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Zoran Gelic
LLB(Hons), BA(Dist.), GradDipLegPrac, LLM(Dean's Hons)Legal Practice Director
Zoran is an experienced commercial, property and dispute resolution lawyer (with more than a decade of licenced legal experience). Prior to establishing ADVIILAW, Zoran practised law as a qualified barrister and nationally accredited mediator, specialising in Court advocacy, evidence and civil procedure.
Zoran has also recently graduated with a Master of Laws (Dean’s Honours) from the University of Queensland.
Zoran has delivered high quality legal services to clients across many different industries and his unique skills, experience and expertise allow him to identify precisely what the real issues are, and what legal and practical solutions will best achieve the client’s desired outcomes.
Zoran is friendly, professional and responsive, and will always work closely with his clients to ensure that their legal experience is as seamless and cost effective as possible.
Admissions & Memberships
Admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland
Admitted to the High Court of Australia
Member of Queensland Law Society
Formal Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts (Distinction)
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Master of Laws (Dean’s Honours)
Bar Exams and Bar Practice Course (BPC65)
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Latest Articles
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Interim, interlocutory and final injunctions in defamation law
How do interim, interlocutory and final injunctions generally apply in defamation cases?
At times, an award of monetary damages may simply not be enough to console, repair and vindicate the reputation of the plaintiff. As the saying goes, the “slur remains“, or the “mud sticks“,
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The art of calculating damages in defamation cases
How are damages calculated in defamation cases?
Section 34 of the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld) states that:
“In determining the amount of damages to be awarded in any defamation proceedings, the court is to ensure that there is an appropriate and rational relationship between the harm sustained by
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The overarching objects of the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld)
What are the objectives of the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld)?
Objective 1: Provide effective and fair remedies for persons whose reputations are harmed by the publication of a defamatory matter. Objective 2: Ensure that the law of defamation does not place unreasonable limits on freedom of expression. more …
