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Access to justice – have your say

Have your say on this critical topic via a short survey.

Emile McPhee

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COVID-19 and older Australians

Anke Joubert

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The sadness of older person abuse in Australia

Monicka Baird

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Reducing elder abuse through a national register of EPOAs

Brooke Thompson

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Voluntary assisted dying – how it would work

Brooke Thompson, Anna Whip

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Not a simple matter of life or death

Tony Keim

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Four issues to consider when legislating for medically assisted dying

Father Frank Brennan SJ AO

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Death and the rule of law

Marshall Perron

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Should it be legalised in Queensland?

Associate Professor Andrew McGee

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Voluntary assisted dying law reform for Queensland

Professors Ben White and Lindy Willmott

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Community legal volunteers: Thomas Allen

If you genuinely want to give of your knowledge and expertise – just do it.

Tony Keim

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Community legal volunteers: Natasha Shorter

I wanted to be able to assist those people so that they feel more confident and empowered to get themselves through a very stressful time of their lives.

Tony Keim

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Community legal volunteers: Shaun Chng

An act of kindness, no matter how small, is never wasted and makes a big difference to our community and the world. Volunteer work is impactful and rewarding as not only does it give you an opportunity to help someone in need, it also teaches you a lot and contributes to your personal growth as a lawyer and as a person.

Tony Keim

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Community legal volunteers: Ebony Franzmann

With privilege comes an obligation to help those who weren't as fortunate because everyone deserves to live a safe, happy and fulfilling life.

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Community legal volunteers: Aunty Kathleen Wincen

Aunty Kath provides invaluable contributions to her organisation and the entire community legal sector as a Traditional Owner, a mother, grandmother, an Aunty, a sister, a niece, a teacher, colleague, mentor, university tutor and friend.

Tony Keim

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Community legal volunteers: Tian Behenna

Volunteering is all about an understanding of different client circumstances, and the need that exists in the community for CLC support to secure access to justice.

Tony Keim

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Community legal volunteers: Aimee South

It's important to ensure that anyone is able to access legal services when they need it, irrespective of their financial circumstances. Community legal centres play an essential role in satisfying the community's need.

Tony Keim

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Community legal volunteers: Kate Fuller

Having had a fulfilling career in the law, this is my way of contributing back to the community and helping to ensure that people can gain access a good lawyer and get the advice and help that they need.

Tony Keim

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It’s time to stop DFV in Queensland

... and it starts with the law.

Jason Murakami

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The Perpetrators Handbook

How do perpetrators use control as a form of domestic abuse? QLS Legal Policy Solicitor Natalie De Campo discusses the techniques coercive controllers use to seize power. Adapted from Jess Hill's powerful book, See What You Made Me Do.