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Client communication crucial to billing

'Billing is a difficult art, there is no doubt about that,' says Stafford Shepherd.

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Lawyers could be ‘Trumped’ at border

A practitioner’s digital footprint could come under scrutiny, and entry be denied, over a Facebook post critical of President Trump.

Shane Budden

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Evening out the playing field

Moya Dodd has been a Matilda, a football administrator, and is now a partner at Gilbert + Tobin.

First nations

Opportunity to reflect on Close the Gap

It has been 17 years since the Close the Gap Statement of Intent was signed.

Myles Waugh

Perspectives

Addressing gender bias in DV matters

Growing evidence suggests a need for systemic reforms to address potential gender biases and ensure equal protection under the law.

Douglas Anderson

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Addressing gender pay gap

Tomorrow, 8 March, is International Women’s Day. This year's theme is For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.

Natalie Gauld

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Why some leaders need feedback

When leaders find themselves insightless as to their shortcomings they need to hear the “F” word – feedback.

Travis Schultz

First nations

Healing process continues

February 13 marks the seventeenth anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations.

Myles Waugh

Perspectives

Still on a learning curve

Edward Santow features on this month's Callover podcast, speaking on human rights and technology.

Perspectives

Inquiry would help bridge divide

The inquiry’s hearings to date have been positive and optimistic. There was nothing that suggested a desire of witnesses to allocate blame.

Tony Woodyatt

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First they came for the bankers

Protecting people from themselves requires significant intrusion into everybody’s lives.

David Bowles

First nations

Cultural Calendar for 2025 released

Queensland Law Society members are welcome to diarise dates and celebrate with colleagues and the community.

Perspectives

Significant changes on way

Proctor continues to showcase roles in the legal profession. Our ninth in the series features Jane Vasey, Deputy Commissioner at the Queensland Human Rights Commission.

Natalie Gauld

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Navigating autonomous vehicle liability

Insuring a fully autonomous vehicle has raised some interesting legal questions.

Greg Spinda

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The Great Dissenter has no regrets

On the latest episode of The Callover, Michael Kirby AC reflects on his career and hope for the future of the legal profession.

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Review officers provide ‘safety valve’

Legal Aid Queensland receives more than 40,000 applications for legal aid each year and approves about 75 per cent.

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Education, political shifts way forward

This week is Human Rights Week which will culminate on Human Rights Day and this year's theme is All Humans are Born Free and Equal in Dignity and Rights.

Nicola Field

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Disability amplifies court nerves

QLS Disability and Accessibility Network member Ashleigh DoRozario writes about her experience of court accessibility on International Day of People with Disability.

Ashleigh DoRozario

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Neurodiversity a gift for profession

To mark International Day of People with Disability, lawyer and former nurse Libby Thomas and Occupational Therapist and Behaviour Practitioner Justine McKeogh look at neurodiversity in the profession.

Libby Thomas

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Do litigators make good mediators?

'It has been natural to recruit litigators to be mediators of disputes. Litigators know how to analyse the issues and can understand how they relate to the dispute.'

Walter Sofronoff KC

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