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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 ArticlesLand Court issues PD on Appeal Record Book
Profession updates Amended PD to manage sexual violence offence proceedings The District Court of Queensland has issued Amended Practice Direction 3 of 2024 as directed by the Chief Judge on 2 September 2026. The purpose of this Practice Direction is…
Title Insurance: How can it protect your customer?
When your customer buys a property, they expect that any buildings, extensions or other improvements have been built with the required council permits and approvals. Sometimes, hidden issues only come to light after settlement. If your customer discovers that previous building work was completed without the necessary approvals, a First Title policy may be able to help.
Annual fundraising climb boosts WLSQ
Event details: Women’s Legal Service Queensland River to Rooftop 2026 Thursday, 20 August 2026 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane The climb of 1040 stairs raised more than $152,000 for the community legal centre. Highest individual fundraiser: Brisbane social housing manager Hiro Kawamata ($5865); highest team fundraiser: Shaw and Partners Financial Services Brisbane ($16,000)
Hervey Bay firm celebrates clerk’s admission to the profession
After progressing his way through Hervey Bay firm CSG Law, Jorzae Conjar was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland at a recent Brisbane admissions sitting in the Banco Court. Mr Conjar started work as a clerk with CSG Law in March 2023 while studying his Bachelor of Laws degree. Later that year he was promoted to the commercial area of the firm where he continued to work as a paralegal while finishing his degree and subsequent supervised traineeship.
‘Prolonged war’ over 23 years leads to vexatious litigant order
After more than 250 judgments over 23 years, a West Australian couple has been declared vexatious litigants. In the Federal Court of Western Australia on 19 August, Justice John Snaden made vexatious proceedings orders under Section 37AO of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) against the two, who he said had waged a “prolonged war” of litigation related to their purchase of a Perth petrol station in 2003.
Amended PD to manage sexual violence offence proceedings
The District Court of Queensland has issued Amended Practice Direction 3 of 2024 as directed by the Chief Judge on 2 September 2026. The purpose of this Practice Direction is to manage sexual violence offence proceedings in the District Court to minimise delay in the court process, provide greater certainty to all court users and reduce the potential for re-traumatisation of witnesses.
Professor Heilpern shares reflections at GCDLA annual meeting
Professor David Heilpern, Southern Cross University Dean of Law and Chair of Discipline in the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts, will speak at the Gold Coast District Law Association annual general meeting next week. Professor Heilpern brings decades of experience both on the bench and in practice to the 11 September event at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Main Beach.
Waterfront dispute focus on IR seminar
Practitioners can view the Federal Court of Australia’s Employment and Industrial Relations National Practice Area Seminar, The Waterfront Dispute and Beyond: Federal industrial jurisdiction, on Wednesday, 9 September. Presented as part of the Court’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, the seminar starts at 5.30pm and will be presented from the Federal Court’s Victorian Registry.
Adele Bentham promoted to Legal Practice Manager at Best Wilson Buckley
Best Wilson Buckley Family Law (BWB) has promoted Adele Bentham to Legal Practice Manager and Special Counsel. Ms Bentham’s promotion recognises her ongoing contribution to BWB and her extensive experience in family law. In her expanded role, she will continue her work as Special Counsel while taking on broader leadership responsibilities across the firm. BWB is also delighted to welcome Stephanie Millar, who has joined the firm as an Associate in the North Lakes office.
Profession shines at The Star for annual awards gala
The Excellence in Law Awards were held at The Star Brisbane for the first time. Photos: Event Photos Australia Event: Queensland Law Society Excellence in Law Awards and Gala 22 August 2026 The Star Brisbane Event partner: Motorline BMW Award partners: ANZ, Bond University Faculty of Law, College of Law, Day One Recruitment, First Title, Indigenous Lawyers Queensland Inc, PEXA, Pride in Law and Westpac Photos: Jon Wright and Cameron Hernandez/Event Photos Australia