queensland

Queensland solicitor’s ‘extraordinary’ error criticised by judge

A Queensland judge criticised a solicitor for making an “extraordinary and regrettable” error in his client’s...

02 August 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyer convicted of indecent treatment of a child struck off

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has ordered that one of the state’s lawyers, who failed to report...

01 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

New judges named in NSW, Queensland and Victoria

In the past week, the attorneys-general of NSW, Queensland and Victoria have made judicial appointments for their...

05 June 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Australia’s part in regulating tech on a global stage

A special counsel in ethics discusses how Australia can bring tech companies into the discussion around tech...

24 May 2023

By Jess Feyder

MacDonnells Law promotes 3

Queensland-based firm MacDonnells Law has elevated three of its lawyers to more senior roles, with one being made...

15 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

The secrets to opening a regional law firm

One year on from my firm’s expansion into Cairns, there are lessons I’ve learnt that others looking to launch a...

11 May 2023

By Beth Rolton

Qld Court of Appeal decision highlights importance of nominal defendant

A recent decision made in the Queensland Court of Appeal has highlighted the need for the public to be aware of the...

03 May 2023

By Jess Feyder

District Court judge named as new Qld Supreme Court justice

Judge Catherine Muir is set to become a Supreme Court justice in Queensland and will join the court’s trial...

06 April 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Leg ropes in the line-up — are we looking after one another?

Common sense comes down to a simple risk-reward analysis, writes Hugh Powell.

30 March 2023

By Hugh Powell

Qld man barred from practice following search warrant and document seizure

A Central Queensland man has been banned from practising law in the state after he was found to have provided legal...

30 March 2023

By Lauren Croft