I’ve had clients in the months since these laws changed who had no idea that posting burnout footage on Instagram was now a separate criminal offence. Queensland’s dangerous driving laws changed significantly in August 2024, and most people haven’t caught up. The Queensland Community Safety Act 2024 introduced major amendments to section 328A of the… Continue reading Queensland’s Dangerous Driving: What the Latest Amendments Mean
Category: Criminal Law
Queensland Expands Adult Sentencing to Youth – Implications for Justice and Community
Published 20 June 2025 Queensland’s “Adult Time, Adult Crime” policy, which came into effect on 31 March 2025, has expanded the list of serious offences for which 17-year-olds can now be sentenced as adults. The new laws capture 20 additional offences – including robbery, torture and drug trafficking – and allow courts to impose custodial… Continue reading Queensland Expands Adult Sentencing to Youth – Implications for Justice and Community
Getting Your Licence Back After Disqualification in Queensland
Losing your licence can turn everyday life upside down, especially if you rely on driving for work or family commitments. Depending on why you are off the road and how long you have already served, Queensland law may let you shorten or even lift your disqualification. Below is a clear guide to the main rules… Continue reading Getting Your Licence Back After Disqualification in Queensland