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35th anniversary of Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody report

In 2018 Queensland Law Society (QLS) made a submission to the Council of Australian Governments about the next phase of the Closing the Gap initiative.

Olivia Atkins

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Indigenous MP becomes first Speaker

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QLS reflects on reconciliation theme

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

Heather Ferris

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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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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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Healing process continues

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

Myles Waugh

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Cultural Calendar for 2025 released

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

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Advancing rights of First Nations people

The QLS Call to Parties statement calls for urgent change to the way government implements policies and laws which affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Caiti Betts

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Making positive impact in the North

Prisoners' Legal Service is conducting targeted visits to a Mareeba prison.

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Reflection on NAIDOC celebrations

Uncle Terry Stedman, a Kamilaroi man and a respected Elder in Logan, is a figure synonymous with dedication, and tireless community service.

Heather Ferris

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Time for voices to be heard

Today's Mabo Day marks the conclusion of National Reconciliation Week events.

Heather Ferris

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1967 showed change was possible

QLS President Rebecca Fogerty reflects on the 1967 referendum during this year's National Reconciliation Week.

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Indigenous status not being reported

The UQ/Prisoners' Legal Service Deaths in Custody Project was established in 2016. It is led by law students and supervised by Professor Tamara Walsh.