Annual Conference

We are proud to present the 2026 CQLA Conference!

This year’s educational program engages with two forces reshaping legal practice: the growing use of artificial intelligence and the latest wave of regulatory reform, including the expansion of Australia’s AML regime. We are privileged to hear from highly respected professionals drawn not only from further afield, but also from our own legal community here in Rockhampton.

On Friday evening of our conference, we will gather for the Profession Dinner, where Chef Ryan of Hummingbird has once again pulled out all the stops to showcase the very best of Central Queensland hospitality.

We encourage you to secure your tickets as soon as possible, not least so that the organising committee can stop worrying about numbers. Thank you to our ever supportive repeat platinum sponsor, Solace Advisory, whose support along with all our sponsors makes our conference possible.

We look forward to welcoming you, learning together and breaking bread with friends and colleagues from across the profession.

The 2026 Committee

Friday 25th September, 2026

• Full day of papers with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided by The Rockhampton Leagues Club

• Networking drinks in the Phillips Lounge; and

• CQLA Profession Dinner presented by Stewart Title

Presenting The Celestial Sitting, a cosmic exploration of CQ’s finest hospitality, fresh local flavours and world-class dining beneath the stars.

Location: Hummingbird Café Courtyard, RMOA, 220 Quay Street, Rockhampton

Featuring:

Presentation of the Justice Peter Dutney Prize
Presentation by Queensland Law Society of a 25 Year Recognition Pin
Toast to the Law by His Honour Alexander Horneman-Wren SC
Response to Toast by Her Honour, the Chief Justice Helen Bowskill

Saturday 26th September, 2025

• Half day of papers with breakfast and morning tea provided by The Rockhampton Leagues Club;

To view the Conference Schedule & offerings, please download the program by Clicking Here

Contact the host of CQ Law Association 2026 Conference