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Homelessness in Queensland is a major issue as it is in all Australian jurisdictions. People can become homeless for many reasons, some of which are connected to legal problems such as domestic violence, separation, or loss of employment. The 2016 census found that 46.1 in 10,000 Queenslanders were homeless. This article examines how homelessness in…

On 24 April 2020, the Queensland government passed the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation. The Regulation makes temporary changes to the Queensland Residential Tenancies Act to make allowances for tenants suffering excessive hardship because of COVID-19 and will remain in force until 31 December 2020. It was made under the power…

Attending court in person is generally mandatory in any court matter with appearances by phone or video conference reserved for when there are exceptional circumstances. However, due to the Coronavirus court appearances by phone and video are to become the new normal, with appearances in person limited to urgent matters. This article outlines how Queensland…

All Australian states and territories have now passed new laws in an attempt to limit the spread of the Coronavirus. The new laws amend existing health legislation, making it possible for governments to declare Public Health Emergencies for much longer than they could under the legislation previously.  They also make it possible for wide-ranging emergency…