Domestic and Family Violence

This page should be used by Australian legal practitioners in Queensland working with those at risk of Domestic and Family Violence, this could be any practitioner but they might also include organisations such as:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS)
  • Legal Aid Queensland
  • Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
  • Women's Domestic Violence Services and many more.

The aim is to identify and provide domestic and family violence training and support for legal practitioners. 

If you are at risk of domestic and family violence, or if you are in immediate danger, call 000 for Police and Ambulance assistance.

Key resources

Continuing Professional Development

Symposium

Symposium 2025

This year's conference features two opening plenary sessions and six tracks of substantive law sessions covering Family, Succession, Criminal, Property, Personal Injuries, and Commercial Law PLUS a new 'Extension' track. 

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Family and Criminal Law Conference Domestic Family Violence

Family and Criminal Law Conference 2024 – Domestic Family Violence track

Specialty conference sessions for Domestic Family Violence practitioners in Queensland looking at the intersection between family and criminal law, and how to implement protections for practitioners and victim survivors within this developing area of practice.

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Family and Criminal Law Conference Family Law

Family and Criminal Law Conference 2024 – Family Law track

Hear the latest in Family practice updates for 2024.

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Family and Criminal Law Conference Criminal Law

Family and Criminal Law Conference 2024 – Criminal Law

 You will hear the latest in criminal practice updates for 2024.

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External Resources

We encourage all solicitors to increase their knowledge and understanding of Domestic and Family Violence. If you would like to know more or seek specific training, consider:

Support 

LawCare

LawCare is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. QLS members can use this service to access confidential support to help navigate issues in both their personal and professional lives.

A specialised Domestic and Family Violence Helpline is available on 1300 338 465.

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Practice Advisory Service

If you find yourself in need of support, our Members are able to access the Practice Advisory Service at the Queensland law society. This resource provides solicitors guidance on all types of complex situations that arise in everyday practice. 

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Senior Counsellors

If you would prefer to discuss matters with a senior solicitor, we have QLS Senior Counsellors available to support you. They are able to speak to you on a confidential basis about a variety of issues that might arise when supporting victims of domestic and family violence. 

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Would you like to know more about bespoke offerings or more information?

Education team: education@qls.com.au

Domestic and Family Violence Committee: policy@qls.com.au