Jon Wiedman, Director of south-west Queensland firm Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers, has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Queensland Law Society Council.
Full members had until 28 April 2025 to submit an expression of interest.
There were 17 expressions of interest received, and the Society acknowledges and thanks all candidates. There was a high calibre of experience among the candidates.
Jon’s term started on 8 May 2025 and concludes on 31 December 2025.
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