News
30 years after a Royal Commission report, little has been done to reduce First Nations imprisonment rates.
Profession updates
New regulation on documents, oaths in effect today
14 April 2021
Ceremonies to welcome magisterial appointees
9 April 2021
Welcome ceremony for Judge Bowrey tomorrow
8 April 2021
COVID-19: Queensland Corrective Services Update
7 April 2021
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- Tribunal matters
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2020–the perfect year to introduce a Human Rights Act
Introducing a major change to public sector accountability can be a difficult task in the best of times. Throw in COVID-19 just three months into implementation, and the degree of difficulty goes to the next level, right? Well, yes but no.
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
- Perspectives
The Child Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 was passed last month and received assent last week.
, Anna Whip
- First nations
A conversation with criminal lawyer and human rights advocate Ron Behlau.
, Joshua Apanui
- Perspectives
QLS appears before the parliamentary Legal Affairs and Safety Committee to comment on the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021.
, Irene Gallagher
In business
- In business
Notifications of missing wills for April 2021 are now available.
In practice
- Casenotes
Fei & Woong [2021] FamCAFC 2
, Craig Nicol, Keleigh Robinson
- Casenotes
Hui & Bai [2021] FamCA 6
, Craig Nicol, Keleigh Robinson
- Casenotes
Keane [2021] FamCAFC 1
, Craig Nicol, Keleigh Robinson
Wellbeing
- Wellbeing
Gym owner and lawyer, Ellie Bowden discusses four simple ways to improve your recovery and maximise your longevity – in law and in life.
, Ellie Bowden
- Wellbeing
Our values are intrinsic to how we interact with the world and how we define ourselves as individuals – so why wouldn't we apply this theory to the way we nourish our bodies? According to Dietitian Hannah Wilson, these core values should inform our nutrition goal setting and assist us in achieving holistic wellbeing.
, Hannah Wilson
- Wellbeing
In the wake of the Greater Brisbane lockdown, COVID vaccines are rolling out across the State. To get the most out of the jab, Shane Budden has some tips to maximise the vaccine's effectiveness.
, Shane Budden
Outside the law
- Food
One day, when all the borders reopen, tick off your bucket list a date with a duck in an iconic French restaurant.
, Dominique Mayo
- Wine
With steep tariffs devastating Australian wine sales to China, there are some bargains to be had for local wine drinkers.
, Matt Dunn
- Outside the law
From an orphanage in Ethiopia to becoming the first QLS FLC President. This is Minnie Hannaford's story.
, Lexi Kehl
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