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Head Note October 2011
Federal Attorney-General launches our Community Legal Education Strategy; Legal Aid launches CLE Collaboration Fund; Legal Aid’s 2010-11 Annual Report now available; Guidelines for grants of legal aid expanded; Legal Aid lawyer named Regional Woman Lawyer of the Year; Legal Aid holds Separate Representative training; Child Protection Unit recognised with major award; Legal Aid receives Disability Action Week Award; Legal Aid Board update; Legal Aid senior officer appointments; Flood and Cyclone Legal Help update; New postcard reminds people to check their insurance policy; Legal Aid Queensland now on YouTube; Collaboration improves bail application process for youth in custody; Seminar focuses on communication and cultural considerations for Indigenous clients; Legal Aid launches Application Assistance Program; Legal Aid publications update; New Community Legal Education e-bulletin; Relocation of Cairns Legal Aid office; Focus on fitness and fun. |
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Head Note April 2011
Legal Aid Queensland coordinates flood and cyclone legal response; Hundreds flock to community forums; $250,000 boost for community legal centres; Floods and cyclones impact legal services; New Attorney-General for Queensland; Intellectual disabilities and the justice system focus of hypothetical; Legal Aid welcomes new Board Chair Rachel Hunter; A new direction for community legal education; New program assists women with domestic violence order applications; Reforms herald significant changes to criminal law; Preferred supplier reference group update; Legal Aid Queensland celebrates 30 years; Legal Aid senior officer appointments; Deputy Public Defender appointed to Senior Counsel. |
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Head Note June 2010
New general inquiries number now available; Free legal advice for south-west Queensland flood victims; Legal Aid can help with civil matters; Sponsor Anthony Reilly for the Vinnie’s CEO Sleepout; Law Week hypothetical attracts full house; Updated factsheet on grants criteria changes; Preferred supplier reference group takes shape; Women’s Legal Aid the toast of International Women’s Day; Catherine Moynihan receives Churchill Fellowship; Staff movements at LAQ. |
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Head Note December 2009
Welcome to the new look Head Note; Celebrating 30 years of legal aid services to Queenslanders; LAQ welcomes new CEO; Changes to criminal law guidelines; Breaking the cycle of domestic and family violence in Rockhampton; Cool to be green: LAQ makes major water and energy savings; More Queenslanders get free legal assistance; Free legal information just a click away; Family dispute resolution centre meets increased demand. |
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Head Note Edition 61
Legal issues affecting children and young people in Queensland; Increased pay to attract private law representation of Legal Aid clients; $5000 incentive to help keep lawyer working in rural and regional Queensland; The naming and shaming of children debate; Advancing multiculturalism in Queensland; Fighting for consumer protection continues; Strategic policy coordinators: influencing the reform agenda. |
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Head Note February 2007
Queensland's three key Indigenous legal service providers sign landmark agreement; New coordinators working to increase access to services; Breaking the cycle: court program is helping turn lives around; Legal protection for racial and religious hate victims; Indigenous family conferences now available in Yarrabah; Living after crime.
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Head Note June 2006
Public Defender appointed to SC; Court out for new family law system; Home equity spending shatters suburban dream; Move-on powers a step backwards; Legal Aid myth-busting and much more!
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Head Note July/August 2005
Seachange for young lawyers; Legal lifeline for intellectually disabled; Law firms' commitment recognised; Street smart law for homeless and much more!
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Head Note January 2005
Celebrating Legal Aid Queensland's 25th anniversary: 1979-2004! Congress helps map future of legal aid; Legal Aid Queensland's history goes on the record; Tough times for women in the bush and much more!
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