Data reveals gender insights in sentencing

Practitioners may now access gender insights around sentencing with an update to the yearly trends section of the Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council’s Sentencing DataHub. The council’s yearly trends section of the Sentencing DataHub provides statistics on...
Unexpected honour for Managing Partner

Unexpected honour for Managing Partner

Travis Schultz’s ethos of giving back to the community has been unexpectedly recognised at the highest level with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Australia Day Honours list. The Managing Partner of Queensland personal injury firm Travis Schultz &...
A homegrown Magistrate for the northwest

A homegrown Magistrate for the northwest

New Magistrate Rhianna Lee is looking forward to her permanent dream appointment to Mount Isa and not just because of the fast food and retail shops. The former Acting Magistrate for Townsville, Mt Isa and north-west Queensland circuit was sworn in this week along...
New year boost for Women’s Legal Service

New year boost for Women’s Legal Service

Women’s Legal Service Queensland has entered 2026 with a new criminal practice and fresh office location. WLSQ CEO Nadia Bromley said the service had made some big strides forward in support of its mission towards the end of 2025, launching the criminal practice, and...

Help shape the conversation

The 2026 edition of the Proctor Annual is now in development – and QLS members are invited to contribute fresh thinking, thought leadership, and unique perspectives to this flagship publication. Following its successful return last year, the 2026 edition will feature...