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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...
What Reconciliation week means to our Service
What is reconciliation week? "National Reconciliation Week 'NRW' is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and...
Falsely accused domestic violence victim’s 7 month wait for justice
Case study: Bryce The LGBTI Legal Service recently advocated on behalf of Bryce*, who was the Respondent in an Application for a Protection Order...
Trans child permitted to receive puberty blockers despite no consent from father
Case study: The medical treatment of A A Queensland judge has granted permission for a transgender child to access puberty blockers without the...
Discussion Paper – Historical Criminal Treatment of Same-sex Activity
The LGBTI Legal Service Inc., in conjunction with Allens, Human Rights Law Centre, Queensland Association of Independent Legal Services and Brisbane...