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Final report tabled - Adults with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system

The Public Advocate's final report: reform recommendations has now been tabled.

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Public Advocate calls for a review of the Mental Health Act 2016

The Public Advocate has released a discussion paper proposing a review of Queensland's Mental Health Act

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Adults with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system

The Public Advocate's fifth and final discussion paper - Victims and Witnesses - has now been released.

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2026 AGAC Conference - Decision Time: Lets be the change

The 2026 Australian Guardianship and Administration Council (AGAC) conference will be held on 8 and 9 October 2026 in Brisbane. Earlybird registration is now open.

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Adults with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system

The Public Advocate's fourth discussion paper - Detention - has now been released.

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2024-25 Annual Report

The Public Advocate's 2024-25 Annual Report has recently been tabled in the Queensland Parliament.

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