QLS President Christine Smyth, joins discussions relating to tougher bail laws, “domestic violence is complex and requires complex solutions, in this instance we have a court system that is overloaded, we need infrastructure to support Magistrates and Courts…the issues have manifested themselves well before the Courts, there needs to be an investment in support and mental services – whole community […]
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With an increasing number of mature age students setting on a career path into law, the value of older graduates has gained new attention. Those who join the legal profession after one or two other careers, or perhaps even a decade of raising a young family face a multitude of challenges unique to law graduates who attend university fresh out […]
Read moreMORE solicitors on the bench, an overhaul of the Trusts Act (yes, it’s not sexy but it’s important) and standing up for good laws – it promises to be another big year for the reinvigorated Queensland Law Society. Promised a “soft landing” as she took over the reins at QLS over the Christmas/New Year break, President Christine Smyth has instead […]
Read moreA question of value Why they’ll have to kill all the lawyers The famous Shakespearian quotation, “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers” (Henry VI), is often mistakenly applied. Click here to read the President’s March Report.
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What, who and why The year ahead with QLS president Christine Smyth Queensland Law Society president Christine Smyth outlines her agenda for 2017. Report by John Teerds. It won’t take long for those members who don’t know 2017 Queensland Law Society president Christine Smyth to realise that her direct approach is based on clear goals and a carefully considered agenda. […]
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Presidents of the past, present and future. Queensland Law Society’s past, present and future presidents gathered on 20 November for their annual dinner, congratulating Bill Potts on his year in office and welcoming 2017 president Christine Smyth to the role. Click here to download this article.
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The ‘Magic Pudding’ estate Funeral and estate administration expenses “The Magic Pudding is a pie, except when it’s something else, like a steak, or a jam donut, or an apple dumpling, or whatever its owner wants it to be. And it never runs out. No matter how many slices you cut, there’s always something left over. It’s magic.” – Lindsay, Norman, The […]
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The view from the shore Towards good law, good lawyers and good leadership Why, you may ask, am I sitting on a rock by the sea on the cover of this month’s Proctor? Click here to read more, or download the article!
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