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... by LGBTI Legal Service | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Case study: Bryce The LGBTI Legal Service recently advocated on behalf of Bryce*, who was the Respondent in an Application for a Protection Order submitted by the Queensland Police Service (QPS). Bryce’s ex-partner, Michael*, was included as the Aggrieved (the person... by LGBTI Legal Service | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Case study: The medical treatment of A A Queensland judge has granted permission for a transgender child to access puberty blockers without the consent of both parents. This landmark decision was handed down in the Queensland Supreme Court in December 2020. This case...