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
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.
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.
Our comprehensive response to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) review of justice responses to sexual violence addresses critical concerns related to workplace sexual violence, focusing on barriers to justice, access to legal support, and ensuring just outcomes for survivors. Through our Working Women Queensland (WWQ) program, we have firsthand experience supporting women who face … Read More
The employment of women in Queensland stands to be uniquely impacted by artificial intelligence.
WWQ recently partnered with the UQ Probono Centre on a literature review report, “Issues facing women aged 45+ in the workforce and their lack of representation in leadership roles”.
On 14 October 2023 Australians will head to the polls to vote on a Voice to Parliament.
BRQ thanks our outgoing CEO Fiona Hunt for all her great work, and welcomes new CEO Kara Cook!
A selection of videos highlighting our work in Western Qld
We are launching a campaign to Save our Working Womens Centres and are seeking your support.
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