News and events

Supported decision making demonstration project

The Public Advocate is pleased to attach a report documenting the results of a supported decision-making demonstration project. This project was undertaken by Multicap, supported by the Public Advocate and the Office of the Public Guardian.

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Implementation Update 4: Public Trustee reforms (March 2025)

Four years on from the tabling of this report in the Queensland Parliament, the Public Advocate has released a fourth implementation update, monitoring progress on the 32 reform recommendations.

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Restrictive practices discussion paper

The Public Advocate has released a discussion paper - A proposal for the future regulation (and reduction in the use) of restrictive practices in Queensland

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Adults with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system

The Public Advocate's second discussion paper - Courts - has now been released.

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2023-2024 Annual Report

The Public Advocates 2023-24 Annual Report has now been released

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Supporting parents with cognitive disability - the need for reform

The Public Advocate has released a report for government highlighting the need for reforms to better support parents with cognitive disabiltiy.

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Expanding Horizons: Examples of Supported Decision Making in Queensland (May 2024)

The Public Advocate has officially launched a new publication - Expanding Horizons: Examples of Supported Decision Making in Queensland.

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‘Safe, Secure and Affordable’? The need for an inquiry into supported accommodation in Queensland (September 2023).

The Public Advocate has released a report for Government calling for a Parliamentary Inquiry into the provision and regulation of safe and affordable supported accommodation for vulnerable Queenslanders.

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