2026
The Public Advocate has released a discussion paper proposing a review of Queensland's Mental Health Act. A copy of the discussion paper can be found here .
March 2026
The Public Advocate's fifth and final discussion paper - Victims and Witnesses - has now been released. A copy of the report can be found here .
February 2026
The 2026 Australian Guardianship and Administration Council (AGAC) Conference will be held on 8-9 October 2026 in Brisbane. Earlybird registration is now open!
Find out more here (opens in new window).
February 2026
The Public Advocate's fourth discussion paper - Detention - has now been released. A copy of the report can be found here .
February 2026
2025
The Public Advocate's 2024-25 Annual Report has recently been tabled in the Queensland Parliament. You can read a copy of the report here .
December 2025
The Public Advocate has released the notes from two roundtable discussions on urgent mental health care, which were organised in collaboration with the Mental Health Lived Experience Peak Queensland (MHLEPQ) and attended by a wide range of influential stakeholders.
November 2025
The Public Advocate's third discussion paper - The Forensic System (Mental Health and Disability) - has now been released. A copy of the report can be accessed here .
August 2025
The Public Advocate was proud to purchase one of Belinda's latest works 'Relaxing after swimming.'
July 2025
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. A copy of the report can be accessed here .
July 2025
The Public Advocate has released a report for government highlighting the need for reforms to better support parents with cognitive disability.
Find out more about the report here.
May 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.
March 2025
The Public Advocate has released a discussion paper - A proposal for the future regulation (and reduction in the use) of restrictive practices in Queensland. A copy of the discussion paper can be found here .
March 2025
The Public Advocate's 2023-24 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament on 6 January 2025. A copy of the report can be accessed here .
January 2025
2024
The Public Advocate hosted a roundtable with various stakeholders to discuss problems associated with the operation of litigation guardianship, and to identify potential solutions.
The results from this discussion, and the Public Advocate's proposed way forward, is available here.
November 2024
The Public Advocate has now released Expanding horizons: Examples of supported decision-making in Queensland, a publication which showcases the supported decision-making practices of a number of Queensland agencies. A copy of the booklet can be accessed here .
May 2024
The Public Advocate's 2022-23 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament on 4 March 2024. A copy of the report can be accessed here .
March 2024
2023
September 2023
March 2023
March 2023
2022
The Public Advocate has released the report Adult Safeguarding in Queensland, Volume 2: Reform Recommendations, including 17 recommendations for Government to consider.
December 2022
The Public Advocate's 2021-22 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament on 31 October 2022. A copy of the report can be accessed here .
October 2022
The Public Advocate has released the report Public Accountability, Private Lives: Reconsidering the Queensland guardianship system's confidentiality requirements.
August 2022
The Public Advocate has released the report Better pathways: improving Queensland's delivery of acute mental health services.
August 2022
The Public Advocate has released the report Adult Safeguarding in Queensland Volume 1. Identifying the gaps.
July 2022
March 2022
In collaboration with the Queensland Law Society, the Public Advocate has released the Elder Abuse - Joint Issues paper. A copy of the report is available here .
February 2022
The Public Advocate has released a discussion paper about The rights of adults with impaired decision-making ability to sexual relationships.
January 2022
2021
Public Advocate welcomes Palaszczuk government commitment to continue disability advocacy funding.
March 2021
2020
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - Older Australians have more to fear than COVID-19.
June 2020
2019
2018
The Public Advocate calls for greater transparency in the Queensland Mental Health System.
December 2018
Public Advocate and Public Guardian welcome Royal Commission and call for the specific examination of restraint in aged care.
September 2018
2016
Independent report identifies opportunities to strengthen Queensland’s guardianship system.
June 2016