At the heart of our noble profession is a simple concept: collegiality. We are all united by the fact that we are officers of the court, sworn to uphold the law, serve the administration of justice and very simply do what is right, no matter the cost.

Practitioners are invited to provide feedback as QLS policy committees prepare submissions for reviews of: (1) the Local Government Electoral (Implementing Stage 2 of Belcarra) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019, (2) the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, (3) the Federal Circuit Court Case Management Pilot, (4) intermediate sentencing options and parole and (5) Criminal Code (Trespass Offences) Amendment Bill 2019.

One of the many privileged roles wrapped up in the QLS Presidency is being the voice of our profession to the general public. I have been doing a bit of that of late, through various media organisations, especially around the recent change to the laws regarding murder.