People

In memoriam, News

Vale John Bertelsen

Justice Kerri Mellifont pays tribute to QCAT Member John Bertelsen, a past member of the QLS, who passed away on Boxing Day.

Justice Kerri Mellifont

Suburban cowboy

2025: The year that was

Suburban Cowboy Shane Budden takes his unique look back at the events that shaped the last 12 months.

Shane Budden

In memoriam

QLS mourns long-serving Proctor editor

The Queensland Law Society is mourning the loss of former Proctor editor John Teerds.

Natalie Gauld

In memoriam

Historian leaves behind written legacy

Helen Gregory's funeral will be held this week.

Natalie Gauld

Suburban cowboy

None shall pass(word)

Grappling with retrieving his password, Suburban Cowboy Shane Budden finds his face doesn't pass the test.

Shane Budden

People

Legal innovation will follow AI regulation, Rhodes Scholar says

Queensland's newest Rhodes Scholar will use the opportunity to study AI transparency and human rights at the University of Oxford.

Chelsea Heaney

People

Compassion across the Pacific

A Queensland lawyer is doing pro-bono work in Papua New Guinea but not what you would consider regular tasks.

Natalie Gauld

In memoriam

Former AG ensures Queensland Gives

Before his passing in June, former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, the Hon Rod Welford made the largest legacy donation in Queensland Gives' history.

People

Honorary member adds author to his CV

Octogenarian and QLS Honorary Member Hilton Misso has released a book of life lessons.

Natalie Gauld

People

Lawyer turns author after accident

An unfortunate crash inspired the now-successful author of two thrillers to make a career change.

Natalie Gauld

Suburban cowboy

Floored by the flu

The Suburban Cowboy has been laid up by the dreaded flu and finding daytime television is no remedy.

Shane Budden

Law Students

JCU hosts second Pride event

James Cook University Law Students’ Society hosted Bar None: Queer Voices in Law recently.

Mark Fenlon

Events, Law Students

Law students can explore court rooms

Suburban cowboy

Sticking it to my maths ability

My maths wasn’t always bad – it was quite good right up until year nine when maths got harder and, in a perhaps not un-related development, I started playing hockey.

Shane Budden