Queensland is renowned for many things, including its fantastic climate, beautiful beaches and resorts. Collectively these attributes make the 'Sunshine State' a desirable place to live, and a national and international tourist destination. Accordingly, there are strict rules in place to protect residents and visitors. In...
As the battle between animal activists and New South Wales farmers rages, it seems the state government has chosen sides. And it has sided with the farmers. On August 1, 2019, tougher laws took effect targeting people entering farms without permission to raise public awareness...
Just like drink driving, drug driving can have devastating consequences. In a worst case scenario it can cause a catastrophic or fatal crash. And because it jeopardizes innocent lives, motorists who knowingly (or unknowingly) engage in this activity face harsh punishments when they are caught....
For Australians, the ability to drive legally is essential. A valid driving licence allows us to get to work and school, to get groceries, to get to the doctor, and to places of worship. In rural Queensland, the ability to drive without running afoul of...
When a person is convicted of an offence, whether it is a serious or relatively minor offence, the effect on their life can be profound. Even after serving your sentence, paying your fines, and accepting the punishment imposed upon you by the court, you may...
These days, it seems like every channel that you flip to on the television is some kind of cop show or procedural drama. Because of this, even the average lay-person can use terms like ‘parole’ and ‘bail’ in everyday conversation. However, that doesn’t signify that...