What we do

The Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland's role is to:

• resolve complaints of discrimination and other contraventions of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 and
• promote human rights in Queensland

The ADCQ is not a tribunal or court. Complaints are managed by ADCQ conciliators who assist people to resolve issues by mutual agreement, using the conciliation process which is confidential, free and impartial. ADCQ conciliators do not act as advocates. If a complaint cannot be resolved through conciliation, it may be referred to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal by the complainant, for a decision.

The promotion of human rights includes:

• provision of training and education for individuals, businesses and organisations to create a better understanding of Queensland anti-discrimination law;
• publication of information, resources and a website to make people in Queensland aware of their rights and responsibilities under anti-discrimination law;
• undertaking projects and activities to engage with community groups likely to be discriminated against;
• conducting research and making submissions concerning relevant human rights issues in Queensland.

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