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• Step 2: Investigation

  If the matter progresses to an investigation, the Commissioner will notify both the complainant and respondent.

• Step 3: Dismissal or discipline application

  After the investigation, the Commissioner must decide whether to dismiss the matter or proceed to a discipline application.

• Claim farming

  Claim farming involves approaching people and pressuring them into making a claim for compensation. It is an offence for legal practitioners to engage in claim farming in Queensland.

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• Accessibility

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• Complaints and investigations

  Learn what to do if a complaint has been made about you or if the Commission is conducting an investigation.

• Sexual harassment

  Sexual harassment in any form is unacceptable. Workplace sexual harassment is a serious issue for the legal profession and can amount to professional misconduct.

• Step 4: Disciplinary proceedings

  Some investigations result in discipline applications, where the Commissioner commences proceedings against the respondent in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) or before the Legal Practice Committee (the Committee).

• Compensation orders