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Creating space for cultural pride

Magistrate Jacqui Payne is proud of this year's NAIDOC Week theme as it celebrates a bright future ahead.

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Pride in the rise of Indigenous lawyers

Indigenous judge Nathan Jarro is a guest on The Callover for NAIDOC Week.

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Advocating with pride and hope

"We must draw on the strength of our ancestors to continue to use our voice, showing pride in our heritage and advocating for change."

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Ensure voices are heard

'Our fight is far from over. And it pains me to say it's still a fight.'

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Seeing the horizon to hope

'Our future is in the hands of an ever-increasing number of information-hungry jarjums.'

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Tips to improve engagement

NAIDOC Week runs from 6 July to 13 July.

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The art of the witness statement

Brisbane barrister Emma Hoiberg explains to The Callover how to tell a witness's story in a logical way.

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Charlie the therapy dog reduces stress

Travis Schultz & Partners welcomed Charlie into its Cairns office to support clients in October.

Beth Rolton

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Confidentiality, privilege belong to client

Sometimes we need to warn clients that certain information they intend to give us may be compelled to be provided to others, and we must give that full warning to a client.

First nations

QLS reflects on reconciliation theme

NRW officially concludes today, 3 June 2025, which is Mabo Day.

Heather Ferris

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Help to bridge the knowledge gap

National Reconciliation Week runs annually from 27 May to 3 June.

First nations

Time to listen on National Sorry Day

This day also serves as a reminder of the ongoing journey towards reconciliation and the importance of healing.

Rania Prakash

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Climate change affects access to justice

Climate change is also fundamentally disrupting how we work as lawyers.

Monica Taylor

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DVO change creates problematic shift

Allowing police to issue domestic violence orders risks undermining the fundamental principles of justice.

Douglas Anderson

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Timeless advice from retired judge

Retired judge Peter Applegarth features on this month's The Callover podcast, sharing insights from a storied career.

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Beware the noisy, critical leader

Effective leadership crafts a pathway which aligns the needs of the business with the desires of the team.

Travis Schultz

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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

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