Media releases

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Media releases

22 May 2020: QLS applauds new regulations to allow for virtual document witnessing
19 May 2020: QLS supports almost $120m funding boon for community legal centres
15 May 2020: QLS applauds new laws paving way for electronic signing of legal documents
26 November 2019: QLS welcomes new law to stop insidious practice of claims farming
1 October 2019: QLS welcomes appointment of two solicitors to the state’s magistracy
3 September 2019: QLS opposes change to 120-year-old sexual consent laws
10 July 2019: QLS backs review of consent laws by Qld Law Reform Commission
4 July 2019: QLS welcomes appointment of Queensland Chief Magistrate and new Mt Isa magistrate
2 July 2019: QLS calls for immediate ban to children 14 and under being held in watch houses
14 June 2019: Proposed “claims farming’’ laws will stamp out predatory practice
13 June 2019: QLS welcomes four new judicial appointments
11 June 2019: Queensland Budget proves to be justice investment bonanza: QLS
13 May 2019: QLS calls for immediate end to housing of children in police watchhouses
30 April 2019: QLS praises $320m investment in youth justice reform measures
18 March 2019: Criminal lawyer advocate for good policy wins coveted legal award
18 March 2019: Bundy’s top advocate against DV wins coveted legal award
13 March 2019: QLS protects public from unlawful legal practice
30 January 2019: Protecting citizens' rights
24 January 2019: Productivity report proves Queensland courts severely underfunded
14 January 2019: Federal Circuit Court: Success under strain
13 December 2018: QLS welcomes new District Court Judges
29 November 2018: Additional appointments a win for Queensland’s Supreme Court: QLS
31 October 2018: QLS welcomes opportunity to consult on human rights
23 October 2018: QLS stands ready to assist crime watchdog investigating four criminal lawyers charged with myriad offences
21 September 2018: Access to justice increased by additional court appointments: QLS
17 September 2018: Judicial commission welcome – smearing of judges is not: QLS
6 September 2018: QLS welcomes appointment of solicitor as Queensland’s new Anti-Discrimination Commissioner
30 August 2018: Prominent Townsville solicitor one of two new magistracy appointments
30 July 2018: Current Dissolution of Ipswich City Council draft Bill fundamentally flawed
17 July 2018: QLS says referral of controversial Bill to sack Ipswich City Council to committee a wise and necessary step
13 July 2018: QLS backs recommendations to overhaul youth justice system
27 June 2018: Claim farming must be stamped out: QLS
21 June 2018: Crown Prosecutor appointment a solid pick: QLS
15 June 2018: Lift the lid on elder abuse: QLS
12 June 2018: QLS welcomes justice Budget funding, but more money needed to boost judiciary
31 May 2018: New magistrates a boon for better regional access to justice: QLS
30 May 2018: Townsville solicitor-turned-barrister appointment most welcome: QLS
30 May 2018: QLS president says court amalgamation interesting but unclear
17 May 2018: First Queensland solicitor appointed to District Court retires leaving indelible legacy
9 May 2018: QLS says Federal Budget funding for Elder Abuse initiatives a good start
9 May 2018: QLS encourages public to always trust a solicitor
26 April 2018: QLS welcomes appointment of new Townsville Federal Circuit Court judge
4 April 2018: Queenslanders below the poverty line denied access to justice
23 March 2018: Queensland appoints first indigenous judge
10 March 2018: Highly-respected criminal lawyer receives prestigious award
10 March 2018: Legal educator wins coveted QLS Agnes McWhinney Award
8 March 2018: Well-respected local appointed to Townsville’s District Court
8 March 2018: QLS applauds appointments to QLD courts
22 February 2018: Regional appointment most welcome: QLS
30 January 2018: QLS says youth justice reforms long time coming but necessary
19 December 2017: Rolf Moses to join Queensland Law Society as CEO in 2018
15 December 2017: QLS congratulates former president on appointment to Family Court
15 November 2017: QLS defends integrity of magistrates court
14 November 2017: QLS demands 2017 electoral commitment to ongoing funding and roll out of DV courts
13 November 2017: State political parties must create judicial commission to ensure a robust and accountable judiciary for all Queenslanders: says QLS
11 November 2017: QLS MEDIA STATEMENT: CCC charges
9 November 2017: QLS calls on political parties to appoint more solicitors to judicial roles
30 October 2017: QLD's legal profession flags key election issues
25 October 2017: QLS applauds laws to bring back state’s drug courts
23 October 2017: QLS president recognised for outstanding leadership
17 October 2017: QLS announces Council election results
12 October 2017: Eight new magistrates a good start to better access to justice in Queensland: QLS
11 October 2017: Court appointments welcome but numbers still critically low: QLS
10 October 2017: QLS backs government move on gun reform
6 October 2017: QLS welcomes Supreme Court Justice’s appointment as QCAT president
3 October 2017: QLS backs former prominent judge’s call to maintain legal aid funding
18 September 2017: QLS demands Fed Govt fund Robina Community Legal Centre
18 September 2017: QLS says more CLC funding necessary to ensure access to justice
18 September 2017: QLS welcomes move to remove 17-year-olds from adult prisons
25 August 2017: Equality before law: Queensland’s peak legal body cites deficiency in current marriage laws
23 August 2017: Laws already exist to handle so-called offences of “industrial manslaughter”: QLS
19 August 2017: Elder abuse awareness campaign garners support from community
11 August 2017: QLS praises Victorian Government for appointment of first solicitor to top role
8 August 2017: Pretend “Gumtree” lawyer’s bark muzzled by court to the tune of $20,000
7 August 2017: QLS backs changes to legislation protecting community from nefarious tow-truck operations
21 July 2017: QLS praises funding for independent crime stats
20 July 2017: Appointment of former solicitor to Land Court of Queensland an excellent example to profession: QLS
14 July 2017: Criminal lawyer deserves harsh penalty for illegal conduct: QLS
6 July 2017: Peak legal body moving forward towards reconciliation
28 June 2017: QLS salutes appointment of former solicitor as new Federal Administrative Appeals Tribunal president
23 June 2017: Appointment of former solicitor to senior judicial position very welcome: QLS
22 June 2017: QLS disappointment over conduct of high-profile criminal solicitor Tim Meehan
14 June 2017: QLS welcomes Budget funding for justice issues
14 June 2017: Beware of dodgy legal advice: QLS
14 June 2017: QLS announces trial to raise awareness of widespread hidden elder abuse
13 June 2017: Return of drug courts will help addicts and reduce crime: QLS
13 June 2017: Stamping out the scourge of DV one specialist court at a time: QLS
31 May 2017: QLS pays tribute to selfless service of QPS Senior Constable Brett Forte
26 May 2017: QLS says “claim farming’’ is both unethical and breach of solicitors conduct rules
11 May 2017: QLS praises state government move to expunge historical gay convictions
10 May 2017: Much-needed safety net for CLCs very welcome: QLS
4 May 2017: Legal Aid’s choice of former COA President as their chair an inspired appointment: QLS
4 May 2017: Further magistrate appointments a welcome announcement for Queensland’s justice system: QLS
28 April 2017: Historically low claims against solicitors lead to third fee reduction
27 April 2017: QLS applauds government funding to implement youth detention recommendations
24 April 2017: Reinstatement of previous funding appreciated: QLS
21 April 2017: QLS calls on government to explain delays in judicial appointments
13 April 2017: Cyclones and CLCs
5 April 2017: QLS remembers the great contribution of leading legal light – former Justice Martin Moynihan
4 April 2017: Cyclone Debbie weather event amplifies need to adequately fund Queensland CLCs
31 March 2017: QLS praises appointment of renowned silk as new Court of Appeal President.
27 March 2017: QLS welcomes Federal Court judge appointment, but more are needed
27 March 2017: QLS urges NQ solicitors to stay cyclone safe
23 March 2017: Farm debt Bill provides fairer deal for struggling rural sector: QLS says
23 March 2017: QLS backs new DV laws
22 March 2017: QLS applauds state government’s removal of “gay panic’’ defence
18 March 2017: QLS: Federal Government crippling vital justice safety net by cutting CLC funding
1 March 2017: QLS backs call for Federal Government to reinstate community legal centre funding
28 February 2017: QLS unveils ground-breaking search warrant guidelines to assist police
22 February 2017: QLS honours outstanding solicitors at annual gala event
15 February 2017: QLS voices concern over aspects of proposed DV bail law changes
29 January 2017: QLS reiterates support for nation’s first female High Court Chief Justice ahead of Monday’s swearing in
27 January 2017: QLS applauds new High Risk Youth Court in Townsville
24 January 2017: QLS supports move to scrap lockout laws
20 January 2017: QLS welcomes return of Sentencing Advisory Council
15 December 2016: New ‘Land Access’ directory helps landholders find specialist lawyers
15 December 2016: QLS welcomes appointment of silk Susan Brown to Supreme Court bench
30 November 2016: QLS says new anti-bikie laws are a step forward – but not without problems
29 November 2016: Appointment of Queenslander as nation’s first female High Court Chief Justice a worthy and inspired choice: QLS says
9 November 2016: Removal of limitation statute a win for sex abuse victims: QLS says
4 November 2016: QLS says abolition of antiquated laws allowing 17-year-olds to be sentenced as adults a win for common sense
3 November 2016: QLS joins national call for PM to reverse slashing of legal assistance funding
27 October 2016: QLS backs inquiry into appallingly high Indigenous detention rates
7 October 2016: QLS backs judge’s call for need for healthy work-life balance
13 September 2016: QLS: Introduction of serious organised crime legislation a step forward
7 September 2016: QLS applauds banishing of archaic laws that send 17-year-olds to adult prison
31 August 2016: QLS calls for respect of High Court decision in case of Gerard Baden-Clay
30 August 2016: QLS calls for abolition of laws allowing 17-year-olds to be sentenced as adults
16 August 2016: QLS welcomes tabling of laws for much-needed class action reform
16 August 2016: QLS welcomes tabling of laws to remove sex abuse claim time limitation
16 August 2016: QLS renews calls for changes to unjust and backward land clearing laws
9 August 2016: QLS calls on review of parole system to be comprehensive
5 August 2016: QLD to receive much-needed reform on class actions
2 August 2016: QLS applauds Labor Govt’s removal of sex abuse claim limitation period
1 August 2016: QLS calls for Royal Commission into appalling Indigenous incarceration rates
27 July 2016: QLS release domestic and family violence guidelines to assist practitioners
25 July 2016: Baden-Clay High Court hearing to be a complex legal argument
24 July 2016: QLS backs LNP call to remove sex abuse claim limitation period
1 July 2016: Scrapping of key piece of tree clearing law a win for rural landowners: QLS
24 June 2016: QLS responds to LCA call for equitable briefing policy for female barristers
21 June 2016: QLS backs Family Courts Chief Justice’s call for more funding
15 June 2016: State Budget funding for justice initiatives a boon for Queensland: QLS
8 June 2016: Queensland lawyers divided on Human Rights laws
3 June 2016: Changes to vegetation clearance laws unjust and backward: QLS
27 May 2016: NIIS laws a win for vulnerable Queenslanders: QLS
25 May 2016: Return of Sentencing Advisory Council a win for QLD justice system
17 May 2016: Peak law groups call for increase in federal legal aid funding
16 May 2016: Need for more funding to represent legal representation for the mentally ill
13 May 2016: QLS applauds further appointments to Queensland courts
13 May 2016: QLS commends steps towards improving child protection laws
13 May 2016: Coalition funding to Legal Aid a start, but not nearly enough
12 May 2016: QLS supports decision of the High Court in Baden-Clay ruling
29 April 2016: QLS praises appointment of reputable magistrates for Queensland’s busiest court
22 April 2016: QLS says environmental clean-up reform amendments a win for Queensland
22 April 2016: QLS says youth justice reforms are not before time
21 April 2016: QLS backs government move to restore anti-corruption body independence
19 April 2016: QLS backs plan for common law rights as part of NIIS
13 April 2016: QLS welcomes reopening of state’s first Murri Court
13 April 2016: QLS calls on membership to step out in support of QPILCH Legal Walk
8 April 2016: QLS calls for common law rights to be kept as part of NIIS
6 April 2016: QLS: Queenslanders safer with proposed new police powers
5 April 2016: QLS applauds extra police funding to fight organised crime
4 April 2016: QLS welcomes release of taskforce report into anti-bikie laws
31 March 2016: QLS announces up to 20 percent reduction in annual insurance levies
29 March 2016: QLS members appointed to high-office roles
18 March 2016: QLS past president appointed as Queensland’s Public Trustee
16 March 2016: Premier legal gathering in Queensland to feature leading presenters
11 March 2016: Many reasons for lack of new Bar work
8 March 2016: Profession heads for female majority
7 March 2016: Brisbane needs two judges
4 March 2016: Inspired appointment to Queensland's District Court
3 March 2016: QLS looks forward to more judges in Queensland after Brandis confirms funding
2 March 2016: ‘Lemon laws’ Inquiry win for consumers
1 March 2016: Ninth death of an Australian woman in 2016 unacceptable: QLS
25 February 2016: Indigenous incarceration costs almost double price of uni education
25 February 2016: Queensland needs more Family Court judges: QLS
25 February 2016: Queensland Law Society applauds Federal Family Court judge
22 February 2016: Medal honours Morcombe family lawyer
19 February 2016: Domestic violence research funding welcomed
18 February 2016: Queensland Law Society welcomes legislation to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence
16 February 2016: Queensland Law Society cautiously welcomes Narcotic Drugs Amendment Bill
10 February 2016: Queensland Law Society CEO supports Women’s Legal Service through dance
10 February 2016: Opinion editorial by Queensland Law Society president-elect, Bill Potts
2 February 2016: Queensland Law Society welcomes Federal Circuit Court judge for Rockhampton
1 February 2016: Welcomed support for domestic violence victims
1 February 2016: Queensland Law Society supports national campaign on legal assistance
18 January 2016: Queensland Law Society welcomes short-term funding but the fiscal cliff looms
13 January 2016: Establishment of a Queensland judicial commission
5 January 2016: Queensland Law Society urges preventative approach in response to increasing coward punch attacks
18 December 2015: Queensland-first all online property transaction
16 December 2015: Opinion editorial by Queensland Law Society president-elect, Bill Potts
16 December 2015: Queensland Law Society supports the fight against domestic and family violence
3 December 2015: Queensland Law Society welcomes changes to Penalties and Sentences Act and Youth Justice Act
2 December 2015: Queensland Law Society president joins Law Council of Australia Executive
2 December 2015: Queensland Law Society welcomes youth justice reforms
20 November 2015: Supreme Court White Ribbon Day Breakfast Monday 23 November 2015 – featuring high-profile presenters
18 November 2015: Queensland Law Society welcomes a permanent Federal Circuit Court judge for Rockhampton
13 November 2015: Queensland Law Society welcomes judicial and DPP appointments
30 October 2015: Queensland Law Society recognises exceptional solicitor from Townsville with prestigious award
21 October 2015: Queensland Law Society announces Council election outcome
16 October 2015: Admissions rule amendments – notice about admission sittings
25 September 2015: Queensland Law Society welcomes appointment of three magistrates
7 September 2015: Queensland Law Society welcomes first female Chief Justice
20 August 2015: Queensland Law Society welcomes Not Now, Not Ever announcement
17 August 2015: Queensland Law Society assists members with childcare needs
30 July 2015: Queensland Law Society welcomes appointment of CCC chair
17 July 2015: Changing complexity in family law practice
17 July 2015: Repeal of the impairment threshold for access to workers’ compensation claims
4 June 2015: Queensland Law Society announces appointment of new CEO Amelia Hodge
2 June 2015: Queensland Law Society discusses opportunities provided by the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement
26 May 2015: Queensland Law Society supports Supreme Court Judges
21 May 2015: Supporting more funding for legal assistance services in Queensland
30 March 2015: Media Statement
27 March 2015: Supporting Queensland’s Judiciary
27 March 2015: Some guaranteed Legal Aid funding welcomed
25 March 2015: Effective consultation the future of justice
19 March 2015: Welcoming the future of legal practice
16 February 2015: Queensland Law Society welcomes Attorney-General appointment
28 January 2015: Honours recognise legal contributions to our community
15 January 2015: Parties heed policy call
24 November 2014: Call to Parties flags legal profession election issues
17 November 2014: Volunteer solicitors promoted peaceful G20 protests
10 November 2014: Wayne Goss’s legacy for Sunshine State
31 October 2014: QLS congratulates new Legal Services Commissioner
28 October 2014: 2013 QLS president recognised for leadership
25 October 2014: Regional legal pioneer recognised for leadership
23 October 2014: QLS welcomes timely new appointments
17 October 2014: Leading light leaves the bench
16 October 2014: QLS welcomes Judge Kerry O’Brien to new appointment
8 October 2014: QLS calls for law’s suspension
7 October 2014: Legal profession’s changing face
29 September 2014: Major events law no cause for celebration
13 September 2014: Queensland young solicitor wins national award
10 September 2014: Property law changes to benefit buyers, developers, property market
10 September 2014: QLS welcomes WLS funding boost
25 August 2014: Legal profession mourns death of Cedric Hampson QC
8 August 2014: Inquiry should address crime, not just punishment
24 July 2014: Safer strategies needed for Safe Night Out
20 June 2014: Queensland Law Society annual report awarded for insight
19 June 2014: New Magistracy appointments
12 June 2014: Queensland Law Society welcomes Chief Justice appointment
14 May 2014: Government commits to three-year legal relationship
14 May 2014: Structured approach to raise legal workplace standards
7 May 2014: Cooling off period hot topic for property purchasers
10 April 2014: QLS welcomes Solicitor-General and Electoral Commissioner appointments
4 April 2014: Policy paper launch to unpack mandatory sentencing issues
21 March 2014: Sex, crime, hacks and trolls at QLS Symposium
18 March 2014: Harsher punishment does not reduce youth crime
26 February 2014: Symmetry in Chief Justice’s Governor appointment
21 February 2014: President’s Medal silver lining to five-year nightmare
9 January 2014: Restrictive practices no restraint on humane treatment
20 December 2013: Magistrate appointments a welcome gift to the bench
18 December 2013: Brave step for grave problem
21 November 2013: PAMDA for the people
4 November 2013: Directors’ liability laws to improve Queensland’s prospects
24 October 2013: Government endangers democracy with separation of powers breach
24 October 2013: Lawyers elect to influence
17 October 2013: Legislative rush impacts the rights of all Queenslanders
15 October 2013: Govt’s blunt instrument injures workers’ comp scheme
14 October 2013: Employers to bear burden of WorkCover reforms
26 September 2013: YJ deterrents draconian and ineffective
25 September 2013: Workers’ comp threshold would open door to chaos
23 September 2013: Put the brakes on removing journey claims
30 August 2013: Minter Ellison partner an inspired choice for Supreme Court
29 August 2013: Judicial reviews protect from potential poor process
28 August 2013: Queensland Law Society definitive on asylum seeker definitions
31 July 2013: AG proposal to cost millions and potentially increase crime
25 July 2013: Community views only part of whole in youth justice reforms
13 July 2013: EPA decisions require wisdom without sentiment
5 July 2013: Government’s misguided approach to youth justice
28 June 2013: Reports of rorts not quite the truth
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
: QLS welcomes first solicitor appointed to Supreme Court in more than six years