queensland

Family law amendments to impact de factos

A Brisbane family lawyer says recent changes to the Family Law Act will spark significant changes to de facto property...

21 November 2018

By Emma Musgrave

Silly season a workplace safety minefield

As the silly season approaches, employers are being warned that workplace laws still apply at Christmas parties and...

19 November 2018

By Grace Ormsby

Thomson Geer appoints new partner

Thomson Geer has welcomed the arrival of a new partner, who joins the firm’s corporate and M&A team.

15 November 2018

By Emma Musgrave

Family law reform to punish overseas child abductors

An award-winning family law specialist has backed amendments to the Family Law Act, including greater consequences for...

13 November 2018

By Grace Ormsby

Podcast: Navigating and challenging the ‘exhausting practicalities’ of life in law

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Rice Mediations director Anne-Marie Rice.

09 November 2018

By Jerome Doraisamy

Qld urged to step up for child sexual abuse compensation

A Queensland lawyer is calling for the state to “step up” when it comes to handling child abuse compensation...

09 November 2018

By Grace Ormsby

Law firm issues warning over fraudulent crowdfunding pages

A Gold Coast law firm has sounded the alarm over recent scams occurring in the state involving fake crowdfunding...

07 November 2018

By Emma Musgrave

Qld Bar elects first female president

Rebecca Treston QC has been elected as the new president of the Bar Association of Queensland, becoming the first woman...

05 November 2018

By Jerome Doraisamy

More welcome Qld’s introduction of Human Rights Bill

More legal professionals have backed the Queensland government’s introduction of a Human Rights Bill, noting that...

05 November 2018

By Emma Musgrave

Multidisciplinary firm hires infrastructure lawyer

An Australian multidisciplinary practice has appointed a new senior consultant, who specialises in capital and...

02 November 2018

By Emma Musgrave