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The inside scoop on the Symposium Property Law sessions
QLS Symposium has been designed to equip practitioners with up-to-date knowledge, key strategies and practical tools needed to thrive in the complexity of legal practice.
On-demand recordings now available3 interesting terms to understand
Fiducie, treuhand, and fideicomisio are some words that property lawyers soon needed to learn to pronounce, spell, understand, and apply.
These three words were introduced at the Queensland Law Society Property Law Conference on 18 September during the session on Anti-Money Laundering – Know where you client’s money is coming from, held in Brisbane.
Read more on QLS ProctorMost significant changes to property law in 50 years
Hear from Professor Sharon Christensen and Emeritus Professor Bill Duncan on the most significant changes to property law in 50 years
Read more on QLS ProctorResources
REIQ contracts are provided to QLS Full Members only to be used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the licence.
Queensland Law Society and the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) prepare editions of the four standard sales contracts. Comparison tables are provided when each new edition has been published.
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Education
Modern times, modern act: The new Property Law Act
The long-standing Property Law Act 1974 (Qld) has been replaced by the Property Law Bill 2023 (Qld) (‘Bill’). Learn what provisions have changed or been redrafted using modern language and how this affects your practice, straight from the lead members of the Review Team at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
Verifying identity in a digital economy
Our cybersecurity expert takes you through why we verify identity, considerations of risk and fraud, and the two types of VOI: reasonable steps vs Safe Harbour. Hear more on implementation, professional obligations and procedural requirements in various areas of practice.
Understanding the new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets
Be across the impact of the new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets. Learn about the intricacies of the new Register, including its legal framework and implications for foreign investors.
Symposium 2024: Property Law Track
QLS Symposium is the premier professional development event for generalist legal practitioners and other interested professionals in Queensland. It has been designed to equip practitioners with up-to-date knowledge, key strategies and practical tools needed to thrive in the complexity of legal practice.
QLS Property Law conference 2024
The QLS Property Law Conference explores the latest developments and key issues in Property Law, bringing together legal professionals, academics, and industry experts to share their knowledge, insights, and experiences in the field.
Hear from specialists as they cover a wide range of topics and gain valuable insights into emerging legal issues, best practices, and strategies for success in your property law practice.
Unfair Contract Terms reforms: are you ready?
Significant changes arrived to the Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) regime in November 2023. These amendments broaden the scope of the regime and introduce penalties for non-compliance. Get expert knowledge to protect your clients and your practice.