Queensland Law Society President Kara Thomson has today welcomed the appointment of Queensland Supreme Court Senior Judge Administrator Helen Bowskill as the state’s new Chief Justice saying her Honour was ideally suited for the role.
“QLS very warmly welcomes the appointment of the Honourable Justice Helen Bowskill as Chief Justice of Queensland, the leader of the Queensland courts,” Ms Thomson said.
“Justice Bowskill is ideally suited to this appointment and is highly respected both as a judicial officer and a leader in the legal profession in Queensland.
“Her Honour has frequently engaged and consulted with QLS in her role as Senior Judge Administrator of the Supreme Court throughout the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and has championed the Court’s work to develop its technology and processes.
“Justice Bowskill’s judicial experience in the District Court, the Childrens Court, the Planning and Environment Court and most recently in the Supreme Court, will be invaluable in leading the Queensland courts into a new era.
“We wish Justice Bowskill all the best on her appointment and look forward to maintaining our close working relationship with the Court.”