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We have received the Rainbow Tick!
The LGBTI Legal Service is proud to announce that we have received the Rainbow Tick! This national quality framework recognises our commitment to...
A message from our President – Kathryn Cramp
We have a new President We are excited to introduce our new President, Kathryn Cramp. Kathryn has extensive knowledge and experience in taxation and...
LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Language Guide 2023
We are proud to announce the release of our 2023 Language Guide. We designed this guide to help individuals and organisations create a more...
Joint Community Response to 18th March 2023 Anti-Trans Rally in Melbourne
We along with many other LGBTIQA+ community, human rights, and legal organisations released a joint response with Southside Justice to the alarming...
New Protections for Trans and Intersex People in Fair Work Act
The new changes prevent employers from taking adverse actions on the basis of someone’s gender identity or intersex status.
Better Legal Recognition for LGBTI+ People in Queensland: What the Births Deaths and Marriages Act Reforms Mean for You
The proposed reforms would bring Queensland in alignment with community expectations and reflect the changes that have been made in most other States and Territories across Australia.
A message from our President – Emile McPhee
We have a new President We are excited to introduce our new President, Emile McPhee. Emile has been an integral part of our Management Committee...
A message from our Treasurer – Drew Lauchland
Welcome to the second edition of the our newsletter. I have been asked to provide an insight into what it means to be a volunteer for the service....
Police drop charges against trans woman months after being charged
Case study: Alex The LGBTI Legal Service recently advocated on behalf of Alex*, a transgender woman, who was charged by the Queensland Police...
Victorian Government Votes to Ban Conversion Therapy
Case study: Change or Suppression (conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020. On February 4 2021, the Victorian parliament passed the Change or...