Rockhampton residents are set to benefit from a $3.2 million cash injection for community legal services over the next five years.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath said the funding would ensure the ongoing provision of quality legal assistance services, delivered in the community to Central Queenslanders.
“Queensland’s community legal sector delivers vital services to thousands of Queenslanders,” Mrs D’Ath said.
“Our community legal centres provide advice and assistance to some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
“This package is worth $3.2 million over five years and it will give Rockhampton’s community legal sector the certainty it needs to continue its great work.”
The organisation being funded is:
- Central Queensland Regional Community Legal Centre ($3.2 million)
Mrs D’Ath said the Palaszczuk Government worked closely with the sector’s peak body, Community Legal Centres Queensland, on the Statewide funding package worth $119 million over five years.
The State-Commonwealth funding is being delivered through the National Legal Assistance Partnership 2020-25.
Member for Rockhampton Barry O’Rourke said: “It’s great to see this funding coming into the Central Queensland region. Generally, people who are using the services are of low income and this ensures that they have access to legal re-presentation.”
Central Queensland Community Legal Centre provides general legal advice, referral and some casework on a full-time basis. The Centre also undertakes collaborative community legal education activities.
