Qld Floods

The past two months with natural disaster occuring at our footstep has reminded us of what is important in not only our business but more importantly our personal life. The flood chaos which hit the northern area of Qld seemed for Brisbane firms miles away with devastation and destruction throughout Rockhampton, Bundaberg and inland towns including Emerald. What we didn't appreciate at the time we were offering assistance to those in the northern area, is the onset of issues that we would personally face. Toowoomba with its inland tsnumai, Ipswich with the main centre under water, and Brisbane CBD with areas totally flooded and some unaccessible. Over the past week, the ALLA(Q) Committee has been assisting where possible any firm or member who has been affected by the floods. If you know of anyone who requires help, please ask them to contact the committee and we will endeavour to provide anything required, especially a person to talk to about the experience. As of 18 January, the following firms/organisations were known to have been affected in Brisbane with office closures. Most of the resources appear to be unaffected as the libraries were placed in strategic positions in the buildings. Mallesons Blake Dawson Hopgood Ganim Minter Ellison Norton Rose Clayton Utz QUT Corrs McCullough Robertson Allens Arthur Robinson Anti-Discrimination Commission We are planning on hosting a talkfest for Qld Members to come together and speak about their experiences both in the work place and personally. This will be planned for February. The next edition of the Qld Newsletter will also include stories relating to the flood and we encourage any member to submit their story and photos. Take care and stay safe. Lisa Sylvester ALLA(Q) President 2010-2011