Jonathan Crowe, University of Southern Queensland, School of Law and Justice, has published Pseudolaw, Folk Law and Natural Law: How to Tell the Difference. Here is the abstract.
Pseudolaw presents false or distorted, but superficially plausible, claims about legal…
Clout v Storry [2025] QSC 311 addressed the removal of a bankrupt executor from her late father’s estate. The Queensland Supreme Court ordered the appointment of an independent administrator, exercising its power under section 52(2) of the Succession Act 1981 (Qld)…
Today I’m asked to comment on the Advance Health Directive (Queensland) and its application to paramedic practice. My correspondent says:
I am wondering what utility the QLD Advance Health Directive has in paramedic practice, specifically section 4 Directions About Life-Sustaining…
Smith v Chief Executive, Queensland Corrective Services; Smith v Chief Executive, Queensland Corrective Services [2026] QCA 99 (Link to AUSTLII).
The applicant Ms Smith, a prisoner aged 33 years, wished to have some of her eggs extracted and then…
I have previously reported on issues that arise for emergency services personnel when taking photos (see https://australianemergencylaw.com/?s=photo) and in particular the risk for health professionals such as paramedics – see:
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Health Ombudsman v Rathie [2026] QCAT 180 (Link to AUSTLII).
Ren Li drew attention to this unusual conduct matter, though it is interesting to consider whether some of the patients might have pursued breach of privacy claims.
Dr R had…
Surrogacy counselling is one of the most important parts of any surrogacy arrangement, and it is also one of the most commonly misunderstood. That confusion does not just affect intended parents and surrogates. It can also affect lawyers, counsellors, and…
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has handed down its long-awaited decision in Giggle for Girls Pty Ltd v Tickle [2026] FCAFC 64 (15 May 2026). I commented on the trial decision in this case in an…
This is the title of a report published by Natural Hazards Research Australia. It is available to download here – https://www.naturalhazards.com.au/resources/publications/report/landholder-legal-responsibility-bushfire-mitigation-queensland
The report is written by Fia Hamid-Walker, a PhD student at Melbourne University. The abstract says:
This report examines…
When a business partner invests $100,000 for a 49% stake in a company and then watches the majority shareholders extract funds through loans, payments and wages — what are the legal options?
That was the situation facing Dale May, a…
