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News

Firms grapple with AML/CTF grey areas as QLS launches statewide roadshow

Law firms looking for answers to fundamental questions about the impact of the anti‑money laundering regime have highlighted the importance of the QLS member roadshow that got underway this week.

11 February 2026

Father Frank Brennan to speak on Vatican opposition to death penalty

Profession updates

Supreme Court Judicial vacancy – call for expressions of interest

News

Nicolle Kelly permanently appointed Queensland Small Business Commissioner

News

AI program at Symposium to focus on attainable implementation of technology

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

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

Wellbeing

Train your mind like you train your body

There is no shortage of advice on keeping the body strong, but mental health often slips quietly into the background.

In memoriam

Personal injury law specialist who fought for the ‘battlers, little guys’ mourned

Tributes are flowing for well-known compensation lawyer George Cowan, whose funeral was held this week.

Admissions

Housemates share more than a kitchen and celebrate admission day together

Maxwell Erberhardt and Katie Richards were among the group of eight newly admitted lawyers in Cairns recently.

Career moves

Jones Day appoints Annie Leeks as new Brisbane office leader

Annie Leeks will succeed John Cooper as Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day's Brisbane office.

Career moves

Creevey Horrell merges with McGinness & Associates to expand criminal division

Toowoomba-based firm Creevey Horrell Lawyers has expanded its crime and misconduct division with the acquisition of Brisbane firm McGinness & Associates.