by anonymouse | Feb 4, 2026 | ADMIN - Home Mini [2024], News, QLS
The Department of Justice is seeking input from courtroom stakeholders on how it can improve digital access to Queensland’s courts. The department has launched a survey with the results set to influence its next steps for technology installation and renewal in the...
by anonymouse | Feb 3, 2026 | ADMIN - Home hero article [2024], Ethics, Legal Services Commissioner, News, QLS, Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
An in-house lawyer who swore a false declaration to help his stepson who was caught driving while using a mobile phone has had his practising certificate suspended until the end of this year. The Legal Services Commissioner applied for disciplinary orders after the...
by anonymouse | Feb 2, 2026 | ADMIN - Home hero article [2024], Chief Judge Brian Devereaux SC, Court dog Leo, District Court, Judge Cranny, Judge Firth, News, QLS, swearing-in ceremony
Former Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Judge Dearne Firth marked a new chapter in her judicial career after being sworn in as a District Court Judge this week. Judges Firth and Cranny were sworn in at a joint ceremony in the Banco Court where they handed...
by anonymouse | Feb 2, 2026 | ADMIN - Home Mini [2024], David Durham, Glenn Ferguson AM, Helen Gillies, Lexon Insurance, News, QLS, Tracy Skellern, Tricia Schmidt
The new year has brought some significant changes at Lexon which see us saying goodbye to two longstanding contributors who have been instrumental in the success of Lexon, and some others taking on new roles. Glenn Ferguson AM Retiring Lexon Chair Glenn Ferguson AM...
by anonymouse | Feb 2, 2026 | ADMIN - Home Mini [2024], Arbitration, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Australia, Dr Dominic Katter, Geoff Farnsworth, Justice Sarah Derrington AM, Lucinda Brabazon, News, QLS, Russell Thirgood
To mark the 30th anniversary of its Australia Branch, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators recently reflected on key trends in arbitration since its foundation, and looked ahead to the future. A panel discussion Federal Court Justice Sarah Derrington AM,...
by anonymouse | Feb 2, 2026 | ADMIN - Home Mini [2024], Chief Judge Brian Devereaux SC, Deanne Firth, District Court, Glen Cranny, Judge Cranny, Judge Firth, News, Peter Jolly, QLS, swearing-in ceremony
A shining light in criminal law practice, new District Court Judge Glen Cranny was described as one of the sharpest legal minds and talents in the state at this week’s swearing-in ceremony. The former Managing Director of Gilshenan & Luton, Queensland Law Society...