News Samantha Bolton awarded Sunshine Coast Law Association Life Membership Samantha Bolton, co-Director at Pippa Colman & Associates, received life membership for her contribution to the Sunshine Coast legal community. Natalie Gauld
News DNA testing delays reduced, rape kit backlog cleared The Queensland Government undertook a two-year outsourcing strategy and recovery plan after 601 rape kits and more than 11,000 major crime samples were untested.
News Bush dance promises good time and funds for RAILS A bush dance in Brisbane this weekend will raise money for the Refugee and Immigration Legal Service.
News QSAC visits regions to gather insights The Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council is meeting with stakeholders in the regions to hear local perspectives.
News How a pro bono secondment reshaped a graduate lawyer’s view of the profession Luis is one of more than 600 graduates who have passed through HWLE Lawyers national pro bono secondment program since its launch in 2020. Natalie Gauld
News Peter Greste to deliver flagship lecture for civil liberties’ council The journalist and civil liberties advocate will draw on his experience to deliver the Derek Fielding Memorial Lecture on 28 May.
Events WLAQ welcomes Attorney-General to monthly breakfast The Women Lawyers Association of Queensland welcomed the state's first law officer at its April breakfast in Brisbane.
News Cyclist injured in footpath crash loses bid for damages from council The ruling hinged on whether or not Section 36 of the Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld) applied.
News Gold Coast law firm Attwood Marshall marks 80 years of community service Attwood Marshall Lawyers is marking eight decades of service to the Tweed region. Natalie Gauld
News Cyber attack impacts law students, education providers The Queensland Government has said the incident will impact more than 200 million people and more than 9000 institutions worldwide.
News Principal banned, fined for failure to supervise employee who stole $3.2m The practitioner faced seven charges from the Legal Services Commission over management and trust accounting failures. Sally Crosswell
Events Minds Count lecturer Petris Lapis focuses on working with different personalities Attendees will develop a clearer understanding of different personality patterns and communication styles.
News Consultation on making courts more accessible for people with disability Feedback is requested to be submitted by 22 May. Zane Jackson
News WLSQ documentary premieres during DFV Prevention Month The 40-minute documentary, which premiered on 4 May, charts the course of WLSQ.
News WLSQ fundraiser Labels on Lawn goes on tour The event, on 20–21 June, has been relabelled as Labels on Tour 2026 as it will be hosted at The Prop House Collective, Coorparoo.
Events Shine Lawyers celebrates 50 years – from Toowoomba to the ASX Fast forward to 2026, Shine Lawyers has offices across Australia and more than 1000 team members. Natalie Gauld
News ‘Speed dating’ on offer at NQLA’s annual conference The North Queensland Law Association Conference in Townsville this month will offer three days of CPD events.
News Mackay promotes meeting and mooting to celebrate Law Week Mackay District Law Association is encouraging members to celebrate between 18-22 May.
News Fair Work Commission President reveals ‘perfect storm’ as AI, funding cuts hit Justice Hatcher spoke to the Queensland Law Society's Industrial Law Committee about its recent reviews and reforms. Natalie Gauld
News Human rights seminar will put spotlight on right to protest The Human Rights Law Association will look at freedom of assembly and association during a free online seminar.
News ‘Invaluable knowledge walking out the door’ – Legal sector struggles to keep mid‑career support staff
