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Commissioner leaves with forthright speech

Queensland's outgoing Human Rights Commissioner has used his last speech to urge the state government to uphold human rights

18 September 2025

‘Time to stop arguing about AML/CTF’

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WLSQ trek a fitting milestone marker

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Mediation scholarship applications open

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Retiring judge lauded for work ethic

Retiring judge Michael Baumann AM was saluted at a ceremony in Brisbane on Friday.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

Barrister’s sexual harassment of junior solicitor found to be unsatisfactory conduct

Career moves

Georgia Edwards | WGC Lawyers

Cairns-based law firm WGC Lawyers has announced the admission of Georgia Edwards after she successfully completed her Practical Legal Training.

Case notes

Clarification in definition of ‘an institution’ in charity exemption

The Court of Appeal has clarified an issue that has concerned some members regarding the Queensland Revenue Office’s interpretation of the definition of 'institution'.

In memoriam

Former AG ensures Queensland Gives

Before his passing in June, former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, the Hon Rod Welford made the largest legacy donation in Queensland Gives' history.

Career moves

Dhanya Panikkar | MMLaw

Sunshine Coast firm MMLaw has announced the promotion of Dhanya Panikkar to Senior Associate in the firm’s Estate team.

Career moves

Emily Wilson | Brandon & Gullo

Brandon & Gullo has promoted Emily Wilson to Senior Associate.

Career moves

Paige Edwards | HopgoodGanim

HopgoodGanim Lawyers has appointed respected estates and succession specialist Paige Edwards as Partner to head its Estates and Succession practice in Brisbane.

Perspectives

Understanding the conflict conundrum

In the latest episode of The Callover podcast, QLS Principal Ethics and Practice Counsel, Stafford Shepherd, unpacks one of the most complex ethical challenges in legal practice.