Queensland Law Society has called on the Queensland Government to take urgent action to shore up our system of criminal justice by paying fair and reasonable rates for legal aid work.

Read more here: qlsproctor.com.au/2021/11/a-cris…

Cameron Dick Shannon Fentiman #qldlaw #qls

We're pleased to partner with @qldlawsociety to co-host the annual Minds Count Lecture on R U OK? Day, Thu 9 Sept 2021. More seats have become available for members to attend & learn ways to improve their wellbeing & have meaningful conversations. bit.ly/MindsCount

PRIDE IN LAW AWARD - The 2021 Pride in Law Award was launched today. Nominations are open for a month through the @qldlawsociety website.

Stay safe and hopefully we’ll see everyone at the Pride in Law Annual Address on Friday, 5 November 2021.

Nominate now!

The valedictory ceremony for Her Honour Justice Ann Lyons will be held in the QEII Courts of Law on Friday 20 August and live streamed to regional courthouses in #Cairns and #Maroochydore : bit.ly/30ItMQw

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The Australian Government has reinstated temporary measures to allow organisations to use technology to meet regulatory requirements. General meetings can be held virtually and documents can be sent electronically.

via @qldlawsociety

qlsproctor.com.au/2021/08/govern…

BREAKING: Lockdown will lift in the Cairns Regional Council and Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council local government areas from 4pm today.

For Magistrates Court matters, courthouses in #GreaterBrisbane will return to normal operations on Mon 9 Aug with mask wearing & physical distancing measures. The only exception is hearings listed for 9 Aug will not proceed. From Tue 10 Aug listed hearings will proceed as normal.

On Monday 9 August the Supreme Court will continue to conduct court matters in Greater Brisbane as per the following advice: bit.ly/3xjAXvA

Further response will be issued tomorrow.

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Justice Henry has issued a notice to the profession detailing #FNQ Supreme and District Courts procedures until #COVID19 lockdown restrictions are lifted in #Cairns and #Yarrabah : bit.ly/3iu5MJG

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On Mon 9 Aug the District Court will continue to conduct court matters in #GreaterBrisbane as per the following advice: bit.ly/3xjAXvA.

The trial listed in Brisbane District Court will proceed as indicated on the law list.

Further response will be issued tomorrow.

Justice Henry has issued a notice to the profession detailing #FNQ Supreme and District Courts procedures until #COVID19 lockdown restrictions are lifted in #Cairns and #Yarrabah : bit.ly/3iu5MJG

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Refer to our website for #COVID19 arrangements in #FNQ Magistrates Courts (inc. circuits): #Cairns , #Yarrabah , #ThursdayIsland , #Weipa , #Pormpuuraw , #LockhartRiver

bit.ly/3s0R14g

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COVID-19 UPDATE 😷
We are open in line with the latest #covid restrictions for SE Qld. Library visitors must wear a face mask and observe physical distancing restrictions. Please check in with the Check In Qld app on ground floor.
sclqld.org.au/covid-19

There are no changes to lockdown arrangements for the Magistrates and Childrens Courts, issued by the Chief Magistrate, during the extended #COVID19 lockdown period in greater Brisbane: bit.ly/2V7bh8m

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The Supreme Court will continue to conduct court matters in Local Government Areas subject to lockdown for the duration of the #COVID19 lockdown, to the extent consistent with medical advice.

Refer to updated advice issued today: bit.ly/3xjAXvA

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Our premises will be closed until Mon 9 Aug due to the #covid extended lockdown for SE Qld. You can continue to access essential library services remotely.
sclqld.org.au/covid-19

Need to file court documents during #COVID lockdown? There is no counter service at the QEII Courts of Law registry, but you can use the dropbox OR post (include a return paid envelope so any service copies &/or receipts can be returned to you) OR phone 1800 497 117.

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COVID-19 Update: Deputy Premier Steven Miles, Health Minister Yvette D'Ath MP and Chief Health Officer speaking in Brisbane #covid19 twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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During the July/August 2021 lockdown, law firms in South East Queensland and throughout Queensland remain an essential service.

For more COVID-19 resources for the legal profession head to: qls.com.au/covid19

Criminal matters arrangements in LGAs affected by #COVID19 lockdown, 2-3 August:
✅No jury trials
✅Applications for a no jury trial will be considered
✅No prisoners will be produced in person

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