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TASC hosts important State Conference
New approaches to supporting Queensland’s most vulnerable people have been discussed at the Combined Advocacy Groups Queensland (CAGQ) Conference in Toowoomba this week. The conference, themed “Advocacy into the future”, included addresses from Disability Services Queensland Regional Manager Marie New, the Adult Guardian Dianne Pendergast, former Public Advocate Ian Boardman and Queensland Criminal Justice Centre coordinator Sue Gordon. World-renowned author and creative thinker... read more
The Future of Advocacy Blog
To ensure we don't lose the potency of great discussion emanating from the State Combined Advocacy Groups Queensland conference held in Toowoomba, the TASC Future of Advocacy Blog can be viewed at http://www.advocacyintothefuture.blogspot.com ... read more
Launch of the Disability Law Project at Ipswich
TASC's Disability Law Project (DLP), which commenced in Toowoomba, 2005, has been expanded to cover the Ipswich area. The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk, Minister launched the DLP in Ipswich on 1 July 2009 at the Magistrates Court for Multicultural Affairs and Disability Services. The launch was attended by Magistrates from the Ipswich Court, representatives from the Department of Justice and Attorney General, Disablility Services, Queensland Legal Aid, Queensland Police Services,and representatives... read more
TASC and SOUTH QLD LAW SAY NO TO LATE NIGHT GROG
TASC and South QLD Law have joined together to spearhead a campaign to quash the applications of a number of hotels seeking to extend their licencincing hours. "The net impact of these applications should they be successful will be considerable upon the community. Already our courts are congested with matters relating to excess alcohol consumption, our emergency department at the Toowoomba Hospital is overwhelmed with alcohol related injuries. This community should not be dictated... read more
Former Supreme Court Judge joins TASC
TASC's Queensland Criminal Justice Centre will benefit immensely from the appointment of former Supreme Court Judge Ken Mackenzie as it's consultant. "We're obviously thrilled that Judge Mackenzie is soon to join our Queensland Criminal Justice Centre (QCJC). It comes at a time when this initiative is gaining international recognition with two of our QCJC representatives addressing conferences in New York City and Edinburgh over the next two weeks," TASC CEO and QCJC Director Dan Toombs... read more
