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Chief Justice Bowskill addressed the Queensland Law Society Specialist Accreditation Christmas Breakfast at Brisbane City Hall.
The impact of new technology and artificial intelligence was among the top five issues identified as impacting the profession in the 2024 QLS Member Survey.
More than 7000 people joined the Pub Choir to sing for charity in Brisbane last week.
The Principal Commissioner of the Queensland Family and Child Commission has been reappointed for a further three years.
Solicitors were admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland over two days in Brisbane last week.
A trampoline manufacturer has successfully appealed an order that it pay more than $700,000 in compensation for a jumping injury.
At a public hearing yesterday, QLS shared its concerns about the Queensland Productivity Commission Bill 2024.
Profession updates
Changes to FRCGW start in January
23 December 2024
Magistrates Court PDs: new callovers
20 December 2024
PD: Electronic subpoena inspection
19 December 2024
Urgent legislation passed
19 December 2024
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Celebrating our members
QLS celebrates our loyal members who have contributed a remarkable 25 and 50 years to the Society and the profession.
Excellence in Law Awards
Meet this year’s QLS Excellence in Law Award winners. Read about their achievements and we showcase photos from the 2024 event.
Call to Parties 2024
In this election year and as part of its advocacy work, QLS has developed its Call to Parties Statement setting out key issues of concern for the profession.
Perspectives
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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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Legal Aid Queensland receives more than 40,000 applications for legal aid each year and approves about 75 per cent.
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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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Annabelle Efstathis, Glen Rolley, Juanita Maiden, Rachel Lusis, Shane Lawlor, Joanne De Jesus, Bronte Jackson, Emma Carr
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A pre-mediation meeting allows for time to be spent for the mediator to learn about a client’s life in ways that might matter later.
Walter Sofronoff KC
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Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt and manages to find someone crazier than him to be his running mate.
Shane Budden
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Retired Brisbane practitioner Trudy Jardine has passed away suddenly in her native Scotland.
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QLS Employer of Choice winner, Results Legal, has awarded a scholarship to a Mackay student navigating her way into law.