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How to tell your disability story

This Friday is International Human Rights Day, marking the culmination of Human Rights Week in Queensland. This article joins other QLS Proctor features in marking this important event.

Steve Wettenhall

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No place like home: Housing, homelessness, and the Human Rights Act

Monica Taylor

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The UQ/Caxton human rights case law database

Tamara Walsh and Bridget Burton report after a year of monitoring cases that mention Queensland's Human Rights Act 2019.

Bridget Burton, Tamara Walsh

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Restricted prisoner declarations – a flagrant breach of human rights

New Queensland legislation which enables the President of the Parole Board to extend the detention of particular prisoners by 10 years contravenes the state's Human Rights Act.

Dan Rogers

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A little bit of human rights history repeating

The new Queensland Human Rights Act begins to make a difference, as many realise for the first time how government decision making and actions affect their rights.

Sean Costello

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Vaccine mandate – human rights and employment law

Employment law and human rights experts Kristin Ramsey and Dan Rogers provide a legal context for the rapidly evolving issues springing from the mandatory vaccination regime.

Kristin Ramsey, Dan Rogers

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A closer look at the VAD Act: Advance care planning

In the fourth of a special series of articles on Queensland's voluntary assisted dying legislation, we look at some of the practical implications in terms of how it may be considered within advance health care planning.

Brooke Thompson

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A closer look at the VAD Act: The common law forfeiture rule

In the third of a special series of articles on Queensland's voluntary assisted dying legislation, we look at some of the practical implications in terms of the common law forfeiture rule.

Brooke Thompson

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Community legal volunteers: Ellie Bassingthwaite

Caxton will find a way to put your skills and experience to use for the benefit of the community, regardless of the time commitment you are able to provide.

Tony Keim

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Community legal volunteers: Ebony Morris

l think it is really important that, wherever possible, our personal and professional values are aligned.

Tony Keim

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Community legal volunteers: Pravinita Singh-Pillay

By sharing the knowledge and information I have gained over the past 23 years in this profession, I am able to give clients a pathway to stay focused on the future and connect them to services and professionals that can get them to that outcome.

Tony Keim

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A closer look at the VAD Act: Medical practitioner liability

In the second of a special series of articles on Queensland's voluntary assisted dying legislation, we look at some of the practical implications in terms of liability for medical practitioners.

Brooke Thompson

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Community legal volunteers: Joelene Nel

As a woman and a mother myself, being involved in acting against domestic violence sends a message to my children, family and friends that I take this issue seriously and that as a community we need to each do what we can to stop domestic violence.

Tony Keim

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A closer look at the VAD Act: Superannuation and insurance

In the first of a special series of articles on Queensland's voluntary assisted dying legislation, we look at some of the practical implications in regard to superannuation and insurance.

Brooke Thompson

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Community legal volunteers: Ellie Taylor

I talk to people who are in need, who are dealing with stressful situations and who are sometimes emotional. This is challenging, at times, but has taught me the importance of empathy and compassion.

Tony Keim

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Community legal volunteers: Marshall Bostock

I find myself in a circle of like-minded people who are doing their best by their community. The volunteers are a great bunch of people and I am fortunate to share their company.

Tony Keim