Far North Queensland Law Association Inc.

26/10/2026

Final reminder for our Seniors Estate Planning & Cybersecurity Info Session!

We are hosting a free Seniors Estate Planning & Cybersecurity information session this Thursday 29 October 2026 at Cazalys Cairns

The event will focus on estate planning tips and advice for seniors, as well as a reminder about cybersecurity and how to stay safe online.

Light refreshments will be provided.

For anyone interested, please register via the link below or contact our association on the details provided in the poster. Registration is required, as seating is limited.

Please feel free to share this event around to anyone who might be interested.

📆 DATE: Thursday 29 October 2026
⏰ TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
📍 LOCATION: Cazalys Cairns, 344 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt
🎟️ FREE REGISTRATION:

FNQLA is hosting a free Seniors Estate Planning & Cybersecurity Information Session. The event will take place at Cazalys on Thursday, 29 October 2026

23/10/2026

Congratulations to our local pin recipients - John Hayward of WGC Lawyers, Luckbir Singh of MacDonnells Law and Trevor Hauff of Trevor Hauff Lawyers - on reaching their 25-year milestones!

21/10/2026

It's that time of the year again! 🎄⛄️🍾

We're pleased to announce that our annual FNQLA Christmas Luncheon will be held on Thursday 3 December 2026 at Ochre Restaurant.

Tickets are now available - this event is always a sell-out, so get in early to avoid missing out! Seats are limited!

Tickets include a delicious two-course lunch, with a complimentary drink on arrival. 🥂

This year, we will be hosting a fundraiser for the Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service Inc. Watch this space for more details about our raffle and the prizes up for grabs!

Tickets are available here: https://www.trybooking.com/DQYLO

19/10/2026

Please join us on Friday 30 October 2026 for drinks and nibbles at Wolf Lane Distillery from 5:30pm! 🌺🍹

This event is free for FNQLA Members and $10 for non-members.

Tickets include a drink on arrival and some delicious platters!

Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/DPZWE

07/10/2026

The Queensland Law Society President's Dinner is being held in Cairns at Crystalbrook Riley on Friday 16 October from 6pm.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your peers and celebrate the contribution of Cairns' legal community. The event will also give us an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate local members who have reached significant 25 and 50-year milestones in the profession.

Tickets include a two-course dinner and refreshments.

Registrations close tomorrow, 8 October. If you would like to attend the event, register now via the following link: https://qlsevents.eventsair.com/presidents-dinner-cairns/rp/Site/Register

20/08/2026

SENIORS ESTATE PLANNING & CYBERSECURITY INFO SESSION

The FNQLA will be hosting a free Seniors Estate Planning & Cybersecurity information session on Thursday 29 October 2026 at Cazalys.

The event will focus on estate planning tips and advice for seniors, as well as a reminder about cybersecurity and how to stay safe online.

Light refreshments will be provided.

For anyone interested, please register via the link below or contact our association on the details provided in the poster. Registration is required, as seating is limited.

Please feel free to share this event around to anyone who might be interested.

📆 DATE: Thursday 29 October 2026
⏰ TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
📍 LOCATION: Cazalys Cairns, 344 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt
🎟️ FREE REGISTRATION: https://www.trybooking.com/DPAYE

15/07/2026

Expressions of Interest are now open for speakers at the 2027 North Queensland Law Association Conference.

Whether you're an experienced presenter or stepping up to the podium for the first time, we'd love to hear from you. If you have practical insights, emerging legal developments or lessons from practice that would benefit your colleagues, we encourage you to submit an EOI.

Presenting at the NQLA Conference is an opportunity to contribute to the profession, support the continuing professional development of practitioners across North Queensland, and showcase your expertise to a regional audience.

📅EOIs close 31 August 2026
🌐Submit your EOI here: www.nqla.com.au/conference-2027/speaking/

15/07/2026

Our lunch event with Nareeta Davis is two weeks away!

Don’t forget to book your ticket asap here: https://www.trybooking.com/DNLYC

Nareeta will be giving us valuable insight into the role of pro bono work within the legal profession, discuss the importance of offering pro bono services, and provide practical guidance for those interested in incorporating pro bono work into their careers.

Nareeta has also been named as a finalist for the Access to Justice Award in the 2026 QLS Excellence in Law Awards.

Book now and avoid missing out!

Please join the FNQLA for lunch on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at Piccolo Cucina for a Fireside Chat with Nareeta Davis, Senior Associate and Pro Bono Lawyer from Ashurst Perkins Coie, where we will hear from Nareeta about the world of pro bono legal practice.

Gain valuable insights into the role of pro bono work within the legal profession, the impact it has on individuals and communities, and how lawyers can use their skills to drive meaningful social change.

Nareeta will share her experiences working in this rewarding area of law, discuss the importance of offering pro bono service, and provide practical guidance for those interested in incorporating pro bono work into their careers.

Whether you are a student, graduate, early-career lawyer or experienced practitioner, this promises to be an engaging and inspiring discussion.

Tickets include a 2-course lunch and drink on arrival.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.trybooking.com/DNLYC

30/06/2026

Please join the FNQLA for lunch on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at Piccolo Cucina for a Fireside Chat with Nareeta Davis, Senior Associate and Pro Bono Lawyer from Ashurst Perkins Coie, where we will hear from Nareeta about the world of pro bono legal practice.

Gain valuable insights into the role of pro bono work within the legal profession, the impact it has on individuals and communities, and how lawyers can use their skills to drive meaningful social change.

Nareeta will share her experiences working in this rewarding area of law, discuss the importance of offering pro bono service, and provide practical guidance for those interested in incorporating pro bono work into their careers.

Whether you are a student, graduate, early-career lawyer or experienced practitioner, this promises to be an engaging and inspiring discussion.

Tickets include a 2-course lunch and drink on arrival.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.trybooking.com/DNLYC

24/06/2026

Part 5 of photos of the FNQLA 2026 Carbolic Smoke Ball!