The

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''Anti-Discrimination Act 1991'' is an act of the

Parliament of Queensland The Parliament of Queensland is the legislature of Queensland, Australia. As provided under the Constitution of Queensland, the Parliament consists of the Monarch of Australia and the Legislative Assembly. It has been the only unicameral s ...

that provides protection against unfair discrimination,

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, and other objectionable conduct. The Act was passed by the Queensland Parliament on 3 December 1991, received assent on 9 December 1991, and commenced on 30 June 1992.

Scope of the Act

The ''Anti-Discrimination Act 1991'' prohibits discrimination on the basis of the following attributes: * Sex * Relationship status * Pregnancy * Parental status * Breastfeeding * Age * Race * Impairment * Religious belief or religious activity * Political belief or activity * Trade union activity * Lawful sexual activity * Gender identity * Sexuality * Family responsibilities * Association with, or relation to, a person identified on the basis of any of the above attributes.

Areas

The areas of activity where discrimination is unlawful are: * Work and work related (includes applying for work, voluntary work, employment, work under a contract, partnerships, employment agencies, work experience and work under a training program) * Education * Supplying goods or services * Accommodation (includes residential and commercial premises) * Administration of State laws or programs (includes State government departments and statutory authorities performing functions under an Act) * Club membership and affairs (does not include not-for-profit associations and clubs) * Superannuation * Insurance * Disposing of land (e.g. selling, leasing) * Local government members (between local government members performing official functions, except on the basis of political belief or activity).

Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland

The implementation of the Act saw the establishment of the Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland, an independent

statutory body A statutory body or statutory authority is a body set up by law (statute) that is authorised to implement certain legislation on behalf of the relevant country or state, sometimes by being empowered or delegated to set rules (for example reg ...

to resolve complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, vilification, victimisation and other contraventions of the ''Anti-Discrimination Act'', as well as to promote an understanding, acceptance, and public discussion of human rights in Queensland.

Legacy

In 2016, the Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland and

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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

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professionals.

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