Strengthening Queensland’s human rights act

August 3, 2024News

Since its commencement in 2020, Queensland’s Human Rights Act has played a pivotal role in safeguarding the rights of marginalized groups. Basic Rights Queensland’s work with people facing disability discrimination and employment-related issues underscores the Act’s significance. We have utilized the Act to advocate for clients, ensuring public entities uphold their obligations and reconsider actions … Read More

Calling for safe regulation of risks posed by AI in the workplace

August 2, 2024News

Jean* was pregnant and asked her employer to consider the risks to her safety, due to the volatile and sometimes dangerous nature of her work. Following her request, Jean was no longer rostered for her guaranteed part-time hours. This impacted her financially. State and Federal anti-discrimination laws make it unlawful for an employer to discriminate … Read More

Welcoming Our New CEO, James Farrell

July 17, 2024News

Basic Rights Queensland is excited to welcome our new CEO, James Farrell. James has a long history of fighting for the rights of those who need it most, with over a decade in community legal centres, including as the manager/principal lawyer of Victoria’s Homeless Persons Legal Clinic and director of Community Legal Centres Queensland.

Albanese Government Affirms Working Women’s Centres with New Funding

July 16, 2024News

Working Women’s Centres (WWC) have been funded in every state and territory. The Albanese Government has provided additional funding for established centres in South Australia, Queensland and Northern Territory, as well as providing funding to establish Working Women’s Centres in states and territories that don’t currently have one.