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Impact of Migration Act on Visa Holders facing Criminal Charges
Overseas nationals who have committed criminal or traffic offences while living in Australia may under the provisions of the Migration Act 1958 have their visa cancelled and potentially lead to them being deported from Australia. This could lead to potentially devastating consequences for them and their families who have resided in Australia on a visa for many years.
Accumulation of Licence Demerit Points
Under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Driver Licensing) Regulation 1999 a person’s Open driver’s licence is not automatically cancelled if they accumulate 12 or more demerit points in a 3 year period. The person will instead be issued…
Changes to the Youth Justice Act
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Further changes to the Youth Justice Act came into effect from 12 February 2018.
New Criminal Offence “Industrial Manslaughter”
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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.
Judge for Yourself!
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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.
Domestic Violence & Bail Changes
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.
Driving in Queensland on an Interstate Licence
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there are certain circumstances when an interstate driver licence holder’s authority to drive in Queensland will be withdrawn.
Gable Tostee Murder Trial
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.
$1.3 Million Payout
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.
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