by President | Jan 20, 2023 | Law Reform, Uncategorized
Late last year, the Government passed changes to Fair Work laws to protect trans and intersex people from discrimination at work. You can now apply to the Fair Work Commission to help resolve a dispute if your employer discriminates against you on the basis of your... 
by LGBTI Legal Service | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
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 since 2011. In addition to his extensive knowledge and experience in finance and property law, Emile displays a strong... 
by LGBTI Legal Service | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
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. In order to do so, I need to tell a little story. I came out as a gay man in the early 1980’s. Nothing much about that.... 
by LGBTI Legal Service | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Case study: Alex The LGBTI Legal Service recently advocated on behalf of Alex*, a transgender woman, who was charged by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) with stealing and fraud. The Service, together with one of our volunteer solicitors, made submissions to the... 
by LGBTI Legal Service | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Case study: Change or Suppression (conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020. On February 4 2021, the Victorian parliament passed the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020 which limits practices directed at changing or suppressing a... 
by LGBTI Legal Service | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is reconciliation week? “National Reconciliation Week ‘NRW’ is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The...