Experienced North Queensland lawyer Darren Robinson has been appointed to the LAQ Board, while respected academic and tribunal member Dr Bridget Cullen will join the QLRC.
Now retired from police service but still a sought‑after expert, Gerald Dutton continues to share that depth of knowledge including as a guest speaker at this year’s Symposium.
The President of the Court of Appeal joked with the 170-strong audience that her brief was to speak for 10 minutes on serious subjects and she would stay on time.
The Society's new leader outlined the issues for the coming year, including advocating for better rates for private practitioners delivering legally aided services.