During an admission sitting, nervous new lawyers focus on many different things – remembering to stand, hearing their name read out or the Chief Justice’s wise...
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) is inviting input on proposed reforms to human tissue laws. With the release of a discussion paper as a part...
The extensive disciplinary record of solicitor Vincent Pennisi came to a conclusion before the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal last week. In Legal Services Commissioner v...
While recognising the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia’s vital work, Her Honour Judge Kara Best revealed she is saddened by its necessity. Appointed to...
A practical guide to the evolving landscape of the right to remedy under international law has been released. Developed by the LAWASIA Human Rights Committee, the...
Most citizens, and many lawyers, may not know that a new cause of action for serious invasions of privacy became law in November 2024 and started...
A first test of the new tort for serious invasions of privacy will have to wait, with a potential first case settling out of court this week. Brittany Groth –...
Queensland Law Society wellness initiative LawCare has added a limited-edition game to its resource kit ahead of the holiday season. The LawCare promotional kit includes a...
Do the words Div 7A, UPE or s100A make you feel nervous and uneasy? These are all very real sections of the Tax Legislation that lurk...
The Queensland Government has announced two new appointments to the Supreme Court. Patrick McCafferty KC has been appointed Justice, while Justice Martin Burns has been appointed...