queensland

Family lawyers critical of sperm harvesting decision

Family practitioners from across the country are questioning both the legal and moral implications of informed consent,...

25 June 2018

By Jerome Doraisamy

Professional bodies ‘failing’ to step up on sexual harassment

In the wake of the announcement of a national workplace sexual harassment inquiry, one HR consultant says the legal...

22 June 2018

By Jerome Doraisamy

Landmark Qld sperm harvesting case raises precedent questions

The Supreme Court of Queensland has found that the partner of a deceased man had a right to possession of his sperm,...

22 June 2018

By Jerome Doraisamy

Asian world view gaining popularity in legal circles

A growing appetite to better understand Asian legal systems within Australian law schools signals a departure from more...

20 June 2018

By Melissa Coade

Defamation lawyers to watch landmark Google suit with interest

A recent High Court decision to summarily dismiss a Victorian appeals court decision that blocked Milorad Trkulja from...

18 June 2018

By Melissa Coade

QLD, NSW lawyers remain concerned about government funding

The respective law societies of Queensland and NSW are both welcoming various funding initiatives for the justice...

15 June 2018

By Jerome Doraisamy

Holding Redlich head named in Qld govt panel

The national head of construction and infrastructure at Holding Redlich has been appointed to a new Queensland...

15 June 2018

By Emma Musgrave

Colin Biggers & Paisley appoints new partner

National mid-tier law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has hired a new transport and insurance partner for its Brisbane...

14 June 2018

By Jerome Doraisamy

Qld barrister struck off following fraud conviction

A Queensland-based barrister has been removed from the state’s roll in the aftermath of his conviction and sentenced...

12 June 2018

By Jerome Doraisamy

Neighbourhood disputes tech hackathon hosted in Qld

The Legal Forecast, in partnership with the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG), hosted “Hackcess to...

11 June 2018

By Jerome Doraisamy