News New resources to understand, implement AML/CTF privacy obligations To support compliance, the business should appoint a Privacy Officer, adopt appropriate policies, and train staff in what is expected of them. David Bowles
News ‘Incoherent’ AI-generated application wastes Fair Work Commission’s time The Fair Work Commission has warned about a growing trend of applicants using AI to create legal documents.
News More judicial appointments welcomed by QLS as budget focuses on justice The budget has allocated $11 million over five years and $2.4mil annually to appoint additional Supreme and District Court Judges. Zane Jackson
News Learn how to protect your practice and your people at regional CPD event The event in Toowoomba will help regional practitioners to deal with issues such as vicarious trauma and psychosocial risk management.
News Farming family held liable for bushfire sparked by smouldering heap The South Australian Court of Appeal has upheld a finding that a vegetation heap lit by a farmer smouldered and sparked a bushfire six months later.
News National Legal Aid training tackles coercive control Understanding Coercive Control when Providing Legal Assistance training will be launched online on Tuesday.
News ATSILS celebrates new office opening on Sunshine Coast The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) opened a new office in Maroochydore with CEO Shane Duffy and Sunshine Coast Regional Manager Tim Hishon performing the official opening duties.
Events Gold Coast practitioners snap up chance to network The Gold Coast Legal Conference last week provided plenty of opportunities to learn and network.
News $16m Toowoomba Courthouse upgrade completed The expansion project is one of the largest being delivered under the DFV Courthouse Improvement Program.
News QLS recommends more time for critical consultation on NDIS reform Bill QLS strongly recommends consultation and co-design with people with disability, disability organisations and other key stakeholders. Kerryn Sampson
News Judge warns about reactions to questions and answers in courtroom Justice Michael Meek's warning was in response to a solicitor shaking her head at a witness giving answers during cross-examination.
News North Queensland businesses face insurance challenges, public hearing told 'Many of our members’ practices are small businesses and many of our members act for small businesses.' Natalie Gauld
News What solicitors can charge for due diligence under AML/CTF The Queensland Law Society has published guidance on what AML costs can be passed on to the client.
News New Protection Commission established to safeguard Queensland children A dedicated intelligence hub will also be established to improve information sharing and identify emerging risks earlier. Zane Jackson
Events Be prepared and persuasive, panel tells Gold Coast conference Effective advocacy was one of many topics covered at the annual Gold Coast Legal Conference on Friday.
News Behind the scenes at QEII Courts of Law Tours include the ground floor foyer, Banco Court, the portrait gallery, a criminal or civil courtroom, and Supreme Court Library Queensland.
News Disciplinary matters move will impact QLS decisions on practising certificates The Justice, Integrity and Safety Community Committee heard from QLS CEO Matt Dunn and General Counsel Lauren FitzGerald. Natalie Gauld
News Human rights groups to host documentary about exonerated couple Stolen Lives tells the extraordinary story of the only married couple in the world who were both sentenced to death and later exonerated.
