About this event

Commonwealth Criminal Law

Presenter details: Lana Millar, Solicitor, LAQ, and Zane Playle, Solicitor, LAQ

Overview

This presentation will provide an overview of Commonwealth criminal law in pracvtice, examining the laws created by the Commonwealth Government and the types of conduct regulated under federal legislation. We will cover areas of Commonwealth sentencing, mandatory minimum sentencing regime, mental health and bail. The presentation will also discuss how Commonwealth offences differ from state and territory offences. Through relevant examples and legal principles, the presentation aims to develop an understanding of the nature, enforcement, and significance of Commonwealth criminal law in practice.

Date: Friday, 11 December 2026

Time: 1pm-2.30pm

This is the registration for the in-person attendance for CPDs.

CPD Details
Points: [1.5] | Suggested CPD category: Substantive Law (SL)

The system of self-assessment underpinning the CPD scheme requires individual practitioners to determine the number of units for which they will claim credit (see the Queensland Law Society CPD Guide).

Accordingly, the Learning and Development team have only suggested a CPD category. A practitioner may decide that another category is more appropriate.

Contact: LAQ Learning and Development with any enquiries.

Contact the host of Commonwealth Criminal Law