What makes good law?

The moral and ethical values of a society determine how its citizens perceive what is right and wrong. The values of a free and democratic society include the dignity and integrity of every person, substantive equality before the law, the absence of unjustified discrimination, the peaceful…

This week in Parliament: 13 to 15 November 2018

Bills introduced this Parliament

The following bills were introduced into the Legislative Assembly on 13 November 2018.

Road to Redress

Prior to the commencement of the National Redress Scheme in Queensland, we take a look back at how this ground-breaking scheme has…

The legislative process in Queensland

The abolition of the Upper House in Queensland in 1922 made Queensland the only unicameral legislature state parliament in Australia. As a result, parliamentary committees in Queensland were designed to play the role of the Upper House, holding Parliament to…

History of Human Rights legislation in Australia

“Proponents for a human rights act have argued that a human rights act will highlight the rights of specific groups whose vulnerability calls for additional emphasis on protections”

This week in Parliament — 30/10/18 -1/11/18

Bills introduced this Parliament

This week in Parliament — 30 October to 1 November 2018

The following bills were introduced into the Legislative Assembly on 31 October 2018.

This week in Parliament 17 to 19 October 2018

Bills introduced this Parliament

The following Private Member Bill was introduced into the Legislative Assembly on 17 October 2018:

Legal Policy at QLS

The Queensland Law Society legal policy team advocate for good law by encouraging the government to draft and amend legislation and develop policy to have a positive impact on both the legal profession and the community in Queensland. QLS is fortunate enough to have 26 standing policy…

Fisheries (Sustainable Fisheries Strategy) Amendment Bill 2018

On Friday, 12 October 2018, QLS representatives appeared at a public hearing before the State Development, Natural Resources and Agricultural Industry Development Committee on the Fisheries (Sustainable Fisheries Strategy)…

Public Hearing: Human Rights Bill 2018

This morning (4 December 2018) QLS representatives attended the parliamentary public hearing on the Human Rights Bill 2018. Our submission on the Bill and the 2015 Inquiry noted that our membership is divided on whether Queensland should adopt a Human Rights…