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News

Judge urges in-house counsel to be brave under pressure

Justice Melanie Hindman addressed the final QLS in-house committee function for 2026 on the topic The Trusted Adviser: Ethics, Conduct and Accountability in In-house Practice.

29 October 2026

Land Court warns workload will become unsustainable without help

Career Moves

HopgoodGanim appoints tech exec as consultant

Admissions

COVID prompts career change for new lawyer

Career Moves

Kathleen Wincen makes commitment to regional communities with new firm

Budjala Legal and Advocacy Services covers Toowoomba, Cherbourg, Murgon, Kingaroy, Roma, Quilpie, Cunnamulla, Thargomindah and St George, with a Charleville office planned.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

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

Missing Wills

Missing Wills – November 2026

Notifications of missing wills for November 2026 are now available.

Career Moves

New Partners boost resources, taxation skills at Dentons

Jack Brumpton (pictured) and Pierre Chao have advised clients across Australia and abroad.

Compensation law

Reasonable adjustments: When a thorough process asks the wrong question

Norton v Boroondara CC [2026] VCAT 761

Protecting property transactions starts before settlement

A smooth settlement may appear straightforward to the customer, but property professionals know how much happens behind the scenes.

First Nations

Indigenous graduate finds his place in law

Seeing first-hand how the legal system could shape the lives of First Nations families was a reason Connor McGovern-Cubby decided to study law.

In practice

Solicitor unable to appear in Childrens Court prompts blue card reminder

Legal practices should review any organisational obligations under the blue card scheme and confirm that relevant staff hold current blue cards where required.