The North Queensland Law Association

The North Queensland Law Association was formed on 25 January 1959.  The Chairman of their inaugural meeting was Mr W J Gillman who later became the first President of the Association. The North Queensland Law Association was the first Regional District Law Association outside of a major capital city and since its formation has continued to be one of the most active District Law Associations in Queensland.

One of the main functions of the North Queensland Law Association is to organise an annual conference which alternates between Mackay, Townsville and Cairns each year. Each year, the elected President of the Association generally practises in the district where the conference will be held.

2011 Office Bearers: President: Roland Taylor Vice President: Rae Heather-Radnedge Treasurer: Michael Brennan Secretary: Bethel Campbell

Flood Relief Donation

President of the NQLA, Heather Graham said “At our committee meeting on Tuesday we agreed to donate $5,000 to the Relief Appeal as an initial contribution on behalf of our members.

“Like most Queenslanders, the committee have been moved by the impact of the flooding and wanted to provide some assistance.  We felt donating funds to the Appeal the most appropriate way.” Ms Graham said.

The NQLA plans on making a further donation after their Annual Conference to be held in May.

“Each year our Association holds a Conference in North Queensland to keep Lawyers in the North up to date with developments in the law.  This year our Conference is in Townsville and we expect 200 to 300 attendees from across our region.  We have agreed that the Association will donate a percentage of the profit made from the Conference to the relief process”

“Our thoughts and best wishes are with those affected by these devastating floods” said Ms Graham.