The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd (ATSILS) welcomes the news announced today by the Australian Labor Party that should they win government, they would reverse the 24 million dollar cuts announced by the Federal Government due to begin on July 1 this year. Shane Duffy, CEO of ATSILS said “In Queensland […]
Today we stand by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders as they call on all parties to tackle inequality and disadvantage facing Australia’s First People as a federal election priority. It is time that action is taken on meaningful engagement, health, justice, preventing violence, early childhood and disability. These must be addressed as a matter […]
Murri Court has been reinstated in Mackay with the official launch taking place last Friday. “Statewide Murri Court co-ordinator Renee Kyle said the court would convene fortnightly for youth defendants.” “Mackay elder Veronica Ah-Wang was one of seven elders inducted into Murri Court at the ceremony.” “A lot more of our Indigenous kids get into […]
Eddie Koiki Mabo Eddie Koiki Mabo was a courageous man who took on the crown & over-turned more than two centuries of legal fiction, the concept of ‘terra nullius’. To end National Reconciliation Week we honour his legacy of truth & justice and advancement of human rights. He brought us a long way, but there is still a […]
A great way to start National Reconciliation Week 2016 with the launch of Richlands Murri Court last Friday. The spirit of reconciliation shone bright with local community and dignitaries from across the legal fraternity, police and government uniting in their commitment to fairness & justice for all. Local Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander dancers entertained the […]
This Reconciliation week we encourage all to get a deeper understanding of the truth of our Nation’s history and walk together committing to a future of fairness and justice for all. In this spirit we recommend you take a look and show your support for these important campaigns: Change the Record www.changetherecord.org.au/ Legal Aid […]
At ATSILS we honour the resilience and determination of the Stolen Generations this Sorry Day and every day. In the work we do, we see the ongoing impacts of such policies and are particularly mindful of the challenges faced by many of our people dealing with the effects of inter-generational trauma and scarring. We stand […]
45,000 people faced courts alone due to legal aid crisis New national campaign launched at start of Law Week aimed at ensuring the next Federal Government responds decisively to the funding crisis. The campaign will see lawyers and concerned organisations rally and attend events in major cities around Australia. At least 45,000 Australians have been […]
Many of the ATSILS team were present at the re-launch of the Murri Court in Brisbane this afternoon. It was great atmosphere and held in the spirit of celebration and mutual respect. The ATSILS team mixed with many familiar faces and it was great to share the experience with elders and other dignitaries from government, […]
This morning staff from our Brisbane office were out in force taking part in the Queensland Legal Walk to fundraise for Queensland Public Interest Law Clearing House and celebrate the legal profession’s commitment to ensuring all Queenslanders have access to the legal system when they most need it. The Walk commenced at 7am in Brisbane […]