Video Statements as Evidence
Instead of telling their story in the witness box, many witnesses may soon give the first part of their evidence by pre-recorded video conversations with Queensland police officers (Video Recorded Evi...
Sexual Intimacy in a Domestically Violent Relationship
If you're in a relationship where there has been domestic violence at any time in the past, any physical intimacy in Queensland now comes with increased legal risk.The law changed on 23 September 2024...
Self Defence, Assault, and Excessive Force
You may defend yourself against an assault in Queensland if you use reasonable force. Self-defence is allowed. [1] But not if you provoked the assault. [2] Then, you can only lawfully defend yourse...
Queensland’s Someday, Maybe New Laws About Coercive Control
Not yet in force, and they might never be as an election intervenes, but Queensland's Parliament has passed laws to create a new criminal offence of coercive control. The offence requires an intent...