Mackay residents are set to benefit from a $2.4 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 Mackay residents.
“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 $2.4 million over five years and it will give Mackay’s community legal sector the certainty it needs to continue its great work.”
The organisation being funded is:
- Mackay Regional Community Legal Centre ($2.4 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 ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Legal Assistance Partnership 2020-25.
Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert said: “This will provide certainty for the Mackay Regional Community Legal Centre to continue their vital services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
“The funding will also ensure community members get the help they need with legal advice, representation and support.”
