The essential annual Driving Offences Intensive provides you with the exceptional opportunity to hear directly from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) about its new powers in Queensland. Plus, gain a critical deep dive into recent traffic cases that change the legal landscape.  Receive the best practice guidance on common driving offences and licence disqualifications. Gain strategies to enable you to master the art of argument with expert legal advocacy tips for your next traffic offences matters.  A Masterclass not to be missed.

Presenters

David Cole, Barrister
David has devoted over 25 years in the pursuit of justice throughout Australia. He is focused on Traffic matters, Criminal Law, Drug and Alcohol matters, Commercial Litigation, and Family Law. David’s experience in the RAAF working on advanced avionics systems on supersonic aircraft and electronics, including sensitive radar, communications, targeting and calibration technologies, have served him well when working alongside Australia’s leading experts in police radar equipment and countermeasures. David is a graduate of the University of Queensland (Bachelor of Laws), University of Melbourne (Graduate Diploma of Military Law) and the Australian National University (Master of Laws). David has lectured at both Bond University and Southern Cross University in Queensland. After leaving Crown Law, David worked for the Department of Defence as a Senior Legal Officer in Administrative Law. He is an excellent mediator, experienced in assisting with enforcement or modifications of existing court orders. These include custody and parenting arrangements as well as grandparents' rights. He is also experienced in obtaining protective orders for victims of domestic violence. David is in court every day defending alleged drug and alcohol driving offences and has become renowned throughout Australia for his expertise in these matters.


Adam Dwyer, Consultant, Fisher Dore Lawyers
Adam has completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees in law. He has been awarded postgraduate degrees in Commercial Law and Criminology and has completed a Master of Business Administration and a master’s in justice. He is a former lecturer in Justice Studies at Queensland TAFE and is currently studying towards his Doctor of Laws. Adam is well placed by virtue of his qualifications to advise and represent corporate clients and individuals in all white-collar crime matters. He appears in all courts and Crime Commission hearings.


Brett Hearnden, Director of Prosecutions, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)
Brett has a wealth of experience in regulatory law, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the Australian transport sector, specifically in the regulation of the road transport sector.


Brooke Winter, Criminal Lawyer, Principal, Brooke Winter Solicitors
Brooke has been working continuously and exclusively in the criminal arena for 30 years in various capacities. Brooke was previously a prosecutor in New South Wales and then Queensland for several years prior to becoming a Defence Lawyer in 2006. Brooke has worked extensively in metropolitan and country NSW, then for the last 18 years on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane. Brooke focuses his skills on Criminal Law and is a specialist in Traffic Law and Domestic Violence Law (acting for both respondents and aggrieved). He has had extensive experience in both the Magistrates Courts in Queensland and the Local Courts in NSW. Brooke has represented many people in the District and Supreme Courts in both Queensland and NSW, and in the Court of Petty Sessions and Supreme Courts in Tasmania.


Ray Hassall, Principal, Lincoln Regulatory Consulting
Ray is an experienced regulatory and policy professional with almost 30 years’ experience at the state and national level in designing and implementing land transport regulatory reform. This experience encompasses operational decision-making for high-risk industry activities, legal and regulatory policy design, administrative review, strategic analysis, high-level stakeholder liaison, and intergovernmental relations. Ray has a deep background in regulatory compliance and his experience includes acting as a compliance expert for a legal publisher, a peer reviewer for national and international transport publications, and the design and execution of strategic functions for the NHVR as the inaugural head of its national prosecution and enforcement arm.


Joe Wicking, Senior Associate, Potts Lawyers
Joe is a dedicated and experienced criminal and traffic lawyer. He is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law (QLD) and practices exclusively in this area. Joe is a member of the Queensland Law Society’s Criminal Law Committee. He has also been recognised as one of Queensland’s Leading Criminal & Traffic Lawyers by Doyle’s Guide for a number of years. Joe routinely appears before the Supreme, District and Magistrates Courts in Queensland. In addition to a busy practice, Joe is active in mentoring other lawyers who practice in Criminal and Traffic Law.