queensland

The legal and practical considerations of funding medicinal cannabis in compensation insurance

In penning this piece, my intention is not to advocate for or against medicinal cannabis. However, it is a legal form...

16 July 2026

By Greg Spinda

Catton & Tondelstrand expands Qld footprint with second office

A Sunshine Coast-based family law firm has expanded its Queensland footprint with the opening of a second office.

09 July 2026

By Grace Robbie

Tribunal exposes ‘wrong-headed thinking’ behind Qld director’s conflict of interest

A disciplined solicitor and the Legal Services Commissioner will have to explain why they think a $5,000 fine is...

07 July 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Strike-off recommended for Qld lawyer who stole $1m from family

A Queensland solicitor jailed for the $1,000,000 theft from a family business has been recommended for removal from the...

19 June 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Butler McDermott elevates estates lawyer to director

Queensland-based Butler McDermott Lawyers has strengthened its leadership team by promoting one of its estate lawyers...

17 June 2026

By Grace Robbie

Supervision blunder ends in discipline for Qld director

A Queensland firm director engaged in unsatisfactory professional conduct by her failure to appropriately manage a...

03 June 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Creevey Horrell strengthens family law team with high-profile appointment

Queensland-based Creevey Horrell Lawyers has strengthened its expanding family and relationship law practice with the...

28 May 2026

By Grace Robbie

Top Qld judge slams year-long delays in serious criminal cases

A senior Queensland judge has issued a scathing rebuke of the state’s criminal justice system, warning that cases are...

10 April 2026

By Grace Robbie

The $150 time capsule: How Queensland’s petty theft law forgot inflation

Queensland’s $150 threshold is a relic of cassette-tape mercy in a contactless world. It once stood for compassion;...

31 March 2026

By Rebecca Ward, MBA

Creevey Horrell expands regional Qld presence with new office

Queensland-based firm Creevey Horrell Lawyers has continued to expand its regional footprint, unveiling a new office as...

05 March 2026

By Grace Robbie