The Australian Labor Party announce critical funding measures to address the disadvantage experienced by First Nations people in the justice system. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd (ATSILS) has welcomed the funding commitments announced today by The Australian Labor Party (ALP) in relation to addressing family violence and the disadvantage experienced […]
Historic legislation passed in Queensland Parliament today will better protect the rights of the most vulnerable in the state. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) LTD (ATSILS) commends the Palaszczuk Government for their unwavering commitment to advancing and protecting the rights of Queenslanders, especially the most vulnerable with the passing of Queensland […]
A Human Rights Act for Queensland is powerful medicine for advancing and protecting the rights of vulnerable Queenslanders. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) LTD (ATSILS) commends the Palaszczuk Government for their steadfast commitment to advancing human rights protections for all Queenslanders with the introduction of a human rights bill in parliament […]
Our CLE Team will be delivering community legal education sessions in the following locations across the Torres Strait Islands next week. Dauan Island Where: TSIRC Office When: Monday, 24 September 2018 at 10am Ugar/Stephen Island Where: TSIRC Office When: Tuesday, 25 September 2018 at 10am Poruma/Coconut Island When: Wednesday, 26 September 2018 at 10am Want […]
This week ATSILS staff enjoyed participating in a series of cultural competence training workshops in Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns. The training was facilitated by consultant Tom Kirk and he delivered a dynamic program covering topics such as cultural diversity, kinship systems, the impacts of colonisation, governance and communicating across cultures. The highly interactive sessions provided […]
ATSILS is a statewide service with 26 locations across Queensland. To find an office near you please visit: www.atsils.org.au/contact
On behalf of my fellow Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and Staff, I am pleased to present . The Strategic Plan sets out a concise framework that highlights the four strategic objectives that focuses on our clients, our stakeholders, our people and our resources. The Plan provides a […]
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd welcomes the report and recommendations of the Australian Law Reform Commission’s ‘Pathways to Justice – Inquiry into Incarceration Rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ tabled in Parliament today. ATSILS CEO Shane Duffy said, “This report is yet another validation of the extreme disadvantage Aboriginal and […]
ATSILS recently took part in the 2018 QLS Careers Expo . Our exhibit attracted many interested students and it was great to give the next generation of legal practitioners an insight into our innovative brand of legal service delivery as an exciting career pathway. There was much interest in general student and Practical Legal Training placements […]
Recently our CEO and Communications team journeyed with our Thursday Island staff on their Outer Islands Magistrate Court Circuit throughout the Torres Strait. In one of the State’s most remote regions ATSILS is the primary legal assistance provider and we are committed to ensuring the diverse communities across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula […]