(Brisbane based)
Luke is our Practice Leader – Compensation and Senior Associate at Vocare Law.
He was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2019 after graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the University of Queensland and obtaining a Graduate Diploma from the College of Law.
Luke has always had a genuine passion for people and community. He understands that the legal system can be a precarious and difficult arena for those outside law and so he is passionate about guiding clients through the legal process to a ‘fresh start’ on the other side.
Areas of Expertise
- motor vehicle accident CTP claims
- workcover common law claims
- PIPA claims (including medical negligence and historical child abuse)
- representation and advice for serious, indictable and simple offences
- Youth Justice matters before the Brisbane Children’s Court and Children’s Court of Queensland
- applications for special hardship orders and work licences.
- representation (including to trial) in commercial litigation disputes
- debt recovery and enforcement proceedings;
- trademark advice.
- representation within the Fair Work Commission
- employment contract advice.
- School policy advice including workplace health & safety and anti-discrimination law
Luke ran a complex two-day trial in the District Court of Queensland and obtained a successful outcome. Read the decision here.
Luke was also successful in applying to the Supreme Court of Queensland to allow his client the privilege of being able to drive. Read the decision here.
Luke has enjoyed serving in a variety of ministries, having regularly volunteered with Lutheran Youth of Queensland (LYQ) and Red Frogs Australia. He has previously volunteered with the Homeless Persons Legal Clinic (HPLC).
Luke serves on College Council at Redeemer Lutheran College, Rochedale, and is a member of the State Advisory Council for Prison Fellowship Australia – Queensland.
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- Serious misconduct includes recording workplace conversations & not following COVID-19 mandates
- No Jury Order – Greater Brisbane COVID Lockdown
- Case Note: Edwards v Queensland Police Service [2021] QDC 88
- UPDATE: Mandatory Reporting – The Criminal Code (Child Sexual Offences Reform) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020
- Borrowing dulls the edge of friendships
- Setting Aside Deeds of Settlement in Child Sexual Abuse Claims
- The Largest Award in Western Australian History
- Don’t Cough in the Nurse’s face
- Sorry Not Sorry! Employer protection for apologies and expressions of regret
- Lessons from the A-League : Standing down players without pay
- Legal privilege trumps police search warrant
