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News

Advocacy focuses on written word

Justice David Boddice spoke about the importance of written advocacy, at the Gold Coast Legal Conference on Friday.

16 June 2025

Tech ‘revolution’ for Federal Court

News

High Court luminary at PLS fundraiser

News

Judge encourages candour at all times

Careers

Career Moves: WGC Lawyers

Cairns firm welcomes new family lawyer.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

Barrister’s sexual harassment of junior solicitor found to be unsatisfactory conduct

Elder law

QLS proposes EPOA reforms

QLS has taken a special interest in the prevention of elder abuse. Sunday, 15 June, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Careers

Career Moves: Rostron Carlyle Rojas

Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers has announced the appointment of two Partners to spearhead the firm’s criminal law practice groups.

Wellbeing

Gratitude can improve our wellbeing

Think about or share past positive experiences with others to reinforce feelings of gratitude. It might be a funny story or a great result on a matter.

Careers

Career Moves: Walker Webb

Dean Foley spent several years as a Judicial Registrar with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia's Brisbane Registry.

Perspectives

Confidentiality, privilege belong to client

Sometimes we need to warn clients that certain information they intend to give us may be compelled to be provided to others, and we must give that full warning to a client.