Queensland Employment Law Service

Provides legal assistance to vulnerable workers affected by unfair dismissal and other forms of unfair treatment.

Who It Helps

  • Workers who don’t have the resources, support or safety to deal with the issue without assistance
  • Employees, independent contractors, sole traders, gig/platform workers, volunteers, migrant workers
  • Dismissal, bullying and general protections
  • Case workers or other service providers wanting guidance or to make a referral
  • Community groups
  • Qld-wide

What We Provide

  • Information line about workers’ rights
  • Information sessions for community groups about sexual harassment, discrimination and other workplace rights
  • Legal advice about options and next steps to take
  • Legal representation during negotiations, dispute resolution, tribunal and court proceedings (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 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

Information about the formal complaint options can be found at:

Queensland Human Rights Commission

Australian Human Rights Commission 

Fair Work Commission 


More information about the legal processes beyond the initial complaints process is available from the:

Queensland Industrial Relations Commission 

Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal 

Federal Circuit Court and Federal Court 

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