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Expressions of interest to join panel of external review officers

Legal Aid Queensland is calling for expressions of interest from legal professionals to join our panel of external review officers.
Published 25 November 2024

New Grants for ODPP historic case review and criminal law appeal

We have created new grants of aid in response to the ODPP’s historical case reviews for forensic DNA testing in Queensland, and the Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Double Jeopardy Exception and Subsequent Appeals) Amendment Act 2024.
Published 06 November 2024

New practice direction for sexual violence case management

The District Court of Queensland Practice Direction Number 3 or 2024 – Sexual violence case management has introduced new requirements for proceedings involving sexual violence offences.
Published 02 September 2024

New legal framework for trans and gender diversity in Queensland

The new Births, Deaths, and Marriages Registration Act (The Act) commenced on 24 June 2024. Part 5 of the Act established a new framework to strengthen the legal recognition of trans and gender diverse Queenslanders.
Published 06 August 2024

Fee increase from 1 August 2024

LAQ is pleased to advise that from 1 August 2024 we will increase fees paid to solicitors, barristers and other service providers in State and Commonwealth law matters.
Published 01 August 2024

Grants Online services back online

Grants Online services back online.
Published 01 July 2024

Grants Online will be unavailable between 1pm 29 June and 9am 01 July

Grants Online will be unavailable between 1:00pm Saturday 29 June and 9:00am Monday 01 July
Published 28 June 2024

Application Package for 2024-2027 Preferred Supplier Agreement

Applications for the 2024-2027 Preferred Supplier List are now open.
Published 25 June 2024

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