Here's what's happening in March

We're back with your monthly list of things to keep you occupied, informed, and entertained!

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New national consent framework is launched by federal government | SBS News

The government is implementing a new national consent framework, which promotes a consistent, simple five-point definition of sexual consent.

Under the definition, consent must be "free and voluntary", "specific and informed," "affirmative and communicated" and "ongoing and mutual". It must also "reflect capacity" to communicate, which could be impaired by age, intoxication and consciousness.

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Does remote working facilitate or encourage innovation?

In a modern legal workplace, there are moment where face-to-face interactions are crucial, but also situations where remote working wins out. Explore how to find the right balance between technology and a physical presence at this critical juncture.

World needs more women in Justice | QLS Proctor

Despite the increased engagement of women in public life in Australia, we remain significantly under-represented in high-level, decision-making positions. 

So, the fact that a comparatively small number of women have been or are part of the judiciary in senior leadership positions should come as no great surprise.

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Counsel: A Podcast For In House Lawyers

Produced and hosted by Mel Storey, in house counsel at a Global Technology Company based in Brisbane, The Counsel podcasts invites fellow in house legal professionals from around the world to share their stories and help demystify in house practice.

This is a must listen for in house lawyers, people that work with them, as well as people that want to be one!

The Callover: Inspiring Inclusion this International Women's Day with Michelle May AM KC

On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the extraordinary strides of women across social, economic, cultural, legal, and political spheres.

In keeping with this spirit, we bring you a true leader of the legal profession, the Honorable Michelle May AM KC, on The Callover podcast to take us through her life in the law.

Michelle was admitted to the bar in 1978, and when she became Queen's Counsel in 1993, she was the first barrister with a predominantly family law practice to achieve that level of seniority.

In 1995, she became the first female judge of the Family Court, and after 22 years, she retired from the bench in 2017 and returned to the Bar. In that year, she was also appointed a member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her significant service to law, judicial administration, and professional associations.

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Have your say about the business of law, technology and AI

We want to hear from you about the issues impacting your businesses, how technologies such as AI are being utilised and importantly, where you want to learn more.

The results from the survey will assist us to better understand the issues the profession is concerned about, so we can develop practical guidance, resources and information to support practitioners and firms across Queensland.