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.
On Wednesday, 23 October 2024, Basic Rights Queensland (BRQ) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing together staff, volunteers, and supporters to celebrate a year of incredible achievements and reflect on the positive impact BRQ continues to have in the community.
This week saw the release of the Independent Statutory Review of the Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Act 2022.
The Power to Prevent Coalition (which includes Basic Rights Queensland) welcomes the costs reforms passed by parliament on 19 September 2024. The Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Costs Protection) Bill implements recommendation 25 of the Respect@Work Report and adopts a modified equal access costs model in federal anti-discrimination law in Australia, addressing a key barrier … Read More
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