Transfer of legal practitioner disciplinary jurisdiction from QCAT to the Supreme Court
Legal Profession (Strengthening Disciplinary Matters) Amendment Bill 2026
Private Member's BillAssembly
Introduced by: Deborah Frecklington (LNP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Legal Services Commissioner must apply to the Supreme Court instead of QCAT for disciplinary orders against legal practitioners.
Legal practitioners must answer questions or produce documents if the Supreme Court orders it.
People can now appeal to the Supreme Court if a regulatory authority refuses or cancels a local practising certificate.
People can appeal to the Supreme Court if a regulatory authority adds a condition to a practising certificate.
It is a criminal offence to publish information if the Supreme Court bans it.
It is a criminal offence to publish questions or answers that the Supreme Court disallowed during a hearing.
It is a criminal offence to publish records of evidence if the Supreme Court bans it.
Fines for these publication offences can reach 200 penalty units.