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24.01.2022 Doctor, Lawyer, Medal of the Order, and member QLS Diverse Abilities Network; if you thought his resume couldn’t get more impressive Dinesh Palipana OAM has been announced as 2021 Queensland Australian of the Year at last night's Australian of the Year Awards!

17.01.2022 Do you know an exceptional future leader? Nominate them today for the QLS Emerging Leader Award! This award encourages and supports future leaders on their journey in the field of law. It recognises a high-performing practitioner with outstanding leadership attributes and a thirst for knowledge and improvement. Lodge your nomination before the closing deadline of 5pm Monday 30 November! Only peer nominations are accepted. Visit qls.com.au/awards to learn more.

17.01.2022 Domestic and family violence (DFV) can affect anyone, regardless of culture, race, gender and sexual identity, economic and employment status, age, or where they live. Collaborating with Legal Aid Queensland, we have combined our expertise to release an updated 'Domestic and Family Violence Best Practice Framework.' This framework will help all legal practitioners in dealing with legal matters where domestic and family violence is identified. The framework may also assist court staff, social workers and community organisations who are supporting those going through legal proceedings, where DFV is a concern. Available on our website now.

14.01.2022 With only a month to Christmas the countdown has officially begun! For those practitioners struggling to wrap their head around the silly season, perhaps this may be of use...

12.01.2022 We have partnered with the Australian Advocacy Institute to offer an intensive full-day online Solicitor Advocate Course combining theory and practical elements. As part of a group, you will enhance your skills to apply or oppose an application/plea, examining a witness and perfecting that closing argument. Numbers are strictly limited, so register now to secure your place. http://ow.ly/xc8L50Cg7VV

11.01.2022 All Queenslanders have the right to respectful, supportive and safe relationships and to feel safe and secure in their homes and in public. Domestic and family violence (DFV) is never acceptable and can affect anyone, regardless of culture, race, gender and sexual identity, economic and employment status, age, or where they live. Those experiencing violence are more likely to be women and children. We all have a role to play in ending DFV in Queensland. In partnership with L...egal Aid Queensland, we are proud to release an updated 'Domestic and Family Violence Best Practice Framework' for all legal practitioners. The framework may also assist court staff, social workers and community organisations who are supporting those going through legal proceedings, where DFV is a concern. Look out for the framework that will be released officially next week. #whiteribbonday

10.01.2022 Have you registered for our Aspire Leadership Lecture this Wednesday? Katarina Carroll APM, Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service shares her life experiences that have shaped her leadership style, the challenges and opportunities she has faced, and the importance of values and culture in the way you lead. Don't miss out, register today: http://ow.ly/sGrd50Cf03r

04.01.2022 Off the back of last night's episode of Four Corners, The Law Council of Australia has issued a stern reminder to employers across the nation of their responsibility to eliminate sex discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation in the workplace. Read the full story here: https://www.qlsproctor.com.au//women-entitled-to-feel-saf/

02.01.2022 On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we will remember them. #remembertoremember #RemembranceDay2020

01.01.2022 NEW ON-DEMAND RESOURCE Advocacy is an essential skill. It is important that when you are advocating for a client’s case, you don’t forget about your ethical obligations as an officer of the court. This invaluable session highlighting the essential principles of advocacy and the key duties owed by solicitors, presented by QLS Ethics expert Stafford Shepherd, is one that you don't want to miss! http://ow.ly/sZHA50CoExz