News
Nine high-achieving female law graduates have received a Una Prentice Award from the Women Lawyers Association of Queensland.
The contentious new workplace right to disconnect comes into force in August.
Profession updates
Family law rules amended
3 May 2024
Time to renew PC, membership
1 May 2024
PD about QCase implementation
26 April 2024
PD regarding application for admission
26 April 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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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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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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In practice
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Confidentiality is hard wired into legal professionals and that trust is rarely broken.
David Bowles
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Keybridge Capital Limited v WAM Active Limited [2023] FCAFC 194
Nicholas Collier
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Carmichael Rail Network Pty Ltd v BBC Chartering Carriers GmbH [2024] HCA 4
Dr Michelle Sharpe
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