by QAI | Nov 29, 2021 | Submission
QAI made a submission to the Community Support and Services Committee regarding the Public Trustee (Advisory and Monitoring Board) Amendment Bill 2021. QAI supports the establishment of the Board and its intended functions to monitor and review the performance of the...
by QAI | Nov 29, 2021 | Submission
QAI made a submission to the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee on the Inspector of Detention Services Bill 2021. People with disability are over-represented in all sites of detention and are at greater risk of experiencing torture and ill-treatment in these settings....
by QAI | Nov 24, 2021 | News, Publication
Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) is under review to ensure it is keeping up to date with the changing needs of society. Our CEO, Matilda Alexander, and Deputy CEO & Principal Solicitor, Emma Phillips, joined an alliance of Queensland lawyers and...
by QAI | Nov 8, 2021 | Submission, Uncategorized
QAI made a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee regarding the proposed reforms contained in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Participant Service Guarantee and Other Measures) Bill 2021. Overall, QAI considers that many of...
by QAI | Oct 21, 2021 | News
Our President Byron Albury with a message for First Nations people with disabilities, and their families, on the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine before Qld borders open on 1 November 2021. If you would like a transcript of his message please contact our...
