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Sterling Law Sterling Law is a winning law firm based in Oxley but servicing the greater Brisbane area. We

When a loved one is struggling with severe mental illness, navigating the legal and medical systems can feel completely ...
20/07/2026

When a loved one is struggling with severe mental illness, navigating the legal and medical systems can feel completely overwhelming. If you or someone you care about is facing a Treatment Authority in Queensland, you probably have a lot of questions.

A Treatment Authority is a powerful legal mechanism, but it is also highly regulated to ensure patients’ rights are protected. Here is a clear, human-centred guide to what a Treatment Authority means and how the law safeguards those under it.

When a loved one is struggling with severe mental illness, navigating the legal and medical systems can feel completely overwhelming. If you or someone you care about is facing a Treatment Authority in Queensland, you probably have a lot of questions. A Treatment Authority is a powerful legal mechan...

Receiving a family court judgment that doesn’t go your way can be absolutely devastating. After months or even years of ...
29/06/2026

Receiving a family court judgment that doesn’t go your way can be absolutely devastating. After months or even years of emotional and financial strain, it is entirely natural to feel defeated, angry, or desperate to fix what feels like a broken system.

Your immediate instinct might be to appeal the decision. However, family law appeals are highly technical and are not simply a “second chance” to run your trial again.

Receiving a family court judgment that doesn’t go your way can be absolutely devastating. After months or even years of emotional and financial strain, it is entirely natural to feel defeated, angry, or desperate to fix what feels like a broken system. Your immediate instinct might be to appeal th...

Going through a separation or divorce is easily one of the most emotionally challenging experiences a person can face. W...
24/06/2026

Going through a separation or divorce is easily one of the most emotionally challenging experiences a person can face. When you are deep in the trenches of family law matters, it is completely natural for stress, hurt, and anger to cloud your perspective.

At our firm, we see you, and we understand how overwhelming this chapter can be. Part of our role as your legal team isn't just to handle the paperwork—it’s to help you step back, see the bigger picture, and protect your long-term future.

To help you navigate this emotional landscape, here are some of the most common "mindset traps" in family law, and how shifting your perspective can actually help you achieve a better outcome.

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Going through a separation or divorce is easily one of the most emotionally challenging experiences a person can face. When you are deep in the trenches of family law matters, it is completely natural for stress, hurt, and anger to cloud your perspective. At our firm, we see you, and we understand h...

Australia’s Free Speech Frontier: A Deep Dive into the 2026 Hate Speech BillThe legal landscape in Australia has just un...
20/01/2026

Australia’s Free Speech Frontier: A Deep Dive into the 2026 Hate Speech Bill

The legal landscape in Australia has just undergone a generational shift. With the recent passage of the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026, the federal government has introduced the toughest hate speech protections the country has ever seen.

While these laws are a direct response to the need for greater safety and social cohesion, they have ignited a massive debate: At what cost to free speech?

This blog post explores the critical changes that every Australian—and anyone interested in civil liberties—needs to understand, including:

- The "Promotion" Threshold: Why moving from "inciting" to "promoting" hatred is a legal game-changer.

- Target-Group Standards: How the new "reasonable person" test shifts the focus to the victim's perspective.

- Prohibited Groups: The significant new powers granted to the Home Affairs Minister.

Is this a necessary shield for a multicultural society, or does it risk "chilling" our political and academic discourse? ⚖️



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In January 2026, the Australian political landscape shifted significantly as the Labor government passed the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026. This legislation, moved with striking speed following a tragic attack in Bondi in late 2025, represents the most substantial expansion o...

Facing a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) application in a Queensland Magistrates Court can be one of the most stressful ex...
07/01/2026

Facing a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) application in a Queensland Magistrates Court can be one of the most stressful experiences of your life. Whether you are seeking protection or responding to an application, understanding the road ahead is the first step toward reclaiming control.

Understand the DVO process in Queensland. Learn about court mentions, safe rooms, and how a protection order affects family law. Get expert legal help today.

https://sterlinglaw.com.au/frequently-asked-questions-family-law-in-brisbane/
05/01/2026

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  How is property divided after a divorce in Australia? Contrary to popular belief, there is no “50/50” rule in Australia. Instead, the court uses a four-step process to determine a “just and equitable” split. This includes identifying your total asset pool, evaluating financial and non-fin...

Former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has been awarded $315,000 plus interest in her defamation claim against Brittany H...
27/08/2025

Former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has been awarded $315,000 plus interest in her defamation claim against Brittany Higgins after the WA Supreme Court found Higgins defamed her in a series of social media posts.

Former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has been awarded $315,000 plus interest in her defamation claim against Brittany Higgins after the WA Supreme Court has found Higgins defamed her in a series of social media posts. The facts Background Higgins worked as a media adviser for Reynolds in 2019. In M...

Rockhampton solicitor Douglas Winning, who was convicted of official corruption, will be removed from the roll of lawyer...
26/06/2025

Rockhampton solicitor Douglas Winning, who was convicted of official corruption, will be removed from the roll of lawyers after a QCAT decision.

  Rockhampton solicitor Douglas Winning, otherwise known as Doug F***ing Winning, will be removed from the roll of lawyers after a QCAT decision. The facts At about 1.00 am on Sunday 17 February 2019, police were patrolling in Rockhampton when they saw a car driving erratically and knocking over a ...

Sentencing in criminal law, as is well known, is a matter for the discretion of the sentencing Judge.
11/06/2025

Sentencing in criminal law, as is well known, is a matter for the discretion of the sentencing Judge.

  Sentencing in criminal law, as is well known, is a matter for the discretion of the sentencing Judge. A discretion in the law means that rather than ‘hard and fast’ (inflexible) rules determining the outcome, the judge is to exercise their own judgment in each case after considering all relev...

It is well known that legal fees tend to be expensive. The good news is that as a client there are a number of ways you ...
15/01/2025

It is well known that legal fees tend to be expensive. The good news is that as a client there are a number of ways you can reduce your legal fees.

It is well known hat legal fees tend to be expensive. The good news is that as a client there are a number of ways you can reduce your legal fees, as the rest of this article will show. Be proactive Most clients only come to see a lawyer when they are in legal trouble. … Continue reading "How you ...

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