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Chapter 14 Mental health and capacity

WEBEvery duty lawyer should be aware of provisions in the MHA and Criminal Code Act 1889 (Qld) relating to the defence of unsoundness of mind, the partial defence of diminished …

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Workplace bullying and harassment

WEBWorkplace Health and Safety Queensland. WorkSafe Qld can investigate complaints that are:. about workplace bullying (not sexual harassment) covered by the Work Health and …

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Working when under 18

WEBA young child (who is not old enough to go to school, i.e. up to 6.5 years) can work (e.g. babies acting in a TV commercial) for up to four hours on a non-school day and 12 hours …

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Guidelines framework for working with children and young people

WEBThe Best practice guidelines for working with children and young people apply to all Legal Aid Queensland staff including client information officers (who answer the legal …

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1300 MH CALL: Mental health access line

WEB1300 MH CALL (1300 64 22 55) is a confidential mental health telephone triage service that provides the first point of contact to public mental health services to Queenslanders. …

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Office of the Public Guardian

WEBThe Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) was established to protect the rights, interests and wellbeing of adults with impaired decision-making capacity, and children and young …

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Parenting arrangements and public health guidelines

WEBif you have court orders, or a parenting plan, you must continue to follow them unless you have a reasonable excuse not to. everyone must follow public health guidelines. in most …

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Guidelines for working with children and young people

WEB2. Communicate effectively. Guideline 2.1: Manage regular communication: Expect phone numbers and addresses to change, especially for a child or young person who does not …

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Possible penalties and sentences

WEBgood behaviour bond. probation. community service. graffiti removal order, if you are charged with a graffiti offence. banning order. intensive corrections order. suspended …

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Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

WEBThe Commission’s principal role is to protect and enhance the safety, health, well-being and quality of life of people receiving aged care funded by the Australian Government.It …

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What the court considers when making parenting arrangements

WEBWhen making parenting orders, the court will presume it’s in the children’s best interests for the parents to have equal shared parental responsibility, unless there has been child …

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Criminal cases in the district and Supreme courts

WEBPlease note: If you were arrested or received a Notice to Appear or a Summons before 1 November 2010, these procedures may be slightly different.If this applies to you, you …

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Representation at the Mental Health Review Tribunal

WEBFor legal aid to be granted for a patient to be represented at the Mental Health Review Tribunal the following tests must be satisfied: The applicant meets the means test, and. …

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Identification and body samples

WEBDNA samples. If you’re charged with a serious offence, the police can take a DNA sample from you—even if you don’t agree. A DNA sample may be taken by an authorised police …

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Discrimination and sexual harassment

WEBdiscriminate against someone because of a legally protected attribute (eg characteristic) they have (eg race, sex, sexuality, disability) sexually harass someone. vilify a person or …

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Talking to the police

WEBYoung people can call 1800 LAQ LAQ (1800 527 527) to talk to a lawyer and get free and confidential legal advice about: the legal rights. bail. diversionary options. getting legal …

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