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What's NewADCQ gets behind National Anti-Racism StrategyThe ADCQ has partnered with the Australian Human Rights Commission to host two public consultation sessions to hear views on how racism affects the community and what we should be doing about it. The Queensland public consultations will be held at:
To register for a consultation session:
 has called for submissions to inform the development of a National Anti-Racism Strategy. Submissions can be made to the Australian Human Rights Commission. For more information:
University of Queensland study on prejudiceCovert prejudice and negative perceptions towards minority groups are a significant problem for Australian communities, according to a new Australian study. The Australian Community Capacity Study, led by University of Queensland criminologist, Dr Rebecca Wickes, was conducted among almost 10,000 Brisbane and Melbourne residents living across 300 suburbs. The study results show that residents are more likely to perceive disorder - such as public drinking, loitering and drug use - when they over-estimate the number of ethnic minorities, in particular Muslims, and Indigenous Australians. Find out more about the Australian Community Capacity Study.
ADCQ intervention pivotal to restoring public servants’ human rightsThe Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) Appeal Tribunal has overturned a decision about the relationship between the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 and the Public Service Act 2008. The Commission intervened in the appeal because of the wide affect on the human rights of Queensland public servants and their ability to make a complaint of impairment discrimination. The appeal was upheld, with the appeal tribunal holding that the two Acts are not inconsistent and can be read together. The appeal decision has broader implications for other statutory schemes relating to the health of workers and statutory interpretation generally.
More information about interventions.
Recent submissions
Information in Karen language now availableBrief information about what types of complaint can be made to the ADCQ is now available in the Karen language.
Employers' Toolkit: resources for building an inclusive workplaceADCQ has brought together a collection of resources to assist employers with setting out their commitment to tackle discrimination and sexual harassment, and to promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
Identified positions information sheetGenerally it is unlawful discrimination to limit a work opportunity to a person of a particular race. However, the law recognises that there are some groups in our society who are affected by past or continuing disadvantage. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are one such group. The new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified positions information sheet will assist employers to understand the provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 in relation to identified positions.
Assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTI communitiesThe ADCQ has Contact Officers for the:
To speak with one of these officers, call 1300 130 670 (TTY 1300 130 680) and ask to speak with one of our specialist contact officers.
Information on this site is provided in various formats: as web pages, as Word documents
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