About the Acts
The Anti-Discrimination Act protects people from being treated unfairly because of a protected attribute (e.g., race, age, sex) in certain areas of public life (e.g., work, school or university). This is called discrimination. The Anti-Discrimination Act also prohibits other harmful behaviours including vilification, sexual harassment, and victimisation.
The Human Rights Act protects specified human rights for every person in Queensland. It requires that laws are made and interpreted in a way that is compatible with these rights. It also requires public entities (e.g., government departments) to consider these rights and make decisions that are compatible with these rights.
Explore the links to learn more about your rights and how you can take action if they are violated.
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Human rights
Understand how the Human Rights Act seeks to protect your human rights by holding public entities accountable for their decisions. -
Discrimination
Learn how the Anti-Discrimination Act can protect you from unfair treatment based on personal characteristics. -
Vilification
Understand what vilification is and how you are protected. -
Victimisation
Discover what protections are available if you are treated unfairly for making a complaint. -
Sexual harassment
Find out what sexual harassment is and how the law could protect you. -
Other contraventions and unlawful conduct
Explore other conduct prohibited by the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, including discriminatory advertising and unnecessary requests for information.