Duties of Pedestrians on a Shared Pathway (Don’t Block the Path!)
A broad, inviting path runs beside the picturesque bayside waterfront at the Wynnum Esplanade. It is a popular place for a stroll or cycle. For much of its length, the path is for the shared use of bi...
Domestic Violence Orders Creep Towards Being Part of a Criminal History
Should the making of a domestic violence order cause anyone to lose their job? A proposed new law opens the door for that to happen. Domestic violence cases in Queensland were designed to be a priv...
What “things” must a Queensland police officer tell?
Suppose Jane accuses Alf. Bill tells Constable Dann he heard Jane admit she made it up. If the Constable makes a note of what Bill said, the note must be disclosed to Alf. The note is "a thing... t...
George Pell and the Golden Thread: What the High Court’s decision means (and does not mean) for the future of the criminal law
The decision to free Cardinal George Pell turned on one central question: How to reconcile a believable accuser with other evidence suggesting the Cardinal had no opportunity to commit the offences?...
Fixed Release or Parole Eligibility Date? Even Judges Sometimes Struggle – Addo v Senior Constable Jacovos [2016] QDC 271
Mr Ronald Peter Addo breached the conditions of his parole. When the police caught up with him he did not go willingly. He was convicted of assaulting the police officers. For that, a Magistrate order...
Anne Connell
In January 2020 we welcome Anne Connell to Mackenzie Mitchell Solicitors. Anne has a wealth of experience in criminal law. She was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 200...