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QLS welcomes appointment of respected silk Paul Freeburn QC to the Supreme Court.
A self-represented litigant whose latest court action was a failed bid to sue 'The Queen' has been declared a vexatious litigant, – with his latest matter described as a “confused hodgepodge of confusion".
A Brisbane inquest will attempt to establish how schoolgirl Tiahleigh Palmer was killed by her foster father.
R v Lovett (a pseudonym) [2021] QCA 46
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Notes from the Executive Committee
10 May 2021
Youth justice changes commence
6 May 2021
COVID-19 regulatory changes extended to 30 September
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2020–the perfect year to introduce a Human Rights Act
Introducing a major change to public sector accountability can be a difficult task in the best of times. Throw in COVID-19 just three months into implementation, and the degree of difficulty goes to the next level, right? Well, yes but no.
Domestic and Family Violence
Queensland Law Society supports government and community efforts to fight domestic and family violence, with a focus on ensuring that lawyers are properly equipped to deal with the legal response to domestic and family violence.
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Perspectives
- Perspectives
After more than 20 years on the bench, Justice Philippides spoke with QLS Proctor on the day she stepped down..
, Tony Keim
- Perspectives
The Child Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 was passed last month and received assent last week.
, Anna Whip
- First nations
A conversation with criminal lawyer and human rights advocate Ron Behlau.
, Joshua Apanui
In business
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In practice
- Casenotes
Tribunal success doesn’t mean the decision was ‘wrong’, or that costs will follow.
, Shane Budden
Wellbeing
- Wellbeing
Women in Law, particularly in leadership, are a celebratory development in modern society and it is a fight that is still being fought today. One of the challenges facing women is spoken of far less often–when women in leadership don't support each other or even go so far as to bully.
- Wellbeing
Similar to nature meditation where you focus on being aware of our surroundings whilst in nature, joyspotting is the mindfulness practice of becoming attuned to the joy in our surroundings. So, how do we practise joyspotting while rushing to work and going about our day?
, Lauren Phelps
- Wellbeing
What should you be fuelling your body with to get you through those long days and training sessions? A little awareness goes a long way.
, Hannah Wilson
Outside the law
- Suburban cowboy
Today's topic is roller-skating - enough said.
, Shane Budden
- Outside the law, Spotlight
Some years ago I found myself on a panel reviewing applications from law students for summer clerkship positions in a law firm. As we worked through the amazing applications from outstanding students, I began to seriously question my credentials for the role.
, Fiona Yeang
- Outside the law, Spotlight
Oliver Collins was a lawyer, writer, advocate, friend and fashion icon and role model, who sadly passed away last week after a fall from his wheelchair.
, Sheetal Deo
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