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Luke Borgert

PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS

Practice Leader
Luke Borgert

(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.

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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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  • The Brisbane Lions, A Coach’s Press Conference, And the Bigger Picture
  • Jurisdictional objection to unfair dismissal
  • 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

Vocare Law Understanding

We recognise the devastating consequences human error, institutional failures, fractured relationships, discrimination and other wrongs have on the whole person. We understand the importance of life-giving community; of safe and healthy families, institutions, charities, churches, schools and businesses that shape lives and culture. Cultivating wise decision making requires space, dignity, discretion and clarity around risks and options. Each of our lawyers believe in the call on their lives to contribute to the fabric of this world through measured, timely and strategic counsel, courageous advocacy and clear documentation. This leads to Just Redemptive Outcomes®.

Advice You Can Trust

We offer customised professional legal services tailored to meet our clients’ needs. Our values are service, care and excellence. Our people are our strength. We nurture them by creating a healthy team environment which encourages them to make positive contributions in delivering our legal services. Our communities are missions focused. We exercise our generosity by making contributions at a local, national and international level.

Service

We are dedicated to seeing our clients flourish, serving their objectives and supporting their missions.

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Care

We exercise care knowing that we are entrusted with significant issues in people’s lives.

Excellence

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