Public Law and Community Rights Legal Service

Provides legal assistance about public law and community rights matters

Who It Helps

  • People who don’t have the resources, support or safety to deal with the issue without assistance
  • Public law – government decisions that are unlawful or unfair, police powers, protest and freedom of assembly, privacy and surveillance, guardianship & decision-making rights
  • Community rights – human rights, victims of crime, discrimination, vilification and hate-based violence
  • Greater Brisbane Region

What We Provide

  • Information line
  • Legal advice about options and next steps to take
  • Legal assistance with forms and documents, negotiations and representation (where resources permit)
  • Consultation on legal and system reforms
  • Self-help resources

How It Works

Appointment required

Operates from Caxton’s Brisbane city office Mon-Fri and Mon-Wed evenings

Provides in-person, phone and online services

Impact & Outcomes

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Systemic Advocacy

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Funders & Partners

Funded by the Australian Government (Attorney-General’s Department) and Queensland Government (Department of Justice).

Useful Information

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