Mathai Joshi
Mathai Joshi

Mathai Joshi

Senior Associate

Mathai is a solicitor in Connolly Suthers’ Criminal and Domestic Violence Law team, bringing significant experience in complex criminal litigation. Matt joined the firm in 2021 after practising in a specialist criminal law firm in Townsville, and he has since built a strong practice representing clients throughout North Queensland and across South-East Queensland.

Mathai holds a Bachelor of Laws from James Cook University and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law. He was admitted as a solicitor in 2018.

Mathai has represented clients charged with a broad range of complex and serious criminal offences. These include murder, manslaughter, drug trafficking, fraud, sexual offences, as well as traffic, regulatory, and disciplinary matters. He also represents clients who are required to appear before the Crime and Corruption Commission and regularly appears in specialist jurisdictions, including the Children’s Court, Domestic Violence Court, and the Mental Health Court.

Originally from Blackall and now long-established in Townsville, Matt brings a genuine understanding of the challenges faced by individuals navigating the justice system—particularly those in regional and remote communities. He is known for his thorough preparation, strong advocacy, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for every client.

Mathai currently serves on the Queensland Law Society Policy committees, and is the current President for the Queensland Law Society Future Leaders Committee as the first Regional President.

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Areas of Practice

Domestic and Family Violence law
Criminal & Traffic law

Qualifications/Affiliations
  • Bachelors of Law JCU
  • Graduate Diploma Practical Legal Training (PLT) College of Law
  • Member of the Townsville District law Association
  • Committee Member, Queensland Law Society Access to Justice and Pro-Bono Committee
  • President Queensland Law Society Future Leaders Committee 2025/2026
Recent Articles
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Proposed changes to Queensland Domestic Violence Law: What do these new changes mean?
Proposed changes to Queensland Domestic Violence Law: What do these new changes mean?

Over the past five (5) years there has been considerable changes to the Domestic Violence Laws in Queensland. These changes have included significant changes such as allowing the Court to only consider making a cross-order in the most exceptional of circumstances; ensuring that perpetrators of d

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From Click to Conviction: The Law on Posting Personal Information Without Consent
From Click to Conviction: The Law on Posting Personal Information Without Consent

Understanding implications of Section 474.17C of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) It is no surprise that we are well and truly living in the digital age of technology. We live in a time where the internet and social media play a significant r

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The Importance of Complying with Domestic Violence Orders: Lessons from CDL v Commissioner of Police [2024] QCA 245
The Importance of Complying with Domestic Violence Orders: Lessons from CDL v Commissioner of Police [2024] QCA 245

Domestic and Family Violence continues to be a persistent and pervasive issue within our society, and ensuring that there is compliance with Domestic Violence Orders (DVO’s) is essential to make sure that victims of Domestic Violence are protected and that the integrity of the justice syst

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When can a Court make a Domestic Violence Order?
When can a Court make a Domestic Violence Order?

Case study – ZTP v BBY [2023] QDC 59 The purpose of our Domestic Violence legislation is to ensure that people who fear or experience domestic violence are protected and kept safe.[1] The Dome

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Law update: Coercive Control Amendments
Law update: Coercive Control Amendments

In 2022 we spoke about the intention of the Queensland Government to introduce a raft of new changes to domestic violence laws in Queensland. On 11 October 2022, the proposed laws were introduced into parliam

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Traffic Offences and the Recording of Convictions: A Guide
Traffic Offences and the Recording of Convictions: A Guide

When a person is charged with a criminal offence and they have entered a plea of guilty to the charge, the standard procedure is that the Court records a criminal conviction. When the sentencing Court records a conviction on a person’s history, there is no doubt that the

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Coercive Control - New Criminal Offence
Coercive Control - New Criminal Offence

The Queensland Government has just announced that they will be adopting the recommendations of the Hear Her Voice Report and draft a new criminal offence of Coercive Control.  This article aims to provide information on what is in place currently, and wha

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Driving? Do Not Use Your Phone! - Here's Why
Driving? Do Not Use Your Phone! - Here's Why

It is common knowledge that you shouldn’t use your phone while your driving, at least for the obvious reason that it is extremely dangerous and unsafe conduct. It is also a serious offence in Queensland, whether you are trying to change the song you are listening too or trying to use

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"Get me out of here" A Guide to Queensland Bail Laws

What is it? In criminal law matters you will often see that a person charged with a criminal offence has been granted bail or is applying to the Court. Bail is a written promise to the Court (in the form of an undertaking) that you will attend to face the cha

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Can the Police stop and search me? - What the law says
Can the Police stop and search me? - What the law says

The most common question a criminal lawyer can get asked is, “what do I do if the police come to speak to me?’  The answer is fairly straightforward however most people don’t know their basic rights when it comes to interactions with the police. If you are stopped by

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Introduction of Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse
Introduction of Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse

In September 2020 the Queensland Government introduced the Criminal Code (Child Sexual Offences Reform) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019. The legislation introduced a number of significant changes to the law in Queensland.    One of the key changes to the Queens

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