Medico-Legal Society of Queensland

The Society

The Medico Legal Society of Queensland (MLSQ) has almost 400 members spanning the medical and legal professions. This mix of members provides a unique opportunity for practitioners of these disciplines to meet, share knowledge and exchange views on medico-legal issues and to develop an understanding of how those issues affect each profession. 

History

In 1952 the Queensland Law Society was approached by the British Medical Association (Queensland Branch) with a view to forming a Medico-Legal Society which would be of benefit to both the professions and to the community.  The society was formed to further medico-legal knowledge and promote an understanding and rapport between the disciplines of law and medicine.  The Society’s inaugural meeting was held in February 1952 when Chief Justice Macrossan delivered the first address entitled, “Medical and Legal Aspects of Drunkenness in Relation to Drivers of Motor Vehicles”.

The Society’s executive rotates biennially between the AMA Queensland, the Queensland Law Society and the Bar Association of Queensland.   

The Society's Patron is the Honurable Paul de Jersey AC, Chief Justice of Queensland.

Current Committee

Christopher Fitzpatrick, President
Katharine Philp, Vice President
Josie Sundin, Junior Vice President
David Pakchung, Treasurer
Glenise Berry
Donna Callaghan
Emmelene Gray
Tracy Pickett
Mark Woodrow

Past Presidents

Dr Terry Coyne
Ms Justine Beirne
Mr David Tait SC
Dr David Morgan
Mr Christopher Coyne
Mr Sandy Thompson SC
Dr Russell Scott
Mr Brian Bartley
Mr Ian Hanger AM QC
Dr David McConnel
Mr Peter Channell
Mr John Griffin QC
Dr Lloyd Toft
Mr Geoff Gargett
Mr Desmond Derrington QC (later Justice Derrington)
Dr Peter Landy
Mr Justice Mostyn Hanger
Mr Justice Kenneth Townley
Professor Neville Sutton
Mr Justice Neal Macrossan