queensland

Would-be lawyer with assault convictions denied admission

A woman, who was previously convicted for domestic violence offences, has lost her bid to be admitted in Queensland,...

25 August 2022

By Reporter

Australian Family Lawyers to open new office in Gold Coast

Listed national law firm Australian Family Lawyers is set to launch a new presence in the south of Queensland, as the...

24 August 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Sunshine Coast Council appoints 2 senior in-house lawyers

The law department for the Sunshine Coast Regional Council has appointed two senior solicitors, in what the council is...

23 August 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Queensland welcomes 4 new magistrates

The Palaszczuk government has announced the appointment of four new magistrates: Mark Bamberry, Patrina Clohessy,...

22 August 2022

By Jasmine Siljic

Path to Treaty: A move towards reconciliation by Qld government

The Queensland government has made a strong commitment to First Nations reconciliation by launching the start of the...

18 August 2022

By Jess Feyder

Skyrocketing rents ‘forcing families out onto the streets’, says Qld lawyer

The Queensland government is being urged to impose a cap on rent increases to deter predatory landlords and real estate...

16 August 2022

By Jess Feyder

Increased regulations needed for amusement rides

State governments must implement safer amusement park ride regulations in order to prevent further deaths, writes Beth...

28 July 2022

By Lauren Croft

Queensland an ‘important gateway’ for regional growth for Kennedys

After promoting a “record” number of Australians to partner earlier this year and now expanding its national...

27 July 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Aspiring lawyer with child exploitation convictions refused admission

The Queensland Court of Appeal has refused an application for admission to a would-be solicitor who was convicted five...

25 July 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

BINGO advised on acquisition of United Waste Services

National firm Maddocks has advised recycling and waste management company BINGO Industries (BINGO) on its acquisition...

15 July 2022

By Jess Feyder