Queensland Human Rights Commission
Understand your rights
More information on rights
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights
Protecting and promoting the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is central to our work. -
Disability rights
Explore how Queensland law protects you from disability discrimination (also known as impairment discrimination) in work, education, housing, and other areas of public life. -
LGBTQIA+SB rights
We are committed to building a Queensland where everyone feels safe and welcome. -
Older people's rights
Explore how Queensland law protects older Queenslanders from specific issues facing them. -
Youth rights
Explore how Queensland law protects young people from specific issues facing them. -
People in prison and children in detention
If your rights have been unreasonably limited, or you’ve experienced discrimination, sexual harassment, vilification or victimisation, you can make a complaint.
Understanding complaints
Find out how we handle complaints about discrimination and human rights, what to expect, and the steps involved.
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How we deal with complaints
When we receive a complaint, we will assess it to decide whether we can accept it under the Anti-Discrimination Act or the Human Rights Act. -
How to make a complaint
If you have experienced discrimination, sexual harassment or if you have had your human rights limited by a state government agency or public entity, you may be able to lodge a complaint with us.
Latest News
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News: Landmark ruling at High Court rules in favour of prisoner’s right to access reproductive health care
29 October 2026The High Court of Australia recently handed down its decision in Smith v Chief Executive, Queensland Corrective Services & Ors [2026] HCA 37– a landmark case in which the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019 was considered for the first time in Australia’s highest court. -
Consultation: Independent strategic review of Queensland’s human rights and anti-discrimination framework
7 October 2026The independent team undertaking the Strategic Review of Queensland’s human rights and anti-discrimination framework is inviting public submissions to further inform the ongoing review. -
News: The Commission's Education Hub is now live!
25 September 2026The Queensland Human Rights Commission is pleased to announce the launch of the Commission’s new Education Hub.
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