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News

No kidding in goat breeder’s bid for whistleblower protection

The breeder claimed she was banned from the 2023 show after she alleged discrimination or unfair targeting of her by the Goat Show Competition Judge and the Chief Show Steward when she exhibited at the 2022 show.

18 August 2026

Traumatic brain injuries need timely and appropriate treatment, rehabilitation

News

Fine, reprimand for ignoring LSC letters

News

Ceremonial sitting to honour late Judge Amanda Coulthard

Events

‘Understand’ what bad habits you bring to court, advises Northern Judge

Justice Johnstone, Judges Lynham and Kahler, Magistrate Taylor and Claire Grant KC shared their experiences.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

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

Case notes

Parties dispute access time spent with 16-year-old pet dog

The parties also agreed to property orders to the effect that they each keep the property in their respective possession, but they could not agree to orders regarding a 16-year-old dog, “C”.

Perspectives

Computer says yes (more often, and more accurately)

The problems of AI are well known and oft discussed in the legal world, but there are benefits as well, and getting to more accurate bail decisions may be one of the best of them.

How rising rates are driving more Australians to review their home loan

The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the cash rate three times this year, bringing it to 4.35 per cent.

In practice

When grief becomes a recognised mental health condition

A primary barrier to “nervous shock” claims being pursued is proving that the psychological harm has extended beyond mere grief and has given rise to a recognised psychiatric disorder.