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Careers

New commercial practice launched

Paul Rojas and Dean Alexander have launched RA Law Group, a new practice focused on commercial advisory.

10 December 2025

Cairns hosts extra-special admission

News

More jailed despite fewer cases: QSAC

Profession updates

A practitioner’s roadmap to AML

Admissions

Running joke gains momentum

Colin Biggers & Paisley graduate Georgia Hamilton was recently admitted in Brisbane sittings with support from her family and colleagues.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

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

In practice

PD affects civil applications

A Supreme Court Practice Direction addresses upsurge in work.

Seller Disclosure: Navigating delays and innovative solutions

While mandatory seller disclosure promotes transparency and consumer confidence, it has also introduced new challenges, particularly the risk of delays in the timeline of a real estate transaction.

Career moves

Andrew Rich | Gadens

Gadens has announced the appointment of a new Partner.

Perspectives

You can’t ask that! (or can you?)

If you have any questions about disability that you have been embarrassed to ask, Ashleigh DoRozario wants you to ask them of the Queensland Law Society’s Disability & Accessibility Network.

Missing Wills

Missing Wills – December 2025

Notifications of missing wills for December 2025 are now available.

Perspectives

What your neurodivergent colleagues wish you knew

QLS Wellbeing Working Group member Emma Cameron spoke with three practitioners to shed light on the often-overlooked strengths of neurodivergent lawyers and the importance of empathy in the workplace.

Admissions

New lawyer’s career takes a sidestep

A law clerk and Associate to a District Court Judge was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in Brisbane sittings this month.

Did AI write your accounting expert’s report?

While AI offers efficiencies, its use raises ethical questions. Jennifer Veitch from Pilot Partners examines the implications of AI use when accountants act as expert witnesses.