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The Pro Bono Team of the Year Award recognises an outstanding team contributing to improving equal access to justice.
The Kuskie and Gill families were celebrating after Monday's Admission Sitting at Banco Court, Brisbane.
Acting President Stilgoe said there was “no doubt that this decision will dismay many who are vitally concerned with GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions and global warming”.
From the end of September 2023 to March 2024, a series of annual reports from regulatory bodies have been tabled in the Queensland Parliament.
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Celebrating our members
QLS celebrates our loyal members who have contributed a remarkable 25 and 50 years to the Society and the profession.
Excellence in Law Awards
Meet this year’s QLS Excellence in Law Award winners. Read about their achievements and we showcase photos from the 2023 event.
150 years: Special series
This year, QLS is celebrating the 150-year anniversary since the first law society in Queensland with a series of feature articles.
Perspectives
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Caxton Community Legal Centre's Cybele Koning and Kristin Ramsay talk about the service's move into the CBD and the need for volunteers.
Kristin Ramsey, Cybele Koning
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The UQ/Prisoners' Legal Service Deaths in Custody Project was established in 2016. It is led by law students and supervised by Professor Tamara Walsh.
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Mediate early and more than once if you’re not successful the first time.
Toby Boys
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Harvey v Minister for Primary Industry and Resources [2024] HCA 1
Dr Michelle Sharpe
- Family law
Gresham (No 4) [2023] FedCFamC1F 1090
Keleigh Robinson, Craig Nicol
- Family law
Henschel & Sartre (No. 3) [2023] FedCFamC1F 1081
Keleigh Robinson, Craig Nicol
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The Kuskie and Gill families were celebrating after Monday's Admission Sitting at Banco Court, Brisbane.
Natalie Gauld
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Newly admitted lawyer Jennifer Millers was always interested in a community-oriented career but wasn't sure which path to take when finishing high school.
Natalie Gauld
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Last month's moot had teams arguing about the validity and infringement of a sneaker midsole patent and the unregistered design right of its lacing system.