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Legal practitioners joined the sea of rainbow at Brisbane’s 2020 ‘Pride Stride’. Proudly showing their support in advancing the visibility, bravery, resilience and wellness of all LGBTIQ+ people.
A man jailed for molesting his daughter has lost an appeal on the jail term because it caused him "mental suffering".
As time ticks over to mark 50 years of dedicated service as one of Queensland’s leading solicitors–a cursory glance over Greg Vickery’s achievements shows they are not only exhaustive, but reflect an individual who is a genuine Renaissance man.
The State Government has introduced a Bill to extend the operation of COVID emergency measures until 30 April 2021.
Profession updates
Practitioners reminded to set-up OSR Online account by 18 December
30 November 2020
MAIC unveils new digital claim form
30 November 2020
Government ID office reopens for photographic sessions
30 November 2020
Auscript assigns new contact points for practitioners
27 November 2020
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Human Rights Act
Australia’s peak law body says it is time to reignite the conversation, calling on the Australian Government to implement a federal Human Rights Act.
Domestic and Family Violence
Queensland Law Society supports government and community efforts to fight domestic and family violence, with a focus on ensuring that lawyers are properly equipped to deal with the legal response to domestic and family violence.
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Perspectives
- Letters to the editor
How can we step up to meet the challenge of judicial bullying?
, Sean Kelly, Kelly Legal
- Perspectives
In a follow-up to Gracie's story, this is Jason's story and how our community legal centres help to provide fair and equal access to justice.
, Tony Keim
- Perspectives
Some 2500 years later, it seems we are bidding a fond farewell to a key ritual of society.
, Shane Budden
In business
- Career moves
Landers & Rogers launches a Brisbane-based workplace relations and safety (WR&S) practice.
- In business
Notifications of missing wills for November 2020 are now available.
In practice
- What's new in succession law
An intestate estate and quest for lost beneficiaries leads us to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the status of birth certificates.
, Christine Smyth
- In practice
Beynon v Blackledge [2020] QDC 286
, Liam O’Shaughnessy
- In practice
Malone on behalf of the Western Kangoulu People v State of Queensland [2020] FCA 1188
, Shane Budden
Wellbeing
- Wellbeing
Some people seem to thrive on conflict. Have you ever been at the receiving end of extreme and volatile behaviour, blame-shifting tactics and unnecessary drama? Chances are that working as a solicitor, you have had your fair share of encounters with high-conflict personalities (HCPs). Read on to find out more how to spot them early on and how to use the BIFF method as a helpful communication tool.
, Rebecca Niebler
- Wellness
They’re everywhere: low carb and no-carb diets for weight loss. However, like with any diet or trend, we need to know the risks and how to meticulously manage them. One of the prominent risks of a low/no-carb diet, especially when actioned without the supervision of a professional, is impaired memory and cognitive function. Here's what the science says...
, Hannah Wilson
- Wellbeing
To provide their colleagues and peers with practical and useful ideas on how to prioritise and strengthen health and wellbeing, members of the Wellbeing Working have each contributed their top wellbeing tips. Let us know your favourite!
, QLS Wellbeing Working Group
Outside the law
- Outside the law, Suburban cowboy
You may recall that last column I pointed out our brains are out to get us... I come forth now with more proof.
, Shane Budden
- Outside the law
Here are five books I think every lawyer should read – not that everyone should, because that list is too broad, and incidentally would start with The Lord of the Rings...
, Shane Budden
- Outside the law
John Kruger and Trent Wakerley were faced with an emotional dilemma after a former client had passed and the client's children could not attend the funeral.
, Erin MacKinnon
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