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Gnech and Associates

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +613558 1040

Address: Suite 36 Level 6 Northpoint Building 231 North Quay 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://gnechlawyers.com

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24.01.2022 Today on National Police Remembrance Day, we remember and honour Police Officers across Australia who have given their lives in the line of duty. We salute the many courageous officers who protect and support our communities, often giving sacrificially to do so. The QPS invites everyone to watch the live streamed service today at 10am (livestream.com/queenslandpolice/events/9282768), wear a blue ribbon or take part in the online candlelight vigil (light a candle and consider sharing it to social media with the hashtag #NPRD2020).

23.01.2022 Happy New Year from Gnech & Associates to all our colleagues, clients and friends. We wish you and your families a safe and enjoyable 2021

19.01.2022 Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from the team at Gnech and Associates! We hope you and your family have a wonderful festive season. Our office will be physically closed over the break from December 25 January 3, reopening January 4. However we will be available for business by telephone if you need assistance

19.01.2022 We've posted the second installment in our pair of articles on the Chamberlain case. While the first dealt with the case's influence on circumstantial evidence, this article discusses the second and possibly more intriguing aspect of the Chamberlain Case - the issue of scientific/expert evidence. Click the link below to read about the expert evidence relied on the the case and how things went so terribly wrong.

19.01.2022 The football world lost a legend today after the passing of Diego Maradona at the age of 60. His career spanned an incredible 21 years and his performance at 'Mexico 86' is still remembered as one of the greatest individual performances in the history of the game . Fellow football great Pele posted a tribute on social media saying, Sad news today. I have lost a dear friend, and the world has lost a legend.

18.01.2022 The Gnech and Associates team had a fantastic day out at the footy on Saturday! The Queensland Police Service Women’s Rugby League Country and City teams put on a great game, with Country Thunder taking out the win! A big congratulations to the MVPs, Team Captains, players and to those working hard on the day to raise money for the QPS Women's league and for Motor Neurone Disease. We're looking forward to next years game!

17.01.2022 Gnech & Associates are proud sponsors of the Queensland Police Service Women’s Rugby League. Our entire crew is heading down to support both teams battle it out in the annual City vs Country game. See you at Hammel Park, Beenleigh, Saturday 16th October 2020 for a 2pm kickoff to watch City vs Country fight it out for the 2020 title!

16.01.2022 Need some information on the restrictions and fines relating to the Brisbane 3 day lockdown? Hit the link below to find out what you are permitted to leave your home for over the next 3 days and what the penalties are for non-compliance.

14.01.2022 Our office is open again after the Christmas break. If you're in need of expert legal assistance or would like a free consultation, we welcome you to call us today on 3558 1040.

14.01.2022 Studying law and not quite sure how to get your start in the legal industry? This article has some great ideas on where you could begin!

13.01.2022 The Queensland Law Reform Commission has this month released a Consultation Paper entitled, A Legal Framework for Voluntary Assisted Dying. The Commission has also been clear in its purpose, noting that their job is not to decide whether voluntary assisted dying is desirable or otherwise, but to create an appropriate legal framework for the issue. The Consultation Paper references the multifaceted and often controversial nature of the matter stating: Voluntary assisted d...ying is a very complex and deeply personal issue that requires the balancing of a range of competing considerations, including respecting human rights and the dignity and autonomy of individuals, while also taking into account the need for safeguards to protect individuals who might be vulnerable to coercion or exploitation. You can read more at gnechlawyers.com//voluntary-assisted-dying-consultation-p/

12.01.2022 Australia’s Attorney-General Christian Porter has released draft legislation regarding a proposed Commonwealth Integrity Commission (CIC). The legislation seeks to establish a powerful federal anti-corruption agency, a measure many believe is a much needed step towards strengthening confidence in the integrity of Australia’s political and law enforcement systems. Click the link to read more.

12.01.2022 On this day in 1913, Ernest Austin became the last person to be executed in Queensland for the rape and murder of Ivy Mitchell in Samford, Qld. Leading the way for other states to follow, Queensland was the first state of the British Commonwealth to abolish the death penalty, passing the official bill in 1922 (the vote was 33 - 30). It would take another 46 years for the next Australian state (Tasmania) to follow suit in 1968, with the last two states finally abolishing the death penalty in 1984.

09.01.2022 The Fair Work Commission last week handed down their decision in Clair Petersen v Kizuri Capital Pty Ltd, Maycorp Pty Ltd and Cricklewood Capital Pty Ltd T/A Allpet Products, a case of dismissal where an employee posted disparaging remarks about her employer on social media and allegedly engaged in personal activities during work hours. Click below to read about the case and the Fair Work Commission's decision. https://gnechlawyers.com//case-note-clair-petersen-v-kizu/

08.01.2022 The High Court of Australia has today appointed two new Justices to the bench. The Honourable Justice Simon Steward and the Honourable Justice Jacqueline Gleeson will replace retiring judges Geoffrey Nettle and Virginia Bell. Attorney-General Christian Porter said of the new Justices, "They are outstanding judges, they have been outstanding members of the legal and broader Australian community,", while Prime Minister Scott Morrison congratulated the retiring justices for their service.

07.01.2022 Today the Qld Court of Appeal handed down their decision in the case of Commissioner of Police v Barbaro. The case focused on whether the protection of privileged information was a reasonable excuse for refusing to give police access information to a mobile phone. Read on for a summary of the trial, District Court Appeal and the Qld Court of Appeal’s findings. In Qld a Magistrate may issue a search warrant requiring a person to give police access information to a mobile phone.... It is an offence not to comply without a reasonable excuse. In the case of Harley Barbaro, he refused to provide access information and was charged. At trial he gave evidence that he had refused to reveal the password as he had used the phone to communicate with his solicitor through various text messaging systems. The phone contained privileged written communications between the respondent and his solicitor. It was claimed that his right to protect privileged information constituted a reasonable excuse for refusal. The learned Magistrate rejected this defence and found Barbaro guilty. The respondent appealed to the District Court and Kent QC DCJ upheld his appeal. In substance, Kent QC DCJ accepted that he was entitled to maintain his privilege against disclosure of certain information, even if other information on the phone was not privileged, and this constituted a reasonable excuse for refusal. His Honour set aside the conviction. Today the Qld Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed an appeal by the Commissioner of Police, upholding the decision of Kent QC DCJ. Sofronoff P held: In this case the demand made of the respondent to reveal the password that would unlock his phone was made in terms that did not suggest that police accepted any limitation upon their powers of inspection of documents that they found on the phone. Police were asserting a right to read every document on the phone. You can read the full judgement at https://archive.sclqld.org.au/qjudgment/2020/qca20-230.PDF

07.01.2022 After a 9 month Inquiry, the following report has been produced by The Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council, calling for harsher penalties for those that assault police and other frontline workers. No matter what their job is everyone has a right to feel safe in the workplace and shouldn’t be worried about being assaulted. - Former District Court Judge and QSAC Chair John Robertson

07.01.2022 Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of cricket legend Dean Jones last night. An always energetic batsman, Dean famously scored a double century in Chennai in 1986, despite scorching conditions and suffering from extreme dehydration. Purportedly told by Allan Border to toughen up or Allan would find a Queenslander to do the job, Dean courageously pushed through to help Australia to a celebrated tie against India. Dean will forever be remembered as a cricketing great and our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.

04.01.2022 Gnech and Associates are a boutique law firm in Brisbane City specialising in Criminal and Professional Misconduct Law. Gnech and Associates are offering a 6 week paid Clerkship opportunity from 9 Nov 18 Dec 2020. This clerkship offers the chance to learn from an experienced and award winning criminal solicitor. The role will involve tasks from administration duties all the way through to appearing in court. The successful applicant will gain invaluable experience in... preparation for entering the legal profession. The clerkship is a full time position which would suit a law student with a keen interest in Criminal Law. The clerkship remuneration will be as per industry award pay rates. To apply, send your resume (no more than 2 pages) and cover letter (no more than 1 page) to [email protected].

04.01.2022 Traffic Offences (Road Rules) - Traffic offences encompass numerous road rule breaches ranging from speeding, failing to give way or stop at a designated traffic sign, failing to stop at red or orange traffic light, failure to wear a seat belt and much more. Traffic offences can also include driving with an expired drivers license, driving whilst unlicensed or driving whilst disqualified from driving. All of these offences usually carry with them a requirement for the court t...o disqualify the person's drivers license from 1 month up to 5 years or in some serious cases indefinitely. There is not always an option to apply for a workers license or a hardship license. All of these offences are determined in the Magistrates Court before a Magistrate (not a jury). Although these offences immediately seem minor in nature it is important you take up our offer of a free no obligation case appraisal so you understand exactly what the consequences are for any action you take before the court. Send us a message today if you would like to talk to us about your charges or visit our website (www.gnechlawyers.com) for more information.

03.01.2022 Are you an aspiring young lawyer? Do you know someone who is? Gnech and Associates Principal Solicitor Calvin Gnech has some advice for kickstarting your legal career and making the most of your time pre-admission.