Amti-Discrimination Commission Queensland
The Commission has a two-fold role.
One is to deal with complaints of alleged discrimination, sexual harassment, vilification or
victimisation. The other is a broad education role where we offer a range of training programs at your place or ours, and where we engage with communities in a range of ways on a number of
issues.
Complaints
We can deal only with complaints which are covered by the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
To lodge a complaint, you need to show you’ve been dealt with less fairly than someone else
in a similar situation, because of one of the grounds mentioned in the Act. The unfair treatment
also needs to have happened in one of the areas covered by the Act.
Grounds
- sex
- impairment
- relationship or parental status
- race
- religious belief or activity
- political belief or activity
- trade union activity
- lawful sexual activity
- pregnancy
- breastfeeding needs
- family responsibilities
- gender identity
- sexuality
- age
Areas
- work (including pre-work)
- goods and services
- education
- accommodation
- superannuation and insurance
- disposition of land
- club membership and affairs
- administration of state laws and programs
- local government
Sexual harassment and vilification
Sexual harassment is against the law whenever and wherever it happens, as is vilification on
the basis of race, religion, sexuality and gender identity. It is also unlawful to victimise
someone because they are involved in, or are thinking of lodging, a complaint.
Training
The Commission offers a range of courses which we can present in your workplace, or in our
offices. They include
- an overview of the Act
- the contact officer role and work (three courses)
- investigating complaints
- educating staff
- discrimination law for community organisations
We can modify courses to suit your needs.
Unlawful dismissal
Unlawful dismissal because of discrimination, sexual harassment and / or vilification is
covered under anti-discrimination law.
Call us for more information on 1300 130 670 or TTY 1300 130 680.
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