The Sex Discrimination Act protects people from discrimination based on their sex, gender identity, intersex status, sexual orientation and more. Its goal is to make Australia a safe and equal place for everyone, acknowledging that women and LGBTIQA+ people experience unequal treatment and discrimination. This factsheet is intended to give general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice. #transgender #trans #equalrights

We’re taking part in GiveOUT Day 2026, Australia’s national giving day for LGBTQIA+ causes on 15 October. We’re aiming to raise $20 000 to establish a dedicated office in Central Queensland and bring our lawyers closer to the people who need them. You can help us reach our goal by making one of three moves: 💛 Give — make a donation 🩵 Gather — host a fundraising activity 💜 Gush — leave a message of support Support LGBTI Legal Service through the link in our bio #GiveOUT26

ATTN: Lawyers and legal professionals! We are holding a fundraiser and CPD for the legal profession on Friday 16 October! Save the date! More details to come…

LGBTI Legal Service provides free legal help to LGBTIQA+ people and their families across QLD. Here's how we can help.

We our so proud of our Principal Solicitor/CEO, Julie Howes, who received the Pride in Law Award at the Queensland Law Society Excellence Awards on Saturday night. The Pride In Law Award recognises outstanding contributions to advancing LGBTQIA+ inclusion and diversity within the legal profession in Queensland. Julie was one of the founders of the LGBTI Legal Service in 2009, when we were an entirely volunteer-run service, and the first dedicated LGBTQIA+ legal service in Australia. Since returning to the Service in late 2024, Julie has led us through an exciting period of growth, doubling the amount of LGBTQIA+ Queenslanders we assist every year, with a focus on expanding our Services in regional Queensland, particularly in Central Queensland where Julie is based. This growth has been made possible by the additional funding provided by the Queensland Attorney-General’s Department, so it was great to connect with Hon @debfrecklingtonmp to thank her for her support. Thank you to @prideinlaw and @qls for this incredible recognition of Julie’s work!

🏳️‍🌈 Central Queensland Community of Practice 🏳️‍⚧️ Last week, our team in Central Queensland (Julie, Kylie and Felicity) joined other local LGBTQIA+ services and community members to establish Central Queensland's first LGBTIQA+ Community of Practice under the careful guidance of support of the @qld.lgbtqia.alliance Dedicated services for LGBTQIA+ people in regional Queensland are so important for community health and wellbeing. It was great to connect with community members and other organisations who are equally as passionate about building capacity to deliver holistic and tailored services to LGBTQIA+ people in the region.

If you have experienced any issues with the police, please contact the LGBTI Legal Service for free legal advice. This factsheet is intended to give general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice

The census is now live. If you know where you are going to be on August 11, you can begin filling it in now. With new questions about sexuality and gender identity, there are some considerations for LGBTQA+ people when filling out the census. This factsheet is intended to give general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice