The Callover is a Queensland Law Society podcast created by young lawyers, for young lawyers. The QLS Future Leaders Committee is dedicated to inspiring a generation of connected, capable and healthy young lawyers. Join us, as we invite guests to share their experiences in the law, unpack issues relevant to young lawyers and gain some insights into the future of lawyering.
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Lessons from the Frontline: Law, Policing and Parole with Peter Shields
In this episode of The Callover, host Georgia Athanasellis is joined by Peter Shields, whose 40 years career in the criminal justice system includes service as a police officer, criminal defence solicitor and Deputy President of Parole Board Queensland.
Peter reflects on his journey through policing and law, the lessons he has learned from working on the frontline of the justice system, and the principles that have guided his approach to advocacy, decision-making and public service.
He also shares insights into the role of parole, community safety, rehabilitation, and the importance of protecting your wellbeing when working with confronting material.
To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/)
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30 Jul 2026
Law in the age of AI, with Chief Justice Helen Bowskill, Nicola Blade and Andrew Shute
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the legal profession, creating new opportunities while raising ethical, practical and professional challenges.
In this episode of The Callover, host Georgia Athanasellis is joined by Chief Justice Helen Bowskill, Nicola Blade and Andrew Shute.
Drawing on their experience across the judiciary, legal practice and Queensland Law Society AI-focused advisory groups, the panel explores the impact of AI on legal education, practice, and the courts.
Their conversation offers valuable insights into how the profession can harness the benefits of AI while maintaining accuracy, integrity and public confidence in the administration of justice.
To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/)
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25 Jun 2026
Where Community Meets law: Louise Prychidczuk on Practising in Weipa
Practising law in one of Queensland’s most remote communities brings unique challenges and rewards.
In this episode of The Callover, host Georgia Athanasellis is joined by Louise Prychidczuk, a solicitor who has spent the past 16 years in Weipa, at times as the town’s only private practitioner.
Louise reflects on her journey to far north Queensland, the wide-ranging nature of her practice, and staying connected to the profession while serving a close-knit community. She also shares insights from her broader contributions across health, mental health and tribunal roles.
To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a/)
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Lessons from the Frontline: Law, Policing and Parole with Peter Shields
Published 7 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So there are those big ramifications for the wider criminal justice system. Having spent decades as a police officer and then as a criminal defence lawyer, I would have thought you'd seen the full spectrum of humanities vices. But was there anything that shocked you during your time at the parole board in particular? Because I come from a very private practice for such a long period of time, I wasn't exposed to the depth, breadth, and barbarity of domestic violent offending which is prevalent in the community. It is awful to read about the mistreatment of primarily women by men in circumstances where at some stage there must have been some warm affection between them and it manifests itself in physical assaults and sexual degradation and just awful behaviour. […]
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