Complaint flowchart
ENQUIRY RECEIVED COMPLAINT RECEIVED LSC INITIATES
OWN MOTION INVESTIGATION
ASSESS COMPLAINT
Matter resolved Consumer dispute Conduct complaint Summary dismissal
informally and/or
advice given. No
further action
required Suggest mediation and refer
the matter to the relevant
regulatory authority
If matter unable to
be resolved
informally, INVESTIGATE COMPLAINT
complainant
advised to lodge
complaint
LSC conducts BAQ conducts
investigation investigation
REVIEW INVESTIGATION
Initiate prosecution Dismiss matter
Prosecution flowchart
PROSECUTION
LSC files discipline application LSC issues summons
…in Queensland Civil
..in Legal Practice and Administrative …in the
Committee Tribunal Magistrates Court
Decisions Decisions Decisions
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and Orders and Orders and Orders
Appeal decision in Queensland Appeal decision in
Civil and Administrative Tribunal District Court
Appeal decision in Any further appeals…..
Court of Appeal
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