2.1.3. Anti-Discrimination Act

The Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) is a Queensland state law that aims to protect individuals from discrimination on the basis of various protected attributes.

Key points:

• Prohibits discrimination on the basis of a range of protected attributes, including race, gender, sexual orientation, age, and religion. It also covers discrimination on the basis of certain personal characteristics, such as pregnancy, marital status, and parental status.
• Covers a wide range of areas, including employment, education, accommodation, and the provision of goods and services. For example, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against a job applicant on the basis of their gender, or for a landlord to refuse to rent to someone because of their race.
• Establishes the Queensland Human Rights Commission, which is responsible for investigating complaints of discrimination and promoting human rights in Queensland. The Commission has the power to mediate disputes, conduct investigations, and initiate legal proceedings.
• Provides for a range of remedies for victims of discrimination, including compensation, injunctions, and orders for the offender to undertake training or other corrective action.
• Includes provisions to protect people from sexual harassment, vilification, and victimisation.
  

Refer to Anti-Discrimination Act