Drug Importation Charges in Australia — Commonwealth Penalties Explained | Sibley Lawyers
Facing drug importation charges? Learn how Commonwealth law defines commercial, marketable and non-commercial quantities, the penalties involved, and why early legal advice matters. /blog/drug-importation-charges-australia CRIMINAL LAW Drug Importation Charges in Australia — Commonwealth Penalties Explained Drug importation charges in Australia are typically prosecuted under Commonwealth law, and they carry some of the most severe […]
Delivery Worker Minimum Standards in Australia — What the Fair Work Commission Order Means | Sibley Lawyers
Delivery worker minimum standards now apply to Uber Eats and DoorDash workers. Learn the pay rates, how engaged time works, insurance changes and what to do next. /blog/delivery-worker-minimum-standards EMPLOYMENT LAW Delivery Worker Minimum Standards: What the New Fair Work Commission Order Means Delivery worker minimum standards took effect across Australia on 17 August 2026, […]
Murder Charges in Queensland — Section 302 Criminal Code Explained | Sibley Lawyers
Murder Charges in Queensland — Section 302 Criminal Code Explained | Sibley Lawyers Facing a murder charge in Queensland? Learn how murder is defined under section 302 of the Criminal Code, sentencing and parole rules, and why early legal advice is critical. CRIMINAL LAW Murder Charges in Queensland — What Section 302 Actually Requires […]
Grievous Bodily Harm Charges in Queensland — Section 320 Criminal Code Explained | Sibley Lawyers
Facing a grievous bodily harm charge in Queensland? Learn how GBH is defined, the penalties under section 320 of the Criminal Code, and why early legal advice matters. CRIMINAL LAW Grievous Bodily Harm Charges in Queensland — What Section 320 Actually Requires Grievous bodily harm — often referred to as GBH — is one of […]
Short Prison Terms Aren’t Always Mandatory — What R v Rogan Means for Sentencing in Queensland | Sibley Lawyers
The Queensland Court of Appeal’s decision in R v Rogan [2021] QCA 269 confirms actual imprisonment is not automatic in serious matters. Learn when a wholly suspended sentence can apply. /blog/r-v-rogan-suspended-sentence-queensland CRIMINAL LAW Short Prison Terms Aren’t ShAlways Mandatory: What R v Rogan Means for Sentencing in Queensland When a court finds an offence “serious,” […]
QPS COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Class Action: Are You a Group Member? | Sibley Lawyers
CLASS ACTIONS QPS COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Class Action: Are You a Group Member? Over the weekend, notices were published in newspapers across Queensland regarding a class action commenced against the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and the State of Queensland. The class action concerns the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate imposed on QPS officers and staff, and it […]
Domestic Violence Order Queensland: Applications & Breaches Explained | Sibley Lawyers
SIBLEY LAWYERS | Criminal & Employment Law | Brisbane, Queensland DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | CRIMINAL LAW | YOUR RIGHTS Domestic Violence Orders in Queensland: Applications, Conditions, and Breaches Explained What a domestic violence order means, how applications work, what conditions typically apply, and what happens if an order is breached — explained in plain language […]
What to Do If You’re Arrested in Queensland: Know Your Rights | Sibley Lawyers
What to Do If You’re Arrested in Queensland — Know Your Rights | Sibley Lawyers By Sibley Lawyers | Queensland Criminal Law | Brisbane “If you’ve been arrested in Queensland, what happens in the first few hours can shape the outcome of your entire case.” Being arrested is one of the most stressful experiences […]
Queensland Traffic Law: 5 Things You Must Know Before Your Court Date
Queensland Traffic Law — 5 Things You Must Know Before Your Court Date By Sibley Lawyers | Queensland Traffic Law | Brisbane Queensland traffic law is one of the most procedurally unforgiving areas of the Queensland legal system — and if you rely on your licence to earn a living, a single charge can […]
