Queensland Legal Services Commissioner

Former volunteer lawyer loses bid to reverse conviction

In a decision welcomed by the Queensland Legal Services Commissioner, an appeal court has upheld a man’s conviction...

29 September 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Federal Court refers lawyer to 2 disciplinary boards

Concerned about the circumstances in which an elderly woman came to bring proceedings against her superannuation...

17 September 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Legal body to pay up for ‘factually incorrect’ disciplinary action

Queensland’s legal watchdog was ordered to pay costs for pursuing disciplinary action based on allegations that...

14 April 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Thieving solicitor struck from roll after prison time

A Queensland solicitor guilty of stealing more than $80,000 from clients over a seven-year period has been struck from...

20 January 2026

By Naomi Neilson