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Queensland Law Society’s first Inclusion at Work Panel Discussion and Lunch yesterday was a packed house.
Directives were issued to the Peak Downs mine operator following concerns about the use of heavy machinery during violent electrical storms at the site.
New solicitor Michael Phillips knows he has the full support of the firm as they all celebrated his admission last week.
The sole practitioner sent correspondence deemed "discourteous, offensive and thoughtless" to an opposing solicitor in a domestic violence matter.
Lawyers were recognised by QLS for 25-year and 50-year memberships in the profession at Brisbane's Customs House recently.
Profession updates
FCFCOA update on Applications for Review
19 November 2024
Courts will not accept Amex payments
14 November 2024
FCFCOA expands virtual court pilot
12 November 2024
Changes to digital identity branding
11 November 2024
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Celebrating our members
QLS celebrates our loyal members who have contributed a remarkable 25 and 50 years to the Society and the profession.
Excellence in Law Awards
Meet this year’s QLS Excellence in Law Award winners. Read about their achievements and we showcase photos from the 2024 event.
Call to Parties 2024
In this election year and as part of its advocacy work, QLS has developed its Call to Parties Statement setting out key issues of concern for the profession.
Perspectives
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'It has been natural to recruit litigators to be mediators of disputes. Litigators know how to analyse the issues and can understand how they relate to the dispute.'
Walter Sofronoff KC
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Proctor continues to showcase roles in the legal profession. Our eighth in the series features Hugo Southcott, a solicitor with McCullough Robertson.
Natalie Gauld
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The new State Government has two Parliamentary sitting dates before the end of 2024 to roll out its agenda for change.
Jaime Gunning
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Hervey Bay firm Corser Sheldon & Gordon (CSG) Law is proud to announce that Georgia Roelofs was admitted as a solicitor on 11 November 2024 in Brisbane's Banco Court.
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New solicitor Michael Phillips knows he has the full support of the firm as they all celebrated his admission last week.
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Hyland v Transport Accident Commission [2024] VSC 641
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The King v Hatahet [2024] HCA 23
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Hervey Bay firm Corser Sheldon & Gordon (CSG) Law is proud to announce that Georgia Roelofs was admitted as a solicitor on 11 November 2024 in Brisbane's Banco Court.
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New solicitor Michael Phillips knows he has the full support of the firm as they all celebrated his admission last week.
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More than 130 lawyers were admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland on Monday in Brisbane.
Natalie Gauld