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ADCQ newsletter - issue 27 (Summer 2009-10)

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Balancing the Act issue 27
End of an era: longest serving Commissioner resigns to join new Tribunal Susan Booth resigned after more than a decade with the organisation to take up a position as a Senior Member with the newly formed Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT ) It's OK to Complain: ADCQ Brisbane office co-locates with other complaint agencies The ADCQ's Brisbane office relocated to premises in 53 Albert Street in April 2009 with other independent complaint agencies to form a central location for people to explore options for making a complaint. Commissioner's foreword Acting Commissioner Neroli Holmes reflects on the major changes in 2009. Annual Report calls for review of legislation The ADCQ 2008-09 Annual Report calls for a review of the state's human rights law to reflect recent changes to federal human rights legislation, and better protect Queenslanders from unlawful acts of discrimination, sexual harassment and vilification. Education package assists A&TSI peoples to 'track their rights' Tracking Your Rights is a user-friendly social justice community education resource developed by ADCQ's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (A&TSI) Unit for A&TSI peoples. Focus on the Mabo Oration Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues received national and international attention when the ADCQ hosted the third biennial Mabo Oration in the Concert Hall of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in Brisbane on Friday, 5 June 2009. Conciliated outcomes at the Commission Examples of impairment discrimination in the workplace, which continues to be the most frequent ground for complaint received by the Commission. Creating happy, safe, productive workplaces There are simple ways for small and large organisations to prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace and build a safe, productive and happy workplace. ADCQ education The 2010 education calendar provides learning opportunities for all levels of staff in organisations and community members. Farewell ADTQ, welcome QCAT On 1 December 2009, the Anti-Discrimination Tribunal Queensland (ADTQ) merged with other tribunals to form the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT). Recent Tribunal decisions Decions relating to the workplace. Human Rights Day 2009 in Cairns The annual ‘Living Books’ event, and a retrospective antidiscrimination poster exhibition to celebrate International Human Rights Day, attracted great interest from the Far North community, Seniors Week morning tea in Rockhampton Forty-eight local people attended the 'Stand Up and Be Counted' gala morning tea in the Fitzroy Room at the new Rockhampton Library. Vale Cec Fisher OAM Nugent Allan Fisher OAM, better known as Cec, was one of the Commission's most memorable staff members and a passionate human rights advocate. Other information 10 things you should know about fair treatment in Queensland		Download You can also download this issue as a PDF Balancing the Act - issue 27 (1.8 MB)
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