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It was a packed house at the QLS Family and Criminal Law Conference on Friday.
A female high school student required to wear a skirt to formal events claimed the school's uniform policy treated boys more favourably than girls.
The Sofitel Central Brisbane was buzzing on Friday when it hosted the QLS Family and Criminal Law Conference.
This year’s moot problem required students to address the accessory liability of two directors under the Corporations Act and the tort of deceit.
The woman posted drugs to the facility in a package falsely marked "private and confidential legal correspondence" in the hope it would avoid detection by prison security.
Magistrate Dominic Brunello was officially welcomed at a ceremony on Friday in Brisbane.
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A key aspect of the Society's advocacy work are calls to campaigning parties to consider and respond to priority issues identified by QLS members.
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This year’s moot problem required students to address the accessory liability of two directors under the Corporations Act and the tort of deceit.
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