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New and emerging areas of law hosted by North Queensland Women’s Legal Service
Join lawyers Sarah and Julie from Women’s Legal Service Qld as they talk about new and emerging areas of law. They will discuss some of the recommendations made by the Hear Her Voice Reports, including the recommendations to create a standalone criminal offence of coercive […]
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2023 Queensland Budget Breakfast
The Honourable Cameron Dick MP, Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment, will join QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh for a special In Conversation event to discuss the 2023 State Budget. The Budget Breakfast is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a sector to […]
Human Rights and the Criminal Justice System
Human Rights and the Criminal Justice System, taking place on 16 June 2023 at Allens Linklaters in Brisbane. This year, the keynote address will be delivered by the Honourable Justice Catherine Muir followed by six presentations from speakers including Damien Atkinson OAM KC, Laura Reece, […]
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Early bird registrations for the 2023 State Conference
2023 CLCQ State Conference – Registration closes May 19 Time is running out to secure your registration for the 2023 Community Legal Centres Queensland State Conference. Registrations close on Friday, 19 May. This year’s conference is taking place in Meanjin/Brisbane on 31 May and […]
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Terms of Reference for the NLAP review
Department of Justice and Attorney-General circulated the final Terms of Reference (TORs) for the NLAP Review. While the final TORs are very similar to the draft there have been some reframing of areas including: Whether existing arrangements are appropriate to responding to emergencies and new […]
Leadership Development Program 2023
Community Legal Centres Queensland is facilitating a training program for managers and leaders working in the Queensland CLC sector. The program aims to develop your skills in management and leadership, and help you understand your leadership style to build and maintain a high performing team […]
Success Stories
Townsville Community Law helps Tiana’s reclaim her identity
Tiana* and her mother were survivors of domestic and family violence, with Tiana’s father convicted of sexual offences against her. At the age of 16, Tiana wanted to be known by her mother’s maiden name and to remove the daily reminder of her father. Townsville […]
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Expensive funeral plan refunded thanks to Brisbane Northside Community Legal Service
Betty* was pressured into signing up to a funeral plan costing more than $7000. At the time of agreeing to sign the contract, Betty was alone and emotionally vulnerable as it was the anniversary of a significant date for her and her late husband. The […]
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Sonya free from violence thanks to NQWLS
Sonya*, a young Aboriginal women went to her local community centre after her ex-partner had assaulted her and taken the two young children. Sonya was distraught as she did not know where the children were and if they were safe. Sonya and the children had […]