Profession updates

The Chief Magistrate has issued Practice Direction 1 of 2026 which designates the 2026/27 court holiday closure period from 25 December 2026 to 1 January 2027.

Profession updates

Fast Track, Hardship Priority Service among new offerings from Titles Qld

Profession updates

Important reminder for tribunal assessments of permanent impairment

QLS reminds practitioners that it is entirely inappropriate to intervene in a client’s medical treatment.

Profession updates

Magistrates Conduct Policy has now been published

The Magistrates Conduct Policy has now been published on the Queensland Courts website.

Profession updates

Supreme Court Judicial vacancy – call for expressions of interest

The Queensland Court is currently calling for expressions of interest re a vacancy for a Supreme Court Justice (Trial Division) – Brisbane.

Profession updates

Receiver appointed for Condon Charles Lawyers

Court updates

Several court forms updated

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has published a new practice and procedure update regarding changes to several court forms.

Court updates

Changes to Administrative Review Tribunal attendance

From March 2026 onwards, parties attending case events conducted by registrars will be required to join via Microsoft Teams.

Profession updates

EOI – Supreme Court Rules Committee Working Group

The Supreme Court of Queensland Rules Committee is seeking Expressions of Interest to join a working group to review the current Criminal Practice Rules 1999.