Discrimination Help
Facing Discrimination?
If you’ve been treated unfairly because of who you are – you may be experiencing discrimination.
We can support you with free legal advice to help you understand your rights and what action you can take.
Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected.
How To Get Help
You can call us from anywhere in Queensland, south of Mackay.
Our advice lines are open Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Please call to make a booking for our Discrimination advisor to call you back. Please note this can take up to a week.
Where else to get help
Cairns Community Legal Centre provides help with disability discrimination for people living in northern Queensland, from Mackay to the Cape.
Ph 07 4031 7688 or 1800 062 608
Legal Aid Queensland provides specialist legal advice and help to victims of discrimination and sexual harassment.
Australian Human Rights Commission information about the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and your rights.
Ph 1300 656 419 or 1800 620 241
Queensland Human Rights Commission for information about the Queensland Human Rights Act, your rights and discrimination.
LGBTI Legal Service gives free legal advice and information to LGBTI clients, including legal advice in relation to discrimination.
QPILCH Self Representation Service (QCAT) gives legal advice and helps people applying to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal for matters including discrimination disputes. They may be able to help with drafting documents and correspondence about your legal matter with QCAT. They don’t provide legal representation.
Queensland Law Society can refer you to a private lawyer for advice about employment and industrial law. They may be able to provide representation for your matter.
Fact sheets
While you’re waiting for our call, you can find useful information here.
We Cannot Help With
BRQ is not able to give advice in relation to areas of law outside social security or disability discrimination:
- Child Support Matters
- Family Law Disputes
- Matters At The Australian Taxation Office
- Personal Injuries
- Proceedings In Criminal Courts
- Wills And Estates
If we cannot assist, we will try to give you information, or a referral to a more appropriate service or avenue of complaint.