News
A new publication from the Law Council of Australia provides best practice advice on elder financial abuse.
A protester convicted of vandalising a war memorial has won an application to reverse a decision that prevented him fromholding a blue card.
A Childrens Court judge has overturned a detention order for a 15-year-old Indigenous child with "a considerable history of trauma and neglect”.
The number of female barristers receiving briefs is increasing, according to Law Council of Australia data.
Profession updates
P&E Court to resume in-person ADR conferences
23 September 2020
Courts update
22 September 2020
Gatton customer centre transferred to DTMR
22 September 2020
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Perspectives
- Perspectives
It may be time for a fresh look at the way we interpret the rules on mitigation.
Christopher Stackpoole
- Perspectives
Though advocates' immunity has disappeared from a number of major jurisdictions, there is a strong case for its retention in Australia.
Sam Harvey
- Perspectives
QLS seeks changes to protect dependent temporary visa holders from domestic and family violence.
Taya Hunt, Natalie De Campo
In business
- In business
Your 'next' might be exactly what your business needs...
Shane Budden
- Your legal workplace
This column covers wages and allowances under the Legal Services Award 2020.
Rob Stevenson
- Your law library
QLS members can order their free copy of the Queensland Legal Yearbook 2019.
In practice
- What's new in succession law
We are reminded once more than only a court can determine the validity of a will – even if the parties are in agreement.
Christine Smyth
- In practice
A recent Supreme Court case illustrates the point that contractual provision of a notice differs from meeting a contractual obligation.
Catherine Jackson
- In practice
More prescriptive lending processes are one potential outcome following the recent ASIC v Westpac appeal decision.
William Isdale, Sam Walpole
Wellbeing
- Wellbeing
Reflection is a powerful tool to inform and educate a person. Mistakes are inevitable and the real value of mistakes is how you respond and rectify the mistake.
Michele Davis
- Wellbeing
Do you usually start your days feeling energetic and focused, but find yourself in a mental haze and physically tired by the early afternoon? The key to ensuring that your ability to do high-level work at 4pm is the same that it was a 9am, may involve a more efficient management of your physical, mental and emotional energy levels throughout the day. Here are some tips for a better balance between energy expenditure and renewal.
Rebecca Niebler
- Wellbeing
Our collective experiences of 2020 - dealing with a pandemic that has changed communities, workplaces and politics all over the world - have not only disrupted business as usual, but have also introduced new challenges in people management. Supporting employees’ mental health and wellbeing is a key responsibility for every manager, and developing and strengthening the skills to do so has become critical this year. Here are some tips and suggestions.
Rebecca Niebler
Outside the law
- Outside the law
I believe there is a lot to be said about taking your time following graduation to not just reflect on what you just achieved, but also to avoid burnout and set some goals and take time for yourself.
Sheetal Deo
- Behind the Beverage, Outside the law
In the second last year of my law degree, I fell pregnant with my son. I remember looking at the positive pregnancy test and saying to myself - "Okay Sarah. Just do it. You've got this."
Lexi Kehl
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