Issue 30 story list
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20th Anniversary of the Anti-Discrimination Act in Queensland
In December 1991 the Anti-Discrimination Act received assent. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the act and the focus is squarely on looking forward. |
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ADCQ welcomes
new Commissioner
Highly respected human rights and disabilities advocate, Kevin Cocks has been appointed as Queensland’s next Anti-Discrimination Commissioner. Commissioner's Foreword
Commissioner Cocks commits to working for an inclusive society in his first Commissioner's Foreword.
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Disastrous start to 2011
Flooding had an impact on all ADCQ offices.
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Meet the Complaint Management Team
The ADCQ Brisbane Complaint Management team is responsible for the assessment and conciliation of complaints made to ADCQ as well as managing the telephone enquiry service.
Making a complaint
to ADCQ
You have the right to make a complaint to ADCQ if you believe that you have been discriminated against because of a prohibited ground in an area of your public life.
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The Mabo Oration 2011
Follow the stars: Indigenous culture, knowledge and intellectual property rights is the title of the Oration to be delivered by Terri Janke at QPAC on Sunday 3 July.
ADCQ renews commitment to reconciliation
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Unit has been working with Commission staff and Reconciliation Australia to develop ADCQ's Reconciliation Action Plan.
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ADCQ team walks for justice
Staff participated in the fourth annual Walk for Justice, marking the beginning of Law Week and National Pro Bono Day.
QCAT decisions
A summary is provided of a case of discrimination on the basis of political belief or activity and association with a person with that attribute - Carey v Cairns Regional Council [2011] QCAT 26, 21 January 2011.
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ADCQ out and about - Central Queensland
Central Queensland office in partnership with other agencies held a combined human rights/anti-discrimination information session for the benefit of the Afghanistani and Sri Lankan communities.
ADCQ out and about - North Queensland
North Queensland office has been spreading the word in the Whitsundays, Bowen, Airlie Beach, Bowen and Proserpine. Find out about sessions on offer from July to September. |
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ADCQ out and about - Far North Queensland
Far North Queensland staff celebrated Harmony Day at the launch of the new Cairns West Community Centre. |
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Federal multicultural policy
The Australian Government has released a new multicultural policy – The People of Australia.
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What's new in training
New courses are a feature of the public education calendar of training available in Brisbane from July to December 2011.
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Publishing information
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Disclaimer
This newsletter is for general information purposes only. The ADCQ has taken all reasonable measures to ensure that the material contained in this newsletter is correct. However, the ADCQ gives no warranty and accepts no responsibility for
the accuracy or the completeness of the material. Readers are advised not to rely solely on this information when making any decision. Readers should seek independent advice before making any decision. The ADCQ reserves the right at any time to make changes as it deems necessary. |
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