About Us
About the LGBTI Legal Service
LGBTI Legal Service recognises the difficulties faced by LGBTIQA+ community and strives to provide access to justice and legal assistance to all Queenslanders within the LGBTIQA+ community. LGBTI Legal Service also regularly provides community legal education activities and resources in order to increase awareness of legal rights and issues relating to the LGBTIQA+ community in Queensland.
LGBTI Legal Service advocates for law reform and human rights uniquely affecting the LGBTIQA+ community. Read more about our involvement in Law Reform here.
The LGBTI Legal Service Inc is overseen by a Management Committee who represent the diverse communities under the LGBTIQA+ banner. As a non-profit, volunteer-centric community organisation, we rely heavily on the support of the community and volunteers. There are a number of ways that you can become part of and assist our organisation.
The LGBTI Legal Service is a non-profit community legal service that was launched in 2010 by the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG.
What we do
The LGBTI Legal Service provides legal advice and information to clients who have legal problems which arise from their identification as LGBTIQA+ and/or because they feel more comfortable in dealing with a solicitor with specific skills, interest and understanding of LGBTIQA+ legal issues and/or the barriers experienced by LGBTIQA+ peoples in accessing the legal system. Our unique Service creates a safe space for members of the LGBTIQA+ community to receive discreet and confidential legal assistance from lawyers with specific skills to deal with matters that affect the LGBTIQA+ community.
What we can do
The LGBTI Legal Service can provide advice on matters relating to family law, domestic violence, criminal law, discrimination and human rights, employment, gender identity, surrogacy and parenting rights, administrative law and general civil law.
What we cannot do
The LGBTI Legal Service cannot provide advice on matters relating to: commercial law, immigration and visas, taxation law, personal injuries, medical negligence or investments.
Our Practice Areas
Family law
Gender identity
Domestic violence
Criminal law (inc. victim support)
Surrogacy and parenting rights
Administrative law and government decisions
Employment law
