Meet Heather Ferris

About Heather Ferris

Heather Ferris is a Queensland Law Society Policy Solicitor and First Nations Executive.

Articles by Heather Ferris

First Nations

Closing the gap to the legal profession

In my view the biggest challenge facing First Nations law graduates today is the lack of professional mentorship.

Heather Ferris

First Nations

A fierce advocate for change, Natalie Lewis talks accountability and reform

After six years, Natalie Lewis has finished her term as Queensland's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Commissioner.

Heather Ferris

Perspectives

Dr Diana Eades discusses importance of handbook which remains relevant today

The handbook filled a critical gap and illuminated how misunderstandings of Aboriginal English.

Heather Ferris

First Nations

QLS reflects on reconciliation theme

NRW officially concludes today, 3 June 2025, which is Mabo Day.

Heather Ferris

First Nations

Reflection on NAIDOC celebrations

Uncle Terry Stedman, a Kamilaroi man and a respected Elder in Logan, is a figure synonymous with dedication, and tireless community service.

Heather Ferris

First Nations

Time for voices to be heard

Today's Mabo Day marks the conclusion of National Reconciliation Week events.

Heather Ferris

Latest News

News

Two new judges appointed for Brisbane Registry

News

Workplace death laws ‘disjointed patchwork’, ACU research finds

News

Copy-and-paste decision shows ‘a significant degree of carelessness’

News

WLAQ offers festive fun in July

News

Land Court heads to Kingaroy for free annual conference

Events

Meet Heather Ferris

About Heather Ferris

Articles by Heather Ferris

Closing the gap to the legal profession

A fierce advocate for change, Natalie Lewis talks accountability and reform

Dr Diana Eades discusses importance of handbook which remains relevant today

QLS reflects on reconciliation theme

Reflection on NAIDOC celebrations

Time for voices to be heard

Latest News

Two new judges appointed for Brisbane Registry

Workplace death laws ‘disjointed patchwork’, ACU research finds

Copy-and-paste decision shows ‘a significant degree of carelessness’

WLAQ offers festive fun in July

Land Court heads to Kingaroy for free annual conference

Chief Justice to present on advocacy at SCLA event

Published by

We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners and keepers of this land and acknowledge all elders past, present and future.

Search by keyword