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EventsNews

The ballistics expert behind Australia’s biggest cases to speak at Symposium

Now retired from police service but still a sought‑after expert, Gerald Dutton continues to share that depth of knowledge including as a guest speaker at this year’s Symposium.

6 March 2026

NQ lawyer Darren Robinson, tribunal member Dr Bridget Cullen appointed to key positions within justice portfolio

Career Moves

Evolve Legal adds Special Counsel Kimberly Allen to personal injury practice

News

“I wouldn’t be here without the women in my life,” Mackay solicitor honoured for 50 years in law

News

Strong practitioner turnout as AML/CTF roadshow reaches North Queensland

More than 1300 lawyers participated in workshops across the state reflecting strong interest in preparing for the proposed 1 July commencement date.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

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

Profession Moves

Gold Coast firm marks 75th anniversary with rebranding

Collas Moro Ross Barron is celebrating 75 years in the profession with a rebrand.

Missing Wills

Missing Wills – March 2026

Notifications of missing wills for March 2026 are now available.

Career Moves

Pippa Colman Family Law expands into North Queensland with Townsville office

The Townsville office will be led by Senior Associate Nicole Turnbull.

Perspectives

Interpreter discusses realities of court translations on The Callover

Brisbane-based court interpreter and forensic translator Carl Gene Fordham talks about the realities of interpreting in legal settings.

Suburban Cowboy

New Origin eligibility law not helpful

Some laws are very important though, far more important than chickens, light bulbs, tax or environmental protection laws. I speak, of course, of State of Origin eligibility rules.

Start free, stay compliant

The clock is ticking on Tranche 2 compliance, but there's good news.

Case notes

AA v Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

The High Court has reshaped institutional liability by confirming that organisations caring for children and other vulnerable individuals owe a non-delegable duty that can render them strictly liable for intentional criminal acts committed by their delegates, regardless of the systems or safeguards they had in place.