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 […]
Work with ATSILS We currently have 7 positions available across Queensland. We’re looking for suitably experienced legal practitioners to join our dynamic team leading in the delivery of innovative, professional and culturally competent legal services. Legal Practitioners (Criminal Law) – Rockhampton, Mt Isa & Townsville Legal Practitioner – (Family Law) – Cairns Legal Practitioner – […]
Last week we gathered our 37 strong Family & Civil Law teams from across the state for a week of innovative skills development in Brisbane. The event was part of ATSILS ongoing commitment to workforce development and continuing access to quality mentoring and professional development opportunities. The event was well received by staff and we […]
The Change the Record (CTR) Coalition this morning expressed concern at the 2016 Federal Budget’s overall lack of focus on the Indigenous sector and investment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. CTR Co-Chair Shane Duffy said “We are extremely disappointed that the Turnbull Government’s Budget fails to prioritise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice […]
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Congratulations to Andrew Hackett our Director of Criminal Law on his appointment as one of the three new magistrates in Queensland by Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath for Redcliffe. Andrew is a highly respected lawyer and he possesses all the legal skill, knowledge and experience needed to excel in this vital role. We […]
WELL WORTH A LISTEN: A 7 minute insight from our CEO & Change The Record Co-Chair Shane Duffy highlighting the burning issues driving incarceration rates and what’s needed to create smarter justice and safer communities. The Change The Record Coalition is a group of key organisations who have come together and developed a concrete plan […]
Community is Everything Last week our Principal Legal Officer was out in the community shining a light on the issues related to the high detention rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and the solutions needed to create brighter futures for our kids. Greg presented to senior school students from around a dozen schools […]