Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Queensland)
The Queensland "Anti-Discrimination Act 1991" is an act of the Parliament of Queensland that provides protection against unfair discrimination, sexual harassment, 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: Areas. The areas of activity where discrimination is unlawful are: Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland. The implementation of the Act saw the establishment of the Anti-Discrimination Commission  Queensland, an independent statutory body 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 State Library of Queensland 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 social justice professionals.