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Perspectives

Indigenous lawyer Candice Hughes driven to advocate for vulnerable children

“Getting a fair outcome for a young person, having a magistrate listen and consider, making sure their story is heard. Those are the moments that matter."

17 July 2026

Warm introduction to pro bono at Fireside Chat

Events

Puppy yoga and debating on agenda at elder abuse conference

News

Recharge after discontinuance not an abuse of process, court finds

In practice

Spotlight on funding medicinal cannabis in compensation insurance

The judicial consideration of funding for medicinal cannabis in various Queensland insurance schemes has been limited.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

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

Mix, match, master your practice

The most effective legal technology ecosystems are not the most complex ones.

Career Moves

Penelope Nicholls promoted to Partner as Hamilton Locke expands partnership

New lateral partners include the appointment of the first Head of Tax and two further tax partners, a partner in the real estate team, and the newly promoted Partner in Hamilton Locke Private.

Career Moves

Three recognised with promotions at Damien Greer Lawyers

Joshua Williams has been promoted to Special Counsel, and Danyon Jacobs and Tyson Flamsteed to Associate.

Career Moves

Michael Lynch Family Lawyers announces four promotions

Stephanie Smith has been promoted to Special Counsel, Bridget Donaldson and Julian Ladd to Senior Associate, and Victoria Lierse to Associate.

Career Moves

New boutique firm aims to help founders with decisions

Commercial lawyer Troy Maloney has set up Camber Law & Advisory with a focus on Queensland founders and owners in technology, manufacturing, agriculture and hospitality.

Career Moves

GLG Legal elevates Finn Appleton to Associate

The new Associate advises clients across all aspects of residential and commercial property transactions.

In practice

Restrictive practices in aged care – who can give consent when your client lacks capacity?

Who can give informed consent for the use of a restrictive practice for a person in aged care who lacks the capacity to give their consent can be difficult to navigate.

Perspectives

I have ADHD – what’s your superpower?

Neurodivergence does not mean being less capable. It simply means taking a different path to reach the same outcome, writes Senior Associate Libby Thomas.