Past Events

DFV Defendant Diversionary Scheme Read More »

In its first report, the Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce recommended the creation of a court based diversionary scheme for first time offenders charged with contravening a DVO. That recommendation was passed into law. In May 2025, the Brisbane Magistrates Court will commence a pilot […]

Overview of Recent Amendments to the Youth Justice Act Read More »

This session will cover the recent amendments resulting from the Making Queensland Safer Act 2014 and the effects on practice. Presenter or Trainer details: David Law – Director, Youth Legal Aid Target Audience: This course is targeted at Criminal lawyers.

You Can’t Ask That: How to Brief Equitably in Community Legal Centres Read More »

Presented by Human Rights Law Centre & Victoria Legal Aid A lot more diverse legal profession is critical to providing clients and communities with the best possible legal services. Yet inequality continues to exist within the legal profession, including in the ways in which barristers

Lawyer Assisted Family Dispute Resolution Models: Responding to Financial Abuse and Family Violence Read More »

Presented by Northern Community Legal Centre (NCLC), Monash Law Clinics (MLC), Broadmeadows Family Relationship Centre, and Sunshine Family Relationship Centre In this panel discussion two community legal centres and two family relationship centres (FRCs) will speak about the efficacy and challenges in providing lawyer assisted

Above and Beyond: Health Justice Partnerships Read More »

Presented by Hume Riverina Community Legal Service Health Justice Partnership (HJP) work is challenging and goes beyond being a good lawyer or health professional. It requires you to understand both worlds and to prioritise client needs whilst also meeting different professional obligations. This can be

Navigating Workplace Bullying: Key Decisions of the Fair Work Commission and What They Mean for You Read More »

Presented by JobWatch This presentation will focus on the rights of workers to make a stop-bullying application to the Fair Work Commission. It is suitable for all workers who want to gain a better understanding of their work rights and for employment lawyers who want

Visa Cancellations Read More »

This CPD will be presented by Angus Francis and will cover visa cancellations. Angus will be examining particular visa cancellation issues that can arise for people from refugee backgrounds. Our presenter Angus Francis is Executive Director and Principal Solicitor of the Refugee and Immigration Legal

DFV Tenancy Webinars Read More »

FREE webinars on the basics of tenancy law and domestic family violence Tenants Queensland has recorded a series of five webinars; they are intended as introductory training for new workers and as a refresher for those supporting clients experiencing domestic family violence with information about tenancy issues, topics cover: