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NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission – Banning Orders

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission – Banning Orders This article explains the mechanisms by which NDIS service providers and their employees might be prohibited from providing NDIS supports and services, or their provision of NDIS supports or services might be restricted. For example, a banning order may be made against an individual on the ground that he or she is believed not to be suitable to provide supports or services to people with disability because of a criminal conviction or misconduct. The banning might apply to specified activities and for specified time periods. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission...

19 July

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New Offences related to the Reporting of and Protection from Child Sexual Offences

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The Criminal Code (Child Sexual Offences Reform) and other Legislation Amendment Bill (2019) has sought to improve the responsiveness of the criminal justice system to Child Sexual Offending and victims of Child Sexual Offences by amending a range of legislation. Of particular note are two new offences introduced to the QLD Criminal Code, which have come into effect on the 5 July 2021. As a result of these offences: all adults, who gain information causing them to reasonably believe that a Child Sexual Offence is being or has been committed against a child, must report that sexual offending to the police...

13 July

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Ashleigh DoRozario to discuss the need for an accessibility liaison in Queensland Courts with the Attorney-General

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Potts Lawyers is pleased to announce that Ashleigh DoRozario, a fierce advocate in the disability awareness space, recently met with the Attorney-General, the Honourable Shannon Fentiman MP to discuss the need for an accessibility liaison in Queensland Courts. Ashleigh became aware that there was a gap in the Queensland Courts where solicitors, witnesses, jurors, clients and the like who have a disability felt they couldn’t properly engage with our court systems or judges to allow a ‘fair go’. There were challenges for those with disabilities to get in contact with the Judge or Magistrate to explain that their disability may require the...

25 May

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New Rules for Lawyers and Immigration Assistance at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal

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The rules have changed. If you (or someone you know) has experienced a visa application refusal or has had their visa cancelled, and an Administrative Appeals Tribunal (“AAT”) review is available, this post has relevance to you. Immigration Assistance Section 276 of the Migration Act 1958 (the “Act”) provides for the definition of “Immigration Assistance”. The definition includes situations where a person uses their knowledge or experience of migration procedures to provide advice, and to prepare visa applications and visa cancellation review applications. Preparing materials for a review application with the AAT in relation to a visa application or visa cancellation matter and...

15 April

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Potts Lawyers Recent News 2021

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Welcome to Potts Lawyers Recent News. Where Bill Potts, our founding director provides you with the latest law commentary on contemporary and trending issues. We are here to help law students, those in the law profession and the general public with an insight into the latest law news around the nation. This month, Bill highlight's the growing concerns within the legal profession about the length of time that it is currently taking for trial listings in the Southport Courthouse. Criminal lawyer weighs in on effectiveness of ankle bracelets The effectiveness of ankle bracelets is the topic of this interview with Luke Bradnam on...

29 March

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Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021

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Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 On 25 February 2021, Hon Mark Ryan MP, Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, introduced the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (the Bill) and referred it to the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee (the committee) for detailed consideration. The Bill amends the Youth Justice Act 1992 to respond to the characteristics of the offending behaviours of serious recidivist youth offenders and strengthen the youth justice bail framework. The amendments to the Youth Justice amendment build on the Queensland Government’s Five Point Action Plan, announced...

11 March

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Animal Cruelty in Queensland

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Animal Cruelty in Queensland By Michael Warren In Queensland, the current legislation regarding animal cruelty is the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 and the Criminal Code 1899. Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 superseded the Animals Protection Act 1925. This objectives of the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 act was to achieve reasonable balance between the welfare needs of animals and the interest of people who keep animals. Further it was to maintain and legislate community expectations for how animals should be treated. When first released, any person found guilty of animal cruelty was liable to a maximum of 1,000 penalty units or...

18 February

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What is a QP9?

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What is a QP9, where do I get it from and what do I do if it contains incorrect information? By Erin Mitchell What is a QP9? A QP9 (also known as a Court Brief) is a document prepared by the Queensland Police Prosecutions when a person is charged with an offence. It outlines the exact charge/s against you and a summary of the alleged facts of the offence. It is also usually accompanied by a copy of your criminal and/or traffic history. It can contain other important information such as a summary of what other evidence might exist (eg. CCTV...

12 February

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Enhanced Enforcement & Deterrence Regulations for Queensland Engineers

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ENHANCED ENFORCEMENT & DETERRENCE REGULATIONS FOR QUEENSLAND ENGINEERS The New Regulatory Regime Comes Into Effect on 1 March 2021 The Board of Professional Engineers Queensland (BPEQ) has been protecting the public and setting the standards for engineers in Queensland for almost a century. But soon, the BPEQ will have enhanced investigative and enforcement powers, bringing it up to speed with many other regulatory bodies in Queensland and Australia. It is anticipated that the strengthening of the regulatory regime will lead to audits, investigations, and possibly also disciplinary action and criminal charges against engineers and the firms who employ them. Who is affected...

02 February

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From Collaboration to Conflict: What Happens When Your Joint Venture, business partnership, or Informal Collaboration with Another Business Turns Sour?

Posted by Jason Papoutsis

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By Jason Papoutsis An increasing amount of businesses across the world, and here in Queensland, are collaborating with other businesses. These types of collaborative relationships are very common these days, whether it’s GoPro & Redbull, a social media influencer who has entered into an agreement to promote a business and attend events, or your local coffee shop teaming up with a surf shop down the street. This recent trend should come as no surprise, as are many benefits to businesses collaborating. Some of these benefits include: Collaborative relationships provide both businesses the opportunity to create unique events which attract large crowds (ie,...

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission – Banning Orders

New Offences related to the Reporting of and Protection from Child Sexual Offences

Ashleigh DoRozario to discuss the need for an accessibility liaison in Queensland Courts with the Attorney-General

New Rules for Lawyers and Immigration Assistance at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Potts Lawyers Recent News 2021

Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021

Animal Cruelty in Queensland

What is a QP9?

Enhanced Enforcement & Deterrence Regulations for Queensland Engineers

From Collaboration to Conflict: What Happens When Your Joint Venture, business partnership, or Informal Collaboration with Another Business Turns Sour?

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