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The appointment of two new High Court judges has been announced.
Queensland’s Court of Appeal has refused a child leave to appeal a 3½-year detention order handed down for dangerous operation of
a motor vehicle causing death and other offences.
The Court of Appeal has backed a Gold Coast bikie who refused to give police his phone PIN because it contained legally privileged information.
The Pride in Law fourth annual address will be held at the Banco Court next month.
ASIC Deputy Chair Daniel Crennan QC has resigned.
The appointment of two new High Court judges has been announced.
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Call to Parties
QLS has called on the state’s political parties to consider and respond to priority issues in its 2020 Call to Parties Statement. Read more about important legal issues for the election here!
Motor vehicle disputes at QCAT: Some practical observations
On 1 September 2019, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Yvette D’Ath, issued a press release entitled ‘New “Lemon Laws” put squeeze on dodgy car dealers’.
Future Leaders Committee
We’re calling for the next generation of lawyers to step up and ‘shape the future’ of the Queensland legal profession in the first ever democratic election just for QLS full members 35 years old or younger, or with less than five years PAE.
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Perspectives
- Perspectives
The people and practice of law were very different in the mid-20th Century. Among those who successfully moved from one 'world' to the next was Jim FitzGerald.
Patrick FitzGerald, Dr John de Groot
- Perspectives
Whether to conceal or disclose to an employer that you are disabled is a dilemma faced by many - do you "come out" as a person with a disability or not?
Fiona Yeang
- First nations
Sasha Purcell aims to take her message to the United Nations on behalf of Indigenous peoples, including Torres Strait Islanders.
Tony Keim
In business
- In business
Here's a quick guide to the current incarnation of JobKeeper for legal industry employers.
Rob Stevenson
- Back to basics
Preparing an expert to give evidence in the Federal Court requires careful forethought.
Kylie Downes QC
In practice
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Pandell & Walburg (No.2) [2020] FCCA 1853
Robert Glade-Wright
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Joplin & Parkins[2020] FamCA 403
Robert Glade-Wright
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Hadwick & Scadden [2020] FamCAFC 168
Robert Glade-Wright
Wellbeing
- Wellbeing
Rebecca Niebler uncovers five simple actions you can implement daily to protect and strengthen your wellbeing and resilience.
Rebecca Niebler
- Wellbeing
Cravings for food (especially carb-rich foods) are usually a response to an emotional craving to feel happy.
Hannah Wilson
Outside the law
- Outside the law
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are disproportionately and systemically oppressed by the justice system. I wanted to utilise the privileges I have in accessing tertiary education to gain qualifications in an area where I can become an advocate for, and empower, my people.
Sheetal Deo
- Outside the law, Suburban cowboy
The human is so impressive that we often only appreciate it when it becomes apparent that it has been disengaged... especially if someone uses the phrase "make America great again."
Shane Budden
- Behind the Beverage, Outside the law
What’s a weird fact people wouldn’t know about me? Well … I have a mild allergy to toothpaste and until I developed a tolerance … I used bicarb and salt! How’s that for an opener?!
Lexi Kehl
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