ADCQ Annual Report 2007–08
Human rights promotion
The Commission influences and raises awareness about human rights issues. This includes working with both the State and
Commonwealth governments when they are developing legislation or policy that may affect human rights, and working with the public and private sectors to identify and address issues of systemic discrimination.
Photo caption: Let Us Know is launched
In the past year the Commission worked with:
- The Department of Disability Services and Department of Communities in developing policy associated with the
introduction of a Queensland companion card for people with a disability to allow free or discounted admission for their
carer to accompany them to participating venues.
- Queensland Fire and Rescue Services to assist in developing the policy framework for providing government funds for
people with hearing impairments to purchase alternative fire alarms.
- Multicultural Affairs Queensland regarding the legal and policy issues surrounding the provision by non government
organisations of interpreter services to clients who have difficulty communicating in English.
- The Queensland Studies Authority on equity issues for primary and secondary students across Queensland.
- a number of public sector agencies about the development of an accessible procurement policy.
The Commission has lodged submissions with:
- The Department of Disability Services regarding the development of policy and legislation in response to the Carter
Report, to improve responses and support services for adults with an intellectual or cognitive disability who exhibit
severely challenging behaviours
- the Review of the Disability Transport Standards.
In the promotion of human rights and anti-discrimination laws, the Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner have
spoken at numerous conferences and forums throughout the year including the:
- Conference of Association of Heads of Australian Universities Colleges and Halls
- Queensland Police Service Harassment - Don't Cop It conference
- 2020 Summit held during Pride week
- Real Estate Institute of Queensland, Brisbane forum for rental market and property managers
- University of Sunshine Coast Racisms in the New World Order conference
The Commission continues to work both proactively and reactively with government and the private sector in Queensland
to prevent discrimination and to protect human rights.
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