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Delivering professional, and community responsive

Legal services

Working with community, government and non government stakeholders.

to enhance service delivery

Criminal, Family and Civil Law.

ThroughCare, Community Legal Education,

Coronial & Public Sector Monitoring & 24/7 assistance at police stations.

Community Legal Education

COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION

Community Legal Education activities include:

  1. The provision of information and educational programs to inform, advance and protect the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and
  2. Community-based consultation to identify and develop localized community legal education programs.
Law Reform and Policy Development

LAW REFORM

Law reform includes:

  1. A key focus upon Prevention and Early Intervention activities (those aimed at diverting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples away from the criminal justice system). To that end, Justice Reinvestment initiatives are a priority.
  2. Supporting the continued improvement and accessibility and equity of legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
  3. Law reform initiatives that are both proactive and scrutinize existing policies and practices, particularly in relation to incarceration, policing, family violence and the needs of youth that impact adversely and disproportionately on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and
  4. Engaging with key stakeholders to influence positive change and deliver innovative, professional and culturally proficient legal services.

News and Events

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag raising – QEII Courts of Law Complex in BrisbaneFebruary 9, 2023 - 3:49 pm

    This week our Principal Legal Officer, Greg Shadbolt attended a ceremony to mark the raising of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags outside the QEII Courts of Law Complex in Brisbane. The event was held on 09/02/2023 and presided over by Her Honour, Chief Justice Helen Bowskill. The raising of the Aboriginal flag and […]

  • Farewell to long serving CSO – Trevor DraperFebruary 3, 2023 - 3:16 pm

    Farewell Trevor The ATSILS Family farewelled Court Support Officer Trevor Draper on 3/2/2023. Trevor is moving on to his next adventure after almost 24 years with the organisation. Trevor worked in both our Toowoomba and Maroochydore offices and truly epitomised ATSILS values in his approach to working with colleagues and clients. As a Court Support […]

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Debbie Kilroy #FreeHer
Debbie Kilroy #FreeHer
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Queensland’s new crackdown on youth offenders will be “felt for generations,” experts warn

@AnnastaciaMP government has failed Qld. Has failed young Aboriginal children today & for generations to come #qldpol twitter.com/Allhandz…

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‘Most children imprisoned in the Queensland youth justice system are on remand.’ theguardian.com/aust…

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13 years old and left locked in isolation for days.
Our children don't belong in jail, let alone be kept alone in a cell for weeks at a time.
The Queensland youth justice system is crumbling, yet they want to put more children in detention.
#RaiseTheAge
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“Tough on Crime” measures are counter-productive to addressing offending.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children who are among the most vulnerable in our community will be disproportionately affected and cop the brunt of this.

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"This is the first time that First Nations women from right across Australia will come together in such large numbers to determine how we can take control of our future and deliver safety, justice and prosperity for our families and communities," Commissioner @June_Oscar said. pic.twitter.com/55xC…

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