At Basic Rights Queensland, we know how much assistance animals can change lives. They provide independence, confidence, and connection for people with disability—supporting not just physical tasks, but emotional wellbeing, social participation and safety. But too often, people who rely on assistance animals face discrimination, refusal of entry, or are forced to defend their rights … Read More
Basic Rights Queensland (BRQ) has lodged a powerful submission to the Productivity Commission’s review of the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement, highlighting the urgent need for specialist legal assistance for people living with mental illness. Read our submission The submission paints a stark picture: Australians with mental health issues face serious and complex legal … Read More
At Basic Rights Queensland, we see first-hand the impact of laws and systems that fail to respect the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of vulnerable people. That’s why we welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the first independent review of Queensland’s Human Rights Act 2019. In our submission, we shared the voices and experiences of the … Read More
Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Act was set for its most significant overhaul in 30 years, with vital reforms due to take effect on 1 July 2025. These changes were designed to modernise legal protections, expand safeguards for vulnerable communities, and introduce a positive duty requiring organisations to actively prevent discrimination, harassment, and vilification. Now, these reforms have … Read More
BRQ has welcomed Government announcements regarding financial assistance for individuals and families impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
The Australian Law Reform Commission has released its final report on justice responses to sexual violence, marking a critical step in addressing the barriers that victim-survivors face in seeking justice.
Imagine working in a public-facing role where every day brings the risk of verbal abuse, threats, or even physical harm. For many workers, it’s a reality
The Australian Parliament has just released its report, The Future of Work, on the rapid development and uptake of automated decision making and machine learning techniques in the workplace.
WWQ is proud to be a key partner in a groundbreaking national research project designed to cultivate systemic safety and inclusion in workplaces, ultimately preventing sexual harassment before it occurs.
Basic Rights Queensland has joined with 13 other community legal centres, to make a submission to the Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee’s inquiry into the Making Queensland Safer Bill 2024.
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