The Uniform Civil Procedure and Other Rules Amendment Rule 2022 has been notified today.
The rule adjusts the scale of costs in the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 and the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Rules 2014 to reflect movements in the consumer price index and wage price index since the relevant monetary amounts were last increased in 2018.
Practice Direction 2 of 2024 – Direct Access Briefs was issued by the Chief Judge of the District Court of Queensland yesterday. This Practice Direction applies to a barrister who…
Tougher new dangerous dog laws mean irresponsible owners of dogs that attack and cause serious injury or death can now face jail terms. The legislation was passed through State Parliament…
Acting President Stilgoe said there was “no doubt that this decision will dismay many who are vitally concerned with GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions and global warming”.
QLS appeared before the parliamentary committee to discuss its concerns with the legislation.
A recidivist sex offender has been detained indefinitely due to a “farcical” lack of community accommodation.
Practice Direction 14 of 2024 – Expert Evidence in Criminal Proceedings was issued today by the Chief Justice. One of the purposes of the Practice Direction is to enhance the…
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