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Qld Legal Services Commission

Decided, but not filed

At 30 June 2025 the Commission had decided to bring disciplinary proceedings in 36 matters that it had not yet filed. A year earlier the number was also 36. Its explanation: "Filing of these matters is being managed in the overall context of ensuring that the Commission is able to adequately...

At 30 June 2025 the Commission had decided to bring disciplinary proceedings in 36 matters that it had not yet filed. A year earlier the number was also 36. Its explanation: "Filing of these matters is being managed in the overall context of ensuring that the Commission is able to adequately resource all matters at various stages that are already filed with the disciplinary bodies."

Another 72 applications were already in QCAT, waiting for a hearing or a decision. The Commission says delay at the tribunal means "less deterrence achieved, both personal and general". A Bill introduced in May 2026 would move the work to the Supreme Court; Regulator Review could not confirm whether it has passed. It would not change how many matters the Commission has the resources to file.

Sources: LSC Annual Report 2023-24, p 31; Annual Report 2024-25, pp 36-37; Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee, Report No. 37 (July 2026).