Bring fresh thinking to your Queensland personal injury practice with a practitioner-led conference focused on the legal developments and practical challenges that matter to your files. Examine the latest workers compensation reforms and motor vehicle claims developments, unpack reasonable management action and the common law exclusion for disciplinary action, and refine your strategy for MFOs and final offers under Queensland’s personal injury legislation. Gain practical guidance on preparing matters effectively from day one, adopting a trauma-informed approach to mediation, and navigating the ethical boundaries of pleadings, cross-examination and allegations of dishonesty. Invest in your practice with strategies you can put to work straight away and earn 7 CPD units across all four mandatory CPD areas.

Presenters

Kelly McIntyre, Barrister, 18 Inns Barrister Chambers
Kelly is a highly skilled Barrister and accredited Mediator, with extensive expertise in personal injury law, commercial litigation, and resources disputes. With over 20 years of legal experience, she is renowned for her formidable advocacy, strategic dispute resolution, and ability to secure favourable outcomes for her clients—both in Court and through Mediation. Her dual skills as counsel and mediator gives her a unique advantage in personal injury law—she not only represents clients in litigation but assists parties as a mediator to facilitate settlements, encouraging fair and efficient resolutions. As a Nationally Accredited Mediator (NMAS) since 2011, Kelly is sought after for her ability to navigate high-conflict disputes, balancing legal precision with empathy to achieve optimal results. A dynamic presence in Brisbane’s legal community, Kelly is frequently invited to speak on personal injury law, mediation best practices, and resources law. Beyond her practice, Kelly is dedicated to pro bono work and volunteers with LawRight, ensuring access to justice for vulnerable claimants.

Susan Anderson, Barrister, Chambers 33
Susan Anderson has conducted a general civil practice at the private bar since 2003. She was an associate to a Judge of the Court of Appeal for two years before commencing her practice. Susan completed her Juris Doctor (Deans Honour Role) at the University of Queensland in 2001. Whilst completing her degree Susan was an editor of the University law Journal as well as a member of Jessup International Law Moot team. Although Susan accepts briefs across a broad range of civil matters including commercial, property, white collar crime, family law and administrative matters, for the past several years her practice has focused on claims related to psychiatric injuries. Susan has run trials for plaintiffs injured in workplace assaults as well as by overwork and bullying. She regularly acts for Plaintiff in claims for historical childhood abuse and those injured in motor accidents. She has appeared in courts and tribunals around Australia including the High Court. Susan has appeared in many of the cases which clarify the law in Queensland with respect to workplace psychiatric injuries. Whilst Susan is recognised as counsel who is not afraid to argue difficult cases, she firmly believes that proper preparation of each case is what can make a claim, or a defence, successful. She is a fierce advocate for her clients while maintaining her objectivity. She takes seriously her position which gives her the ability to assist younger practitioners through informal mentoring. Susan volunteers to assist with the Bar Practice Course and regularly presents papers to other lawyers. Susan continues to judge moots at University of Queensland and takes on cases on a pro bono basis.

Verity Smith, Principal, McInnes Wilson
Verity is a Principal within McInnes Wilson Lawyers’ compensation division. In the personal injury field, Verity practises across a variety of matter types including motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, workplace incidents, chemical harm, assault and general public liability incidents. Verity has a particular interest in motorcycle accidents and motorcyclist welfare, leading McInnes Wilson Lawyers’ motorcycle law division. In addition to supporting motorcyclists with compensation claims, Verity provides legal education to riders and assists core groups with road safety advocacy and initiatives. Verity has experience in broader insurance (including property damage and income protection) and injury insurance schemes (such as NDIS and NIISQ). Outside of her compensation practice, Verity is passionate about access to justice and coordinates McInnes Wilson Lawyers’ national pro bono program. She personally performs pro bono work for individuals, community legal centres and other organisations and has helped to establish multiple outreach legal clinics. Verity has been listed in Doyle’s Guide and is the recipient of awards including Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards (“Innovator of the Year” winner in 2023) and 30 Under 30 Awards (“Insurance” winner in 2023, and “Health Medical and Personal Injury” winner 2024).

Emma Fitzgerald, Barrister, Hemmant's List
Emma is a barrister of nearly four years call. Prior to joining the bar, Emma worked in government and private practice for 8 years. Her primary practice area is personal injuries with a particular interest in psychological claims after successfully appearing for the Plaintiff in Gairns v Pro Music Pty Ltd [2024] QDC 118. Emma is running a number of sexual harassment claims for compensation which incorporate psychological injuries in the Industrial Relations Commission of Queensland and the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Emma is a proud single mum and mental health advocate and regularly speaks about her experience. If you believe Emma can assist you or your clients, are interested in coming to the bar, or ever feel the need to phone a friend – Emma warmly welcomes a phone call or a visit to the Hemmant’s List Centre for a cup of tea.

Dani Sharp, Mediator, Sharp’s Results
Dani commenced her pathway as a lawyer being admitted into practice in Townsville and later, moving to Brisbane. She has worked for boutique small law firms and large firms alike and has also undertaken a secondment to work in house for a large mining company in their health, safety and security team. In 2024, alongside Counsel Emma Fitzgerald, Dani was successful in a two-day Brisbane District Court trial involving a pure psychological injury in a workers’ compensation claim. More recently, Dani has completed her accreditation as a mediator and holds her Australian National Mediator Accreditation recognised by the Queensland Law Society. She has a passion for promoting collaborative practices within personal injuries law holding a view that practitioners can work together to achieve a mutually beneficial resolutions for all persons involved.


Carl Moseling, Principal, McInnes Wilson Lawyers
Carl Moseling commenced his articles of clerkship with Rees R & Sydney Jones solicitors of Rockhampton in September 2000. He was then admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in December 2002. He continued to practice in Rockhampton following admission until May 2005 when he moved to the Sunshine Coast. Carl commenced employment with McInnes Wilson as a solicitor in August 2005 and on 1 July 2012 he was appointed a Principal of McInnes Wilson Lawyers. Since his admissions, Carl has practised in and continues to practise in areas including workers' compensation, Compulsory Third Party motor vehicle claims and public liability claims. In relation to workers' compensation and CTP claims Carl is experienced in the defence of master and servant claims on behalf of WorkCover Queensland and self insurers including providing advices on indemnity, entitlement, liability, quantum and evidence; The defence of Compulsory Third Party motor vehicle claims on behalf of insurers including providing advices on indemnity, liability, quantum and evidence; Carl also provides advices to WorkCover Queensland and self insured workers compensation insurers in relation to statutory appeals before the Industrial Magistrates Court and Queensland Industrial Relations Commission; Defence of claims in the workers' compensation and CTP arenas is Carl's primary area of practice and expertise. Carl's qualifications include Bachelor of Laws, James Cook University; Solicitor of the High Court of Australia and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

Hannah James, Barrister At Law, Bar Association of Queensland
Hannah maintains a varied commercial, civil and public law practice. Since being called to the Bar, she has had experience in matters involving property law, consumer law, employment law, industrial law, personal injury law, human rights law, equity and general corporate/commercial disputes. Prior to being called to the Bar, Hannah served as an associate to her Honour Judge Rosengren of the District Court of Queensland. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Sydney, where she was awarded the Dean's Scholarship. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University in New York (government major; emphasis on political philosophy). In recent years, Hannah has contributed to multiple academic publications, both as a sole author and a co-author. These publications include the Griffith Journal of Law & Human Dignity, the Review of European, Comparative & International Law, the ANU Journal of Law & Technology (academic blog), and the LexisNexis Privacy Law Bulletin. Hannah is also a passionate contributor to Chapter III, which is a quarterly publication produced by the Law Council of Australia.

Emily Trickey, Barrister at Law
Emily Trickey is an independent Australian Barrister-at-Law called to the Queensland Private Bar in May 2026. Prior to commencing practice as counsel, she developed a sophisticated litigation background over a decade-long career in private practice, serving as a Senior Associate at established firms including JB Trickey, Mullins Lawyers, and BTLawyers. Emily holds a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law and maintains a diverse civil practice, accepting briefs in personal injury, statutory insurance claims, commercial disputes, and family law.