The annual indexation of workers’ compensation entitlements has been completed.
On 26 February 2026, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released Average Weekly Earnings, Australia, reporting that Queensland Ordinary Time Earnings (QOTE) will increase 2.1 per cent from $1,953.70 in 2025-26 to $1,994.50 in 2026-27.
The Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation (QOTE) Notice 2026 has been notified on the Queensland legislation website, and the increase in QOTE will be effective from 1 July 2026.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court has issued a Practice Direction for the Use of Artificial Intelligence. The Practice Direction was developed by the Courts’ AI Committee, with internal and…
The Federal Court has announced amendments to Schedule 1 of the Federal Court Rules 2011. The Federal Court Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Rules 2026 were registered this month and…
Solicitors are reminded that files notes are a fundamental part of ethical and competent legal practice. The Queensland Law Society has published Guidance Statement No 40 – File Notes for…
Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM and Disability Discrimination Rosemary Kayess will offer a free webinar next week.
The Queensland Law Society is still accepting comments and submissions regarding proposed changes to the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules 2023 (ASCR). The ASCR aims to help solicitors to act ethically…
Practitioners are advised that President of the Industrial Relations Commission and Industrial Court, Justice Peter Davis, has issued a new Practice Direction – Practice Direction 1 of 2026 – Accuracy…
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