The Bar has a long history and barristers have always played a vital role in the administration of justice and in the functioning of the legal profession in Queensland and elsewhere.
Barristers are lawyers who provide specialist services as advocates before Courts and Tribunals. They are also consultant legal advisers.
When they are admitted to practice, barristers are sworn in as 'Officers of the Court'. As such they are integral to Australia's three part system of government comprising the legislative, executive and judicial branches. Barristers, through their oath to the Court, are bound to play a fundamental role in maintaining the rule of law.
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How to contact a Barrister |
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The majority of barristers' Chambers are located in Brisbane, but others are based in Townsville, Rockhampton, Cairns, Southport, Toowoomba, Ipswich, Mackay, Maroochydore and other country centres. You can also search our Barristers' Directory. |
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Welcome to the BAQ website |
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Welcome to the web site of the Bar Association of Queensland. The Bar Association of Queensland was established in 1903 as the professional body representing the interests of the members of the Bar in practice in Queensland.
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What are Barristers? |
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The Bar has a long history and barristers have always played a vital role in the administration of justice and in the functioning of the legal profession in Queensland and elsewhere. |
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The Role of Barristers |
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Traditionally barristers have practised as independent sole legal practitioners. Although they are able to accept instructions directly from clients if they choose, they generally accept instructions for clients upon referral from other lawyers. They are instructed and retained on an ad hoc basis as specialist advocates and consultant legal advisers. |
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Office Holders |
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Bar Association of Queensland Office bearers for 2009/2010:
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Contact Details |
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Early History of the Bar |
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Richard Dore, the first free attorney to arrive in New South Wales, was immediately appointed as Judge Advocate in 1798 replacing the first Judge Advocate David Collins, an officer of the Royal Marines. Ellis Bent, called to the Bar in Lincoln's Inn in 1805 was appointed Judge Advocate of the Colony in 1809. |
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Join the Bar Association of Queensland |
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Download a Membership Application form for the Bar Association of Queensland ... |
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Bar Association of Queensland Constitution |
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Download the Constitution of the Bar Association of Queensland.
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About the Bar 
