30 Years: everyday rights for everyone
On Human Rights Day 1996 (10 December), the Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland (ADCQ) was formed – becoming a separate entity from the federal Commission and ensuring that Queensland had its own state body representing the rights of people in Queensland.
The ADCQ changed its name to the Queensland Human Rights Commission (QHRC) on 1 July 2019, with the introduction of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).
The QHRC was established For 30 years, the QHRC has championed and worked alongside Queensland’s public sector, community organisations and individuals to protect and promote human rights and anti-discrimination.
Together we've helped build a fairer and more inclusive state.
Your part in Queensland's legacy
While we commemorate this milestone, we continue to look ahead – finding innovative ways to support communities, promote practices of anti-discrimination, and strengthening human rights for everyone, every day.
We invite you to help us continue to shape the human rights story in Queensland, by taking part in the activities below and sharing new resources with your networks.
Resources
New resources for the 30-year anniversary coming soon.
About human rights in Queensland
Human rights belong to everyone and matter every day.
In Queensland, the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 and the Human Rights Act 2019 help to protect you from unfair or unacceptable treatment.
Follow the links below for more information on the Acts, and the historical timeline of human rights in Queensland.