Nominations for the 2023 QLS Council election are now closed with QLS receiving a total of 28 nominations for the role of Ordinary Councillor, one nomination for President, two nominations for Deputy President and three nominations for Vice President.
Therefore, the Returning Officer declares, in accordance with rule 33(1)(a) of the Legal Profession (Society) Rules 2007, that Rebecca Fogerty is duly elected as President of the Queensland Law Society commencing 1 January 2024.
Congratulations Rebecca Fogerty on her election.
As there were more nominations than vacancies for the positions of Deputy President, Vice President and Ordinary Member of Council, the QLS membership will go to the polls.
The names of all running candidates and biographies are available for viewing on the QLS candidates page. Candidates are listed in the order drawn by electronic lot in accordance with r35(2) of the Rules.
Voting opens on Friday 29 September. On the day, you will receive an email from True Vote (using the domain name truevote.com.au). The email will include voting instructions and a link to the online ballot.