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Personal injury specialist Beth Rolton will speak at a Q&A Breakfast Event next week.
This week is National Wills Week which is focusing on encouraging middle-aged Australians to ensure they have formal wills in place.
The Legal Services Commission had discontinued three investigations into the Brisbane firm director after he gave the undertaking.
The Central Queensland Law Association event in Rockhampton included a profession dinner and an exclusive Chef’s Table at the Capricorn Food & Wine Festival.
The LawRight event surpassed the fundraising target and set a new record.
Profession updates
Change to listings for family law trials
13 September 2024
Receiver appointed for Highway Advocates Pty Ltd
12 September 2024
IP fee changes in October
10 September 2024
QLS Councillor retires
6 September 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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Read about impact of the right to disconnect in legal practices and some simple steps that can be taken to meet the new requirements.
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An independent judicial commission is a key mechanism for enhancing the openness, transparency and independence of the judicial system.
Jaime Gunning
- First nations, Perspectives
The QLS Call to Parties statement calls for urgent change to the way government implements policies and laws which affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Caiti Betts
Careers
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Leanne Stafford, Bronwen Lloyd, Amahlia Riley, Sabrina Korva, Jackson Freeman, Katie Paterson, Liam Crowley, Leilani Forbes, Shaun Barr
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TikTok challenges range from humorous and harmless to seriously dangerous activities.
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On any given week how much time do you have available for work? Now consider all the tasks that you need to accomplish – how urgent or important are they?
People
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Rockhampton's oldest firm celebrated the admission of one of their staff last month.
Natalie Gauld
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The retired criminal lawyer spent the majority of his career with ATSILS.
Natalie Gauld
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Geoffrey Porter, former Partner at Porter Hulett, practised in Wynnum for his entire career.