Here's what's happening in March
We're back with your monthly list of things to keep you occupied, informed and entertained!
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Identity crime has been a big topic after the infamous Optus and Medibank data breaches last year. Even before these two sizeable breaches, one in four Australians were victims of identity crime, according to a survey by the Australian Institute of Criminology. In this episode, Insight talks to victims, hackers and digital rights activists about this issue.
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Speaking of data privacy, small businesses (annual turnover of $3 million or less) currently are not required to protect the personal information of their customers. The Attorney-General’s review of the Privacy Act has suggested this exemption should be scrapped, as small businesses are no longer low risk.
Is it ethical for lawyers to use AI tools like ChatGPT?
QLS Ethics and Practice Centre Special Counsel David Bowles argues that there is “no ethical impediment to appropriate use of artificial tools in practice.” He also predicts that courts are soon “to be inundated with error-ridden GPT-generate material from self-represented litigants,” so practitioners need to gain experience with the technology to stay up to date.
From adversity to inspiration: A journey
Heather Ferris, Queensland Law Society's First Nations Legal Coordinator, sat down with QLS Proctor to discuss her journey to studying law. Read about how Heather overcame adversity to pursue higher education, and in doing so followed in the footsteps of her grandmother, an Elder of the Gunggari/Kunja peoples.
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The Career Confidence Podcast - Future Proof Your Career: Build a Career Portfolio
Marija Duka, host of the Career Confidence podcast, explains why you should build a career portfolio to keep up with the changing landscape of how we work.
Our podcast, The Callover, is back for season 2! On this episode of The Callover, we are joined by John Chesterman, the Public Advocate for Queensland, who will explain what the Forensic Disability Service is and why it is so important that someone looks out for its vulnerable residents.
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Costs can be confusing! This one hour lunchtime session on 27 March will teach you all about retainers, costs disclosure requirements, costs agreements, and other things that will keep you informed and your clients happy.
Show off your (not so) useless knowledge and raise money for charity while doing so. You and three friends will get a welcome drink, a platter of food, and maybe even bragging rights! See you at the Port Office Hotel on 28 March.