The Build­ing (Approvals and Prac­ti­tion­ers) Bill 2026 (the Bill) passed through Par­lia­ment on Tues­day after­noon 4 August 2026. The Bill is await­ing assent from the Gov­er­nor and will com­mence on a date set by proclamation. Much of the prac­ti­cal oper­a­tion and impli­ca­tion for those affect­ed by the pass­ing of this Bill will be deter­mined by the reg­u­la­tions which are yet to be made and pub­lished. These reg­u­la­tions, when made, will pro­vide the details on

Youth justice is one of the most publicly debated and least understood parts of the criminal justice system in Queensland. This piece explains what the Children’s Court is actually being asked to do, and why that task is different from the one many people assume. A child is charged with an offence. The matter goes to court. And the reaction is often immediate: why is this being treated differently from an adult case? Why does the court seem to ask about age, schooling, home l

The Federal Budget does more than change tax rates and government spending. It can directly affect the financial outcome of a separation. Changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing, income tax, disability funding and housing policy all have the potential to influence property settlements, child support, spousal maintenance and the financial decisions separating families need to make. The 2026 Federal Budget introduces several significant reforms that family lawyers should