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Human Rights, Housing and Homelessness
About the project The Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) came into effect on 1 January 2020 and requires the consideration of an individual’s human rights in the delivery [...]
QCOSS urge government rethink on consent laws and youth justice reform
Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) CEO Aimee McVeigh is urging the state government to listen to women and ensure rape laws in Queensland require [...]
Resources
Introducing the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) for staff, students, volunteers and board members The following resources are introductory and designed to introduce people to [...]
Joint media release: Services, not Sentences
QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh said yesterday’s announcement to further tighten youth justice laws will not prevent crime. “The only way to reduce youth crime is to put [...]
Disappointing changes to sexual assault and rape laws have been revived – make a submission!
The Queensland government is proposing new rape and sexual assault laws. The proposed changes sparked heated debate from organisations, academics and individuals who work with [...]
Aimee’s update – 11 December 2020
In her latest video update, Aimee reflects on International Human Rights Day and invites you to join our Human Rights in Action webinar. https://youtu.be/6_ZgU-RoKqI [...]
First International Human Rights Day with legislated rights for Queenslanders
In the lead up to International Human Rights Day tomorrow 10 December, Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) acknowledges the first year of Queensland’s Human Rights Act 2019 being in effect. “This [...]
QCOSS condemns major party views on youth crime
Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) CEO Aimee McVeigh has condemned the Liberal-National Party’s youth curfew policy proposal, the refusal of the Labor party to [...]
Listen in: Aimee McVeigh talks about emPOWER Homes on ABC Radio Brisbane
QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh joined ABC Radio Brisbane's Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan on 2 September to talk about our emPOWER Homes proposal, which calls [...]