Transforming a provincial city: The Pilbeam Mayoralty in Rockhampton 1952-1982

Rockhampton City'S colourful and controversial Alderman Rex Pilbeam, qualified public accountant and secretary, longest-serving mayor (1952-82) of any Australian city, took office when Rockhampton was burdened with heavy municipal debt, poor quality roads, costly water supply, little sewerage, and few recreational faCilities. However, Pi/beam's vision, single-minded devotion, unflagging energy, political skill, and managerial flair brought a dramatic turnaround in the city's fortunes. Continuing after retirement with voluntary community service until his mid-eighties, the Pi/beam legacy 10 RockhamplOn is everywhere in evidence.

Imperfect practice under the Legal Profession Act 2004 (Qld)

Special edition: legal reforms in Queensland - the Legal Profession Act brings greater consistency into many aspects of lawyer regulation - while they are designed to bring greater national uniformity, the reforms depart from the national Model Laws, leading to unnecessary complexity.