News ‘Slopaganda’ impacting strategies The National Policy Lawyers Conference is being hosted by the Queensland Law Society in Brisbane this week. Natalie Gauld
News Six finalists chosen for advocacy award Six finalists have been named for the 2025 Dame Quentin Bryce Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate Award. Natalie Gauld
News Nauru partnership on the cards for QLS A recent meeting between the Queensland Law Society and its Nauru equivalent could see the two legal bodies collaborating more closely. Chelsea Heaney
News Decrease in filings to Industrial Court Only 26 appeals were lodged with the Industrial Court of Queensland during 2024-25, according to the recently tabled annual report on the Court. Natalie Gauld
News Judge Clare leaves legacy for parents Retiring District Court Judge Clare SC is credited with making important reforms. Natalie Gauld
Events ‘Hunger Games’ clerkships and career paths The Better Call Sarah panel tackled what to expect with the “Hunger Games” styled clerkship career path and candid advice in its latest event. Chelsea Heaney
News ‘Adult time’ represents a third of Childrens Court cases More than 5800 charges have been lodged in the Childrens Court under the Making Queensland Safer laws since their introduction late 2024. Chelsea Heaney
News Leo will sit in witness box Leo, the newest Court Dog, was sworn in at an official, and very popular, ceremony at the Harry Gibbs Commonwealth Law Courts Building recently. Natalie Gauld
News New President plans to give back The results for the QLS election have been finalised with Peter Jolly named President-elect. Natalie Gauld
News Fundraiser breaks record with $70k The legal community raised $70,000 for LifeFlight at the annual TSP Law & Wine Dinner. Natalie Gauld
Events ‘Nasty’ communication causing harm Legal practitioners could be causing colleagues undue harm through their communications, according to former Magistrate Professor David Heilpern. Chelsea Heaney
News DSWQLA awards finalists announced Finalists for Emerging Lawyer of the Year and Lawyer of the Year have been anounced.
News New Judge praises career pathway Her Honour Judge Kara Best is one of several recent judicial appointments who came up through working in a Registrar role. Here's her advice. Chelsea Heaney
Events Justice Boddice presents equity lecture The WA Lee Equity Lecture is held each year in honour of author and Honorary Professor WA "Tony" Lee.
Events Regional lawyers ‘wear many hats’ Four Far North Queensland practitioners were acknowledged for their 25 years in the profession. Natalie Gauld
Events Love of the law rubs off on family Five practitioners received their 25-year and 50-year membership pins in Townsville recently. Natalie Gauld
Events Townsville marks milestones North Queensland solicitors celebrated professional milestones at a recent QLS function.
