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Queensland’s Legal Services Commission has prosecuted another person for using Airtasker to offer legal services despite not being qualified.
Jessica Louise Wager, also known as Jessica Lindman, created a profile under the name “Jessica Louise” and engaged with customers seeking help with their legal affairs.
In Mackay Magistrates Court, Wager was convicted of illegally holding herself out to be a lawyer and fined $7000 plus $1000 in costs.
Commissioner Megan Mahon said there had been an increase in unlawful operators using online platforms and social media.
“Fundamental to the protection of anyone seeking legal services is ensuring those services are lawfully provided by qualified, licensed and insured practitioners,” Mahon said in a statement.
Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg says Smart Ticketing will not be fully implemented, without the need for Go Cards, until December 2027.
Smart Ticketing is expected to be introduced on the final three bus services in Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast by June, allowing commuters to tap on and off using credit cards and smartphones.
But Mickelberg said commuters who were unable to use a credit card or smartphone would need to keep tapping their Go Card until a replacement reloadable card was available.
He blamed the former Labor government for the delay, and the budget blowing out from $371 million to $433.75 million.
“Running two systems due to Labor’s delays is not efficient but must be done to ensure everyone who wants to use public transport can, no matter how they choose to tap on,” the minister said.
Treasurer David Janetzki will hand down the state budget update on Thursday.
Queensland’s Legal Services Commission has prosecuted another person for using Airtasker to offer legal services despite not being qualified.
Jessica Louise Wager, also known as Jessica Lindman, created a profile under the name “Jessica Louise” and engaged with customers seeking help with their legal affairs.
In Mackay Magistrates Court, Wager was convicted of illegally holding herself out to be a lawyer and fined $7000 plus $1000 in costs.
Commissioner Megan Mahon said there had been an increase in unlawful operators using online platforms and social media.
“Fundamental to the protection of anyone seeking legal services is ensuring those services are lawfully provided by qualified, licensed and insured practitioners,” Mahon said in a statement.
Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times’ news blog. Today the city can expect a mostly sunny day, with a top temperature of 32 degrees.
In news you need to know this morning:
Last year’s Queensland road toll of 301 was the highest since 2009, and already this year 17 people have died in traffic accidents. But Queensland Transport suspects vulnerable road users are involved in more non-fatal crashes than police know about.
Brisbane residents are set to sweat through the end of January as hot, humid conditions intensify this week. Senior meteorologist Livio Regano said Brisbane city could expect a top of 35 degrees tomorrow and Thursday and perhaps a scorching 37 on Friday.
Nine News Queensland has announced the retirement of its long-standing evening news presenter Andrew Lofthouse, who said it was time for him to “pull back and slow down a little” while dealing with a health issue.
Broncos’ five-man dilemma: A Bronco who was told he could leave has dug his heels in, headlining our list of NRL players out to keep their careers alive.
Wallabies forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has urged Rugby Australia to do whatever it takes to retain Taniela Tupou, even as another strongman, Massimo De Lutiis, emerges as a solid back-up option in the front row.
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