Media releases

For further information on any information in these releases contact the person listed in the release, or if none is listed contact media@qls.com.au. Unless otherwise stated, press releases on this page are available for immediate public release.

Year:

Media releases

28 May 2013: Nothing broken with workers’ compensation
24 May 2013: You have the right to remain silent
13 May 2013: QLS unearths Brisbane’s dark side
9 May 2013: Government comes round on YJ conferencing
23 April 2013: JP (Quals) could compound dispute unease
16 April 2013: Unexplained wealth law a mystery
20 March 2013: QLS counsels a considered approach to CJ’s proposed changes
12 March 2013: Resourceful Symposium attracts the best minds
12 March 2013: Drug laws high on ambiguity
12 March 2013: Global Rein exposes challenges
27 February 2013: Honours for legal champion no accident
25 February 2013: LAWASIA moves headquarters
13 February 2013: Lawyers and working in the Asian Century
11 February 2013: Government change to benefit thousands
29 January 2013: Qld directors bear burden of government’s ‘haste’
25 January 2013: Aussie snag for fairer penal system
12 December 2012: Welcome relief for families in dispute
5 December 2012: Weakness in “tough on crime” approach
28 November 2012: Property law gets some modern love
23 November 2012: 20 years of shame of 17 year olds in prison
22 November 2012: Concerns over proposed synthetic drug classification
20 November 2012: Eager for Keane appointment
14 November 2012: Page in history for working in margins
5 November 2012: Media release: Child protection inquiry raises questions for QLS
23 October 2012: QLS Children’s Law policy paper highlights major issues
3 October 2012: Queensland Law Society urges AG to reconsider on NLPR
19 September 2012: Judicial appointments welcome
14 September 2012: The vulnerable vetoed in court cuts
13 September 2012: Reporting Bureau closure a concern for confidentiality
29 August 2012: Gag clauses concerning
13 August 2012: Government leaves rent in Tenants’ Union funding
30 July 2012: Offender penalty costs to hit taxpayers’ pockets
17 July 2012: Queensland Law Society names the government’s shame
10 July 2012: Surrogacy Act changes – a miscarriage of justice
9 July 2012: Mandatory sentencing to clog judicial system
5 July 2012: Destructive defunding of legal assistance programs
20 June 2012: Buyers to benefit from duty change
4 June 2012: Anti-association laws pose more danger than they remove
31 May 2012: Political crisis in PNG threatens country’s rule of law
22 May 2012: Society opposes abolition of Sentencing Advisory Council
16 May 2012: Truckie law implication driving the wrong way
11 May 2012: QLS Law Week activities set to take flight
9 May 2012: QLS criminal history tours take a walk on the dark side
3 May 2012: Mandatory sentencing not an option
3 May 2012: Seasons adds spice to Law Week
26 April 2012: QLS promises more in store during Law Week
7 March 2012: Criminal treatment of mental health issues
5 March 2012: Stars fly in for Symposium
2 March 2012: Expo of champions
29 February 2012: Party positions revealed on legal profession issues
19 January 2012: No fair fight when David meets Goliath before tribunal
20 December 2011: Access to justice issues affect a growing list
8 December 2011: Jail for minors a major problem
1 December 2011: Society on front foot in State election lead-up
24 November 2011: Dangerous dog laws lack preventative action
11 November 2011: Lawyers’ bring a flood of assistance
9 November 2011: QLS opposes mandatory decision on mandatory sentencing
11 October 2011: QLS welcomes SAC views on standard non-parole periods
7 October 2011: New Council to guide the legal profession
19 September 2011: Not-for-profit lawyer achieves great things
8 September 2011: Increase in court fees unreasonable
26 August 2011: Law Society gives cautious support to proposed disability insurance scheme
25 July 2011: Queensland Law Society warns of property fee increase
22 July 2011: Queensland Law Society’s elder abuse report highlights growing problem
23 June 2011: Queensland Law Society concerned about call for mandatory sentencing for police assaults
31 May 2011: Queensland solicitors keep costs fair and just
9 May 2011: Queensland Law Society to introduce e-voting for solicitors
19 April 2011: Buyer and seller beware with changes to body corporate law
13 April 2011: Queensland Law Society to help kick off Law Week by stepping out for access to justice
18 March 2011: American legal eagle flies in for Symposium
9 March 2011: Symposium takes off with fighter pilots
3 March 2011: Careers Expo launches rising legal stars
16 February 2011: Queensland’s leading legal conference just got bigger
21 January 2011: Free legal services on offer to flood victims
10 January 2011: New Consumer Law gets buy-in from Queensland Law Society
27 October 2010: Mandatory sentencing a serious concern
4 October 2010: Tribunal reform advocate honoured
20 June 2010: Consultation on conduct rules for lawyers begins
17 June 2010: Paper seeks opportunities to strengthen elder abuse law
17 May 2010: Queensland legal profession celebrates and promotes access to justice during Law Week
27 April 2010: Queensland Law Society applauds ‘sensible and equitable’ WorkCover reforms
22 February 2010: Queensland land tax changes: a money-grabbing injustice
1 February 2010: Legal Careers Expo to Highlight Diversity of the Profession
27 November 2009: Acceptance of Crime Bill: A dark day for Queensland’s justice system
18 September 2009: Queensland Law Society rejects Attorney-General’s criticism of lawyers
1 September 2009: Funding for access to justice
22 July 2009: Queensland Law Society comment on Government reform of the criminal and civil justice system
9 July 2009: Law Council of Australia Regional, Rural and Remote Survey
9 May 2008: Law Society in Awe of Response to Poster Comp
9 May 2008: Week to Emphasise Role of Law in Society
12 December 2007: Statement by the president of the Queensland Law Society, Mrs Megan Mahon
29 August 2006: Statement by the President of the Queensland Law Society, Mr Joe Pinder
17 July 2006: Member Benefits 2006-07
21 April 2006: ATO’s Final Ruling and Guide in relation to Service Entities
14 March 2006: Survey of Solicitors' Pro Bono Legal Work
6 March 2006: QLS Update re: ATO Notice
28 November 2005: QLS Advertising Campaign 2006
23 September 2004: Local Solicitor Heads Business Networking Group
29 June 2004: New Era in Queensland Legal Services
28 January 2004: QLS Warns on "Law and Order" Implications
21 January 2004: QLS Investigates Gold Coast Law Firm
19 January 2004: QLS Acts to Protect Gold Coast Solicitor's Clients
: Past QLS President takes the chair
: Society welcomes permanent guardian system appointments