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Publications
Anual Report 2024
Review and download our current annual report and financial statements.
Reports Archive
Review and download our Annual Reports and financial statements from previous years.
15 Years of Pro Bono
A special anniversary series of reports about our pro bono work across sectors.
Submissions
Homelessness
- Inquiry into the Decriminalisation of Certain Public Offences and Health & Welfare Responses (PDF 993KB)
- Inquiry into strategies to prevent and reduce criminal activity in Queensland
- Homelessness Bill Branch
- CMC – Use of QLD Police Move-On Powers
- Submission to Standing Committee on Homelessness Legislation
- HPLC Response to Green Paper on Homelessness
Defamation
- Part A Consultation Draft – Model Defamation Amendment Provisions 2022 (PDF 258KB)
- Stage 2 Review of Model Defamation Provisions (PDF 990KB)
- Defamation (Model Provisions) & Other Legislation Amendment Bill (PDF 756KB)
- Draft Model Defamation Amendment Provisions (PDF 201KB)
- Review of Model Defamation Provisions (PDF 348KB)
Credit & Debt
- Using the Product Intervention Power – Consultation Paper 355
- Using the Product Intervention Power – Consultation Paper 316
Other areas of law
- Transport and Public Works Committee (PDF 263KB)
- Parliamentary Inquiry into Wage Theft in Queensland (PDF 710KB)
- ACNC repeal and replacement
- Productivity Commission submission
- Environmental Governance Project
- RTI Reform Submission
- Productivity Commission Inquiry into Access to Justice Arrangements
- Feedback Submission – Child Protection Inquiry Discussion Paper
- Review of Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008
- LPITAF Review
- Commission of Inquiry into the Child Protection System
- Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 – Offender Levy
- Revision of the Coal Seam Gas Water Management Policy
- Constitutional Recognition of Local Government
- Hansard of Committee Evidence
- PPRA Parliamentary Committee
- Government Lawyers in Pro Bono Work (PDF 57KB)
- Strategy for Reducing Homelessness 2010–2020 Discussion Paper
- Unbundling
- Public Trustee – Incapable of Justice
- Response to the Report of the Access to Justice Taskforce
- National Human Rights Consultation
- National Human Rights Consultation – HPLC Submission
- Productivity Commission on the Contribution of the Not For Profit Sector
- LCARC on Access to Justice
- Review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1994
- National Youth Commission Inquiry into Youth Homelessness
- Attorney-General on Civil Law Services
- Voluntary Practising Certificates
- Litigation Funding
- CMC Review of Public Nuisance
- Accessibility of Administrative Justice
- LAQ Review of Civil Law Legal Aid Services
- LAQ Review of the Civil Law Legal Aid Scheme
- Brisbane City Council Move On Powers
- Guide to Navigating the Magistrates Court
- Legal Aid Queensland Review of Civil Law Services
- Summary of Responses
- Migration Litigation Reform Bill 2005
- Vagrants, Gaming and Other Offences Act 1931 (Qld)
- Legal Aid and Access to Justice
- Class Actions
- Costs and Fees in Public Interest Litigation
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Client Stories
Discover the positive impact made in the lives of LawRight clients below.
Juanita’s Story – Dispute with friends
“Thank you all very much for the long hours spent to help me” Juanita’s Story…
Joanne’s Story – Challenging default judgment
Sued for an accident she didn’t cause, Joan struggled to find legal help. Joanne’s Story…
Roberto’s Story – An unaffordable loan
A $40,000 debt he didn’t understand brought Roberto to court alone Roberto’s Story Roberto…
Armando’s story – Life savings scammed
Armando had been scammed him out of his life savings, but didn’t have the funds to pursue the…
Joan’s story – Responding to disasters
A flood‑damaged home trapped in a family dispute. Joan was triaged to Pro Bono Connect as she…
Marie’s Story – Safety in court
Marie was scared the court process would expose her location to her abusive ex Marie’s…
Nick’s Story – Blue Card cancellation
Legal support guided Nick through a complex review Nick’s Story Nick is a young man with…
Ji-Min’s Story – Blamed for theft
Months of stress were resolved when our Magistrate’s Court service helped Ji-Min with her…
Leila’s Story – Fired for making a complaint
Leila was fired the day after making a complaint about her employment Leila’s Story Fired…
Joseph’s Story – Debt threatened bankruptcy
Overwhelmed by personal troubles, Joseph missed deadlines and faced bankruptcy. Joseph’s…
Siti’s Story – Restoring confidence for a DV victim-survivor
“Please forward my thanks and gratitude to the [volunteer lawyer]” Siti’s Story Siti…
Jacqui’s Story – Rebuilding after trauma
Rebuilding her life after childhood trauma, Jacqui’s progress was halted by a Blue Card…
Evie’s Story – Forced to leave without payment or belongings
After fleeing her rental due to stalking, Evie lost her belongings and her rightful payment…
Sasha’s Story – Online dating scam
Victim of an online dating scam, Sasha was left with an unpayable debt Sasha’s Story Sasha…
Laura’s Story – Private comments lead to defamation
Private Facebook comments dragged Laura into a years long defamation proceedings Laura’s…
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Client Stories
Discover the positive impact made in the lives of LawRight clients below.
Pro Bono Connect
Pro Bono Connect assesses applications for legal help and links vulnerable people to pro bono resources of the Queensland legal profession.
Joan’s story – Responding to disasters
A flood‑damaged home trapped in a family dispute. Joan was triaged to Pro Bono Connect as she…
BJ’s Story – Victims of Violence
“I am so very grateful to you all for helping put this matter behind me now and moving on…
Mary’s Story – Refugee Rights
Mary needed to work to support her child, but could not afford childcare Mary’s Story…
Aki’s Story – Disability rights
Aki sought our assistance when she was denied access to suitable accommodation. Aki’s…
LawRight can offer both a crisis response and a structural, long-term response to disasters. LawRight is collaborating closely with other funded centres to ensure coverage for impacted communities as well as to gather data to support adequate, integrated and proactive responses by government.
Joan’s story – Responding to disasters
A flood‑damaged home trapped in a family dispute. Joan was triaged to Pro Bono Connect as she…
Flood Forum Story
Flood Forum Story Emergency Funding LawRight was one of five Community Legal Centres that,…
Tara’s Story – From crisis to capability
Faced with demands from her landlord, teenage Tara had no trusted adults to turn to Tara’s…
Community and Health Justice Partnerships
Micah Projects
Brisbane Youth Service
Court and Tribunal Services
State Courts
Federal Courts
Enforcement Hearings Duty Lawyer
Magistrates Court
Queensland Civil & Administrative Tribunal
Our Impact
LawRight Stories
Read or watch one of our stories to find about the impact that LawRight makes.
Events
Throughout the year we will host our schedule of events with a focus on celebrating pro bono and the stories of our volunteers.
Click on one or more of our past events to see more information:
Queensland Legal Walk – 20 May 2025
Red Wine for Justice – 23 August 2024
Queensland Legal Walk – 14 May 2024
Thank You Event – 7 March 2024
Queensland Legal Walk – 18 May 2023
Red Wine for Justice – 6 August 2022
Public Interest Address – 25 October 2021
20-year Anniversary for Pro Bono – 8 June 2021
Queensland Legal Walk – 19 May 2020
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