Perspectives

Perspectives

Suing by pseudonym: is the bar too high?

"The risk of collateral damage to these well-intentioned plaintiffs can be very high indeed.'

Travis Schultz

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Understanding the conflict conundrum

In the latest episode of The Callover podcast, QLS Principal Ethics and Practice Counsel, Stafford Shepherd, unpacks one of the most complex ethical challenges in legal practice.

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Brain trauma the invisible injury

Director of Concussion Australia and Special Counsel Amanda Gilmour discusses this year's Brain Injury Awareness Week theme.

Amanda Gilmour

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Commitment to meaningful change

Outgoing Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council Chair the Honourable Ann Lyons AM writes about the council's next chapter.

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Champion for regional Queensland

His Honour Judge Horneman-Wren shares his thoughts on regional practice in the latest Callover podcast.

First Nations

Indigenous MP becomes first Speaker

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Three priorities for elder abuse reform

The Queensland inquiry is the latest in a series of inquiries on elder abuse.

Letters to the editor

‘Dear Colleague’ setting adversarial tone

While I understand the intent behind this phrase, I find it impersonal and, at times, unnecessarily formal.

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The revolving bench and its impact

The frequent rotation of magistrates during ongoing proceedings raises profound questions about judicial consistency, procedural fairness, and systemic efficiency.

Douglas Anderson

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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.