Elder law Archives

Events, News

Commissioner poses questions

Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald addressed the Queensland Law Society Elder Law Breakfast in Brisbane on Friday.

Sally Crosswell

Elder law

QLS: Funding needed to protect disadvantaged older Australians

Tony Keim

Perspectives

Parental advice from an elder law ‘preacher’

Brian Herd's new book offers information and solutions on a universal topic.

John Teerds

News

The rights of older persons: A global update

More than seventy years have passed and the General Assembly is still debating whether older persons need their own human rights treaty.

Bill Mitchell OAM

Profession updates

A QLS first: Virtual Networking

Virtual networking is quickly becoming the way of the future and the sooner we become more comfortable in front of the webcam the better.

Lexi Kehl

Succession law

Succession and elder law Commonwealth enquiries and legislative developments

Christine Smyth provides a useful update on legislative changes of interest to succession lawyers.

Christine Smyth

In practice

Elder abuse and the legal framework

The abuse and exploitation of older Queenslanders continues to be a significant concern for Queensland Law Society.

Anke Joubert

In practice

The parent trap

Remember the hoary old mantra, ‘a lawyer who acts for themselves has a fool for a client’?

Brian Herd

Latest

Case notes

Barrister sexually harassed assistants

Perspectives

First they came for the bankers

First nations

Cultural Calendar for 2025 released

Profession updates

Expert Legal Panel members sought

Events

Firm proud to promote graduate

Careers

Elder law