QLS members are advised of the passing of Port Douglas sole practitioner Robert Palethorpe on 28 February.
Robert, who moved to Port Douglas in 2000 after building a practice in Brisbane, was farewelled at a private service last week.
Magistrates Court Practice Direction 1 of 2025 – Summary proceedings for domestic violence offence – Brisbane Magistrates Court – has been issued by Acting Chief Magistrate Courtney this afternoon. This…
Practitioners are aware that amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 came into force on 10 December 2024. These amendments repealed the Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988. The repeal took…
The State Government is calling for expressions of interest for its Expert Legal Panel, which will advise on Making Queensland Safer Laws. It is seeking panel members with extensive experience…
The Queensland Bar and wider profession is mourning the loss of James “Jim” Crowley KC, who died on 23 December, aged 89. A life member of the Bar Association, James…
Consultation is open on proposed amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules Instrument 2007 (No.1) (the Rules). On 29 November 2024, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF)…
Challenges and changes will be the focus of the 2025 Native Title Forum in Brisbane this month. The Federal Court of Australia will host the event at the Brisbane registry…
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