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Federal Court and Family Court of Australia Judge Kevin Lapthorn will be guest of honour at an annual dinner in Toowoomba next week.
The Crime and Corruption Commission has lost a bid to keep confidential the punishments handed to police officers involved in corrupt conduct.
The Chief Justice reflected on 2024 with a well-placed feeling of pride at yesterday's Exchange of Christmas Greetings.
A barrister of 30 years who failed to disclose his conviction for contempt has been denied a practising certificate.
Justice Henry's Associate Madison Thieme was one of seven newly admitted solicitors on 6 December including her partner Ashley Raymond.
Profession updates
Update to Victims Register forms
12 December 2024
Land Title Practice Manual updated
9 December 2024
Arrangements in applications, crime
9 December 2024
New deceased estates ruling from QRO
5 December 2024
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Celebrating our members
QLS celebrates our loyal members who have contributed a remarkable 25 and 50 years to the Society and the profession.
Excellence in Law Awards
Meet this year’s QLS Excellence in Law Award winners. Read about their achievements and we showcase photos from the 2024 event.
Call to Parties 2024
In this election year and as part of its advocacy work, QLS has developed its Call to Parties Statement setting out key issues of concern for the profession.
Perspectives
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Legal Aid Queensland receives more than 40,000 applications for legal aid each year and approves about 75 per cent.
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This week is Human Rights Week which will culminate on Human Rights Day and this year's theme is All Humans are Born Free and Equal in Dignity and Rights.
Nicola Field
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QLS Disability and Accessibility Network member Ashleigh DoRozario writes about her experience of court accessibility on International Day of People with Disability.
Ashleigh DoRozario
Careers
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Matthew Major, Riana Ullattikulam, Isobel Crowther, Grace Georgilopoulos.
In practice
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An experienced librarian is also on site at the Cairns library three days a week to manage and maintain the library.
- In practice
Lawyer and educator Michele Davis shares three tips for junior lawyers on improving client meeting techniques.
Michele Davis
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QLS Employer of Choice winner, Results Legal, has awarded a scholarship to a Mackay student navigating her way into law.
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The 2025 John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship was awarded to a Queensland student during the Law Council of Australia’s Gala Dinner in Canberra.
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Ben Ihle KC is recognised internationally as a leading sports lawyer. He speaks on the latest episode of The Callover.
Natalie Gauld