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The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation

27-11-23 / Roger Traves KC — Appellate, Banking, Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporations, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests, Insurance, Judicial Review & Administrative, Land Law & Property, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Planning & Environment, Professional Discipline & Regulatory, Professional Negligence, Resources & Energy, Sport, Succession, Tax

In his article The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation, Roger Traves KC considers a framework of approach to statutory construction and the use and limits of statutory purpose. Who should read? Advisory and litigation lawyers across all practice areas. What does the…

The State of Play: Work Health and Safety Prosecutions

28-10-21 / Kristi Riedel — Insurance, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests

2020 saw QLD's first sentencing decision in relation to the offence of industrial manslaughter pursuant to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Since the introduction of the offence in 2017 we have seen the establishment of the Office of the Work Health and Safety Prosecutor and an increase in…

Commissions of Inquiry: and In-House Counsel Perspective

16-10-20 / Nicholas Andreatidis KC, Sophie Gibson — Inquiries & Coronial Inquests

Nicholas Andreatidis QC and Sophie Gibson were briefed by GHD Group for the Paradise Dam Commission of Inquiry. During these proceedings, Nic and Sophie worked closely with GHD's in-house counsel Denise Obst and Carissa Smith. In a live streamed webinar, the four lawyers discussed the different considerations, responsibilities and challenges…

In My Court: Magistrate MacKenzie of the Coroners Court

14-10-20 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC — Inquiries & Coronial Inquests

The online series 'In My Court', arranged by The College of Law, heard from five members of the Queensland judiciary about the Court's expectations of practitioners appearing in their jurisdiction. Matthew Hickey, who has considerable inquest experience, facilitated a discussion with Magistrate Donald MacKenzie of the Coroners Court. Even particulars…

Coronial Inquests and the Coroners Act 2003 (Qld)

8-9-20 / Nicholas Andreatidis KC, Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Kristi Riedel, Mark Eade — Inquiries & Coronial Inquests

In a Level Twenty Seven Chambers webinar on 8 September 2020 Nicholas Andreatidis QC hosted a panel discussion between the Terry Ryan (State Coroner of Queensland), Jane Bentley (Deputy State Coroner of Queensland), Matthew Hickey, Kristi Riedel and Mark Eade for firsthand insights and learnings of how coronial inquests (CI)…