Rhea fights to reclaim her money Read More »
Rhea, a 75-year-old pensioner, had contributed her life savings of $200,000 to the purchase of a home costing $420,000, which she understood she would own jointly with her son Peter. Unfortunately, Peter had misled her about the ownership of the home and Rhea discovered several […]
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Race discrimination found in school’s attempt to unenrol student Read More »
Cyrus Taniela’s hair has never been cut. He is a young Cook Islander, Niuean and Samoan boy, and the first-born son in his family. His hair will remain long until he has a traditional hair cutting ceremony, as is the practice in many parts of
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Prisoners Legal Service made urgent submissions for Sam to be released Read More »
Sam* is an elderly Aboriginal woman from a remote community in Northern Queensland with complex and chronic medical conditions. Sam was in prison because her parole order had been cancelled after she committed a low-level offence while on parole. Due to her complex health needs,
Prisoners Legal Service made urgent submissions for Sam to be released Read More »
Greg granted parole during COVID-19 Read More »
Greg* is an Aboriginal man who was imprisoned in Northern Queensland. He was granted parole by the Parole Board subject to finding suitable accommodation. Greg found a property which was approved by the Parole Board. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the real estate agency
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Tenants Queensland helps Jade escape from a violent home Read More »
Jade* needed to end her tenancy early due to domestic violence. However, she was unable to get the support of the managing agent.Jade rang Tenants Queensland distressed about her situation and anxious to know if there was anything she could do.Her former partner had found
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Misapplication of Powers of Attorney laws Read More »
Caxton Legal Centre encounters many cases where staff at aged care facilities do not understand the rights and responsibilities of attorneys as substitute decision-makers under Queensland laws. These include that when an attorney is exercising decision-making powers, the adult’s views must be sought and taken
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Gold Coast CLC helps Jo with an employment issue caused by COVID-19 Read More »
Jo* got in touch with the Gold Coast Community Legal Centre office via telephone during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jo was looking for employment law advice regarding COVID-19 and being asked to stand down from her job. Jo worked on the production line of a prefabrication
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Elise* came into the Gold Coast Community Legal Centre while she was pregnant with her first child. The father of the child, David*, was harassing Elise to the point where the pregnancy was being put at risk. He didn’t want Elise to keep the child
