Anti-Discrimination Act 1991

The Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 is an act of the Parliament of Queensland that provides protection against unfair discrimination, sexual harassment, and other objectionable conduct.[1] The Act was assented to by the Queensland Parliament on 9 December 1991 and commenced on 30 June 1992.[2]

Definition of the Act

The Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 defines the prohibited grounds of discrimination by

Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland

The implementation of the Act saw the establishment of the Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland, an independent statutory body to resolve complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, vilification, victimisation and other contraventions of the Anti-Discrimination Act.[4]

Legacy

In 2016, the Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland and State Library of Queensland marked the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Act, by creating seven short videos exploring the impact of the Act on Queenslanders and feature interviews with activists, politicians, community advocates and social justice professionals.[5][6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "ADCQ : Legislation". www.adcq.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
  2. ↑ "ADCQ : Frequently Asked Questions". www.adcq.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
  3. ↑ "Anti-Discrimination Act 1991". www.austlii.edu.au. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
  4. ↑ "ADCQ : About us". www.adcq.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
  5. ↑ Robinson, Olivia (17 November 2016). "25 years of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991". John Oxley Library Blog. State Library of Queensland. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
  6. ↑ "ADCQ : Human rights in focus". www.adcq.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 2016-11-24.

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