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News

Fine, reprimand for practising without a certificate

An experienced practitioner said he was unaware that using the word "lawyer" in correspondence, when he did not hold a practising certificate, was a breach.

20 May 2026

Indigenous family violence forum a tribute to those closing the gap

Events

Life memberships presented to retiring judges at NQLA conference

In practice

Significant cuts to professional indemnity insurance rates on way

News

QLS launches campaign to address risks of AI-generated ‘legal advice’

The campaign is called For real legal advice, ask a solicitor.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

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

Perspectives

The conversations shaping domestic violence outcomes

With more than a quarter of Suncoast Community Legal Service matters connected to DFV, Marla Edwards, CEO, offers her frontline perspective on what’s happening and why early intervention, education and collective support are so critical.

Admissions

Cairns Prosecutor admitted to profession, complementing current role

The Senior Prosecutor - Officer in Charge was one of seven newly admitted lawyers at the April admission sitting before Justice Henry at the Cairns Supreme Court.

Explainer

Why QCAT is under review and what’s at stake

Under the QCAT Act, the State Government must review the legislation every five years to ensure the tribunal is still working as intended.

Admissions

Cairns dentist turns lawyer as Hannah Treston joins third generation at family firm

The dentist was admitted in the April sitting, not only changing her profession but becoming the third generation of Treston to work at Murray & Lyons Solicitors.

Career Moves

Andrew McCormack named as Partner in Brisbane construction team

Andrew McCormack joins McCullough Robertson from Ashurst where he spent four years as a Partner.

Perspectives

Transparency hasn’t slowed Qld’s property market, it’s strengthened it

The real risk arises not from disclosure itself, but from incomplete preparation or failure to provide prescribed material.

In practice

Registry guidelines for lodging scanned wills

It is recommended that practitioners prepare scanned copies of original wills and codicils before the originals are bound.

In practice

Lessor criminal and civil liability under illicit tobacco and nicotine product law

The amendments include significant shifts in Queensland leasing law with the imposition of criminal and civil liability on commercial lessors and the introduction of a statutory right to terminate leases of closed premises.