queensland

Client says he felt ‘trapped’ into Queensland firm’s retainer
A man who owes a Brisbane firm $550,000 in legal fees has accused his lawyers of pursuing his case despite knowing he...
13 December 2023
By Naomi Neilson
Qld lawyers say race not issue when placing Indigenous children in care
In the first appearance of the reunification class action, lawyers for the state of Queensland told a court it did not...
06 December 2023
By Naomi Neilson
Qld solicitor appeals disciplinary costs order
A Queensland solicitor alleged to have delayed the finalisation of his client’s matter has successfully convinced a...
29 November 2023
By Naomi Neilson
2 new magistrates appointed in Cairns
Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath has made two permanent appointments to the Cairns Magistrates Court.
06 November 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
South Brisbane firm’s $12k demand for fees escalates into $500k counterclaim
What started as an attempt to claim $12,000 in allegedly unpaid fees has snowballed across a number of jurisdictions...
24 October 2023
By Naomi Neilson
Gold Coast lawyer fails to win back $250k in ‘exorbitant’ fees
A principal of a boutique law firm on the Gold Coast, who was found to have “exorbitantly” overcharged an elderly...
18 October 2023
By Naomi Neilson
3 silks appointed to Qld District Court
Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath has named three “exceptional” King’s counsel as judges of the District...
19 September 2023
By Nathanielle
What Qld’s updated legislation means for criminal trials
In addition to allowing the public naming of Queenslanders accused of rape and other sexual offences, the state has...
15 September 2023
By Naomi Neilson
Queensland to investigate ‘disturbing’ breach of privacy by Magistrates Court registry
Queensland’s Attorney-General has called for an investigation into the “deeply disturbing” breach of victims’...
11 September 2023
By Naomi Neilson
Qld lawyer wins fight against claims he ‘phoenixed’ his firm
A Queensland lawyer has overturned the Law Society’s decision not to grant him a practising certificate over an...
01 September 2023
By Naomi Neilson