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Queensland Law Society provides a dynamic hub for Queensland’s legal community and seeks to engage actively with its members and the public to provide leadership, practical solutions and reliable support.
We represent and promote more than 9,000 legal professionals, increase community understanding of the law, help protect the rights of individuals and advise the community about the many benefits solicitors can provide.
Queensland Law Society assists legal practitioners to continually improve their services, while monitoring their practices to ensure they meet the high standards set for the profession in Queensland. And we assist the public by advising government on improvements to laws affecting Queenslanders and working to improve their access to the law.
We hold specific statutory responsibilities, including the issuing of practising certificates, maintaining solicitors’ records, regulating the operation of solicitors’ trust accounts and protecting the public.
Queensland Law Society is incorporated under the Legal Profession Act 2007, and is governed by a council elected by our members. Source
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Search ArticlesQCOSS webinar to probe human rights
Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) will discuss the lived experience of human rights at a free seminar next month. The QCOSS August Research and Evaluation Network will host Human rights, lived experience and evaluation: from being heard to having power with speakers from Mental Health Lived Experience Peak Queensland. The webinar will look at questions of power, accountability, whose knowledge counts, and evaluating a person’s ability to live a good life.
Three recognised with promotions at Damien Greer Lawyers
Brisbane firm Damien Greer Lawyers has announced the promotion of three lawyers, recognising their professional achievements, dedication to client service and contribution to the firm’s family law practice. Joshua Williams has been promoted to Special Counsel.
Michael Lynch Family Lawyers announces four promotions
Michael Lynch Family Lawyers has promoted four team members, recognising their expertise, dedication to clients, and contributions to the firm’s continued success. Stephanie Smith has been promoted to Special Counsel, Bridget Donaldson and Julian Ladd to Senior Associate, and Victoria Lierse to Associate. Ms Smith’s promotion to Special Counsel recognises her extensive experience, exceptional advocacy skills and leadership.
Caxton marks 50 years with heritage display at library
Symbols of Caxton Legal Centre’s growth and achievements over five decades are on display at the Supreme Court Library. 50 years of Caxton Legal Centre Inc.: stories of justice charts the key projects, cases and achievements of Queensland’s first community legal centre, from a purely volunteer organisation operating out of the old Baroona Hall in Caxton Street, to a bustling hub in Turbot Street employing 90 staff.
Society warns reforms could reduce safeguards
Proposed reforms to critical minerals legislation designed to accelerate major projects could come at the expense of environmental safeguards and landholder rights, Queensland Law Society representatives have told a public hearing.
GLG Legal elevates Finn Appleton to Associate
Brisbane independent firm GLG Legal has announced the promotion of Finn Appleton to Associate, recognising his expertise and valuable contribution to the firm’s property law practice. Mr Appleton advises clients across all aspects of residential and commercial property transactions, providing clear, practical and commercially focused legal guidance.
New boutique firm aims to help founders with decisions
Commercial lawyer Troy Maloney has launched Camber Law & Advisory, a boutique practice based on the Gold Coast, focused on corporate advisory, commercial contracting and intellectual property law, for founder-led and privately held businesses. Mr Maloney spent five years as a consultant at a property, commercial and corporate advisory firm before deciding to build a practice designed specifically around how founders and business owners make decisions.
Practitioner’s strike-off inevitable for “serious dishonesty”
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) has recommended a practitioner be removed from the roll after “serious and deliberate acts of dishonesty” which denoted “a complete lack of integrity and trustworthiness”. In an on-the-papers decision delivered on Tuesday, Judicial Member Duncan McMeekin KC described the conduct of the practitioner which led to the issuing of nine charges by the Legal Services Commissioner (LSC) two years ago.
Restrictive practices in aged care – who can give consent when your client lacks capacity?
Restrictive practices are defined terms under relevant Queensland and Commonwealth legislation that may limit or restrict a person’s autonomy for decision-making and personal freedom. On the other hand, the use of restrictive practices in certain regulated settings may be considered necessary to improve a person’s quality of life and to enable relevant carers or support workers to provide the necessary care and support to the person.
MAIC updates website for better navigation
Profession updates Practice note for Townsville Supreme Court A local practice note has been issued by Justice Johnstone of the Supreme Court, Townsville, which applies to civil proceedings commenced by claim in that registry. This practice note provides important…