The Queensland Law Society (QLS) has issued a warning for people to avoid taking legal advice from unqualified fraudsters posing as lawyers. QLS president Christine Smyth said there was growing concern in the profession people may be duped into taking “cheap” or “free” advice via the internet or from lay advocates holding themselves out as qualified legal practitioners. “Beware of […]

THEY are one of our most vulnerable groups in society, and many of them are dealing with fear, shame and helplessness. This week marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a time of year when the world voices its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted on some older people. To coincide with this, Quest Community News is launching a four-week […]

DOCTORS across metropolitan Brisbane are being enlisted to participate in a program to raise public awareness of elder abuse issues within their communities. The Queensland Law Society and the Australian Medical Association of Queensland have joined forces to launch today the trial in conjunction with 315 GP clinics. Potential victims will be encouraged to disclose suspected abuse to their medical […]

Financial elder abuse has been recognised as domestic violence, however it is not broadly understood – or even acknowledged – in the community, Christine Smyth writes. “To have a child is to give fate a hostage”- President John F. Kennedy Any parent understands immediately the words of JFK – words which are indeed sadly prophetic for much of his clan. […]

After Brisbane barrister Sam Di Carlo came forward to say the $50,000 former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale was found collecting in Melbourne was part of a settlement for one of his clients, Ben asked QLD Law Society President Christine Smyth what the rules are surrounding money from legal settlements. Hey Guys! Listen to this podcast below…