend the Bail Act has passed Queensland Parliament. The amendments to the Bail Act come after several high profile domestic violence incidents.
Interstate driver licences holders are allowed to drive in Queensland, provided they comply with the conditions of a Queensland driver licence. The same also generally applies for Queensland driver licences holders who drive interstate. However, there are certain circumstances when an interstate driver licence holder’s authority to drive in Queensland will be withdrawn.
The trial and Mr Tostee’s subsequent television interview with 60 Minutes has generated discussion in the community about Mr Tostee’s actions on the night of Ms Wright’s death and whether he was criminally responsible for her death.
An Adverse Action Claim lodged on behalf of a drill rig operator who was wrongfully stood down from his employment, has led to Hail Creek Coal Pty Ltd being ordered by the Federal Court of Australia to pay almost $1.3 million in compensation to the worker.
Under the Youths Justice Act, children and young people who are subject to periods of detention are transferred to adult correctional facilities from 17 years of age. New laws passed by the Queensland State Government have increased the age they are transferred from 17 to 18. This change coincides with the introduction of other legislation which will ensure that by the end of 2017, all 17 year olds will be dealt with by the youth justice system rather than by the adult justice system
The Queensland State Government are expected to introduced to the Queensland Parliament this month legislation to remove the statute of limitations for victims of childhood sexual abuse, which is expected to be passed into Law later this month.
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