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The Society is concerned about proposed changes to laws for coal seam gas-induced subsidence, which will have significant consequences for parties' rights.
“The direction to comply with the revised PPE procedure and its clean-shaven requirement is an appropriate control measure directed to genuine health and safety risks in the workplace.”
Profession updates
Last week in Parliament: 30 April to 2 May 2024
10 May 2024
QCAT introduces five forms for disputes
8 May 2024
Mental Health Court issues PD on reports
8 May 2024
New factsheets on family law changes
7 May 2024
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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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The initial 2023-24 Self-Review Return will need to be lodged between 1 July 2024 and 31 October 2024.
Richard Hundt
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ADA Law Community Legal Service solicitors Karen Williams and Rebecca Anderson are advocating for greater engagement with older people.
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QLS President Rebecca Fogerty yesterday wrote to The Courier Mail and Sunday Mail in response to comments by Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
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In practice
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd [2024] FCA 308
Shanta Martin
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Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Eden [2024] QCA 49
Libby Thomas
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Confidentiality is hard wired into legal professionals and that trust is rarely broken.
David Bowles
People
- Suburban cowboy
The thing is, it is CPD season so I am doing a lot of presentations, all around the place. These travels are good though – I get to meet the profession and indeed have new experiences and learn new things.
Shane Budden
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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