Here's what's happening in September
We're back with your monthly list of things to keep you occupied, informed, and entertained!
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Senate expected to pass legislation criminalising distribution of deep fake material | ABC News
E-Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant explains what will happen once the sharing of deep fake content by adults is outlawed.
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Extraordinary powers allowing police to randomly stop and search people in Queensland for weapons have been expanded after a suite of crime law changes passed parliament.
The legislation, known as Jack's Law, allows police to use handheld metal detectors to search people in safe night precincts, public transport stations and on public transport without a warrant.
Community Safety Bill passed | QLS Proctor
The Queensland Community Safety Bill was passed at last week’s Parliamentary sitting, which aims to enhance community safety, support police efforts to protect the community and further support victims.
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Young Migration Lawyer Making a Difference, with Palwasha Nawabi | The Callover
Palwasha Nawabi is part of a generation of young lawyers seeking to make a positive impact on society. In 2023, Palwasha was awarded the Law Council of Australia – Australian Young Lawyers Award in recognition of her significant achievement in leading the operational and administrative aspect of a pro bono initiative which resulted in the successful procurement of 90 subclass 449 visas for many Afghan women and their families and permanent residence visas for those who chose to settle in Australia.
His Honour grew up in Charters Towers and is a proud descendant of the Warramunga peoples. Since joining the legal profession in 1996, Justice Crowley has had a varied and impressive career. He has worked at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service in Townsville, for the Queensland and Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, within the New South Wales’ Crown Solicitors’ Office, at the private bar and as the senior counsel assisting the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
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QLS Connect Cairns and QLS Connect Townsville
QLS is hosting CPD sessions in Cairns and Townsville where you can earn 2 CPD points! Hear from our very own Matt Dunn as he explores the extension of the AML/CTRF rules to Tranche-2 entities. Shane Budden will dive into the ethical issues surrounding the use of AI in law, and Terri Mottershead will be discussing the big 5 impacts of AI on legal practice!
Complete our Member Survey | QLS
Future Leaders Committee President Helen Driscoll is encouraging early career lawyers to have their say in the Queensland Law Society Member Survey before it’s too late.
“The Queensland Law Society needs to hear from our cohort in order to be able to make sure our membership needs are being met – and if not, how they can be met.”
The survey will guide the Society’s strategic direction and inform how QLS can support and represent members.