The Administrative Review Tribunal decision addressed a recurring question: when does supervision become a justice responsibility rather than a disability support?
"Engagement in international processes is vital, as we are better practitioners and policy makers when we understand how other states are promoting human rights and addressing access to justice deficits."
"Protection should support agency, not automatically replace it" was the central message of a conference session examining the evolving role of lawyers in aged care, guardianship and supported decision-making.
Succession lawyers are increasingly dealing with informal wills, from handwritten notes to smartphone records. At the QLS Specialist Practice Conference, Hannah Kulaga explored the legal and practical challenges of proving testamentary intention in an evolving area of succession law.
QCAT Senior Member Joanne Browne says Queensland's ageing population and rising guardianship matters are creating new challenges for lawyers, highlighting the issue during a keynote address at the QLS Specialist Practice Conference.