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2009 Media Releases

"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights" - International Human Rights Day 2009 |
International Human Rights Day 2009 (36 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
10 December 2009

Take action - no discrimination against people with HIV |
Take action ... (35 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
30 November 2009

Anti-discrimination Annual Report 2008-09 calls for comprehensive review of the Anti-Discrimination Act |
Anti-discrimination Annual Report 2008-09.. (33 KB). Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
18 November 2009

Anti-Discrimination Commissioner resigns to join QCAT |
Anti-Discrimination Commissioner resigns ...(33 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
16 November 2009

Human Rights Act needed to protect our most vulnerable |
Human Rights Act needed ... (34 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
8 October 2009

Rules the same for schoolies |
Rules the same for schoolies (33 KB)Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
1 October 2009

Mothers' right to breastfeed entrenched in law | Mothers' right to breastfeed (33 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
2 September 2009

Anti-discrimination package to assist A&TSI peoples 'track their rights' launched at NAIDOC opening | Tracking Your Rights launch (34 KB)Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
6 July 2009

Brisbane bosses warned to beware of bias in employment | Brisbane bosses warned ...(33 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
19 June 2009

From self-respect comes dignity and from dignity comes hope | From self-respect comes dignity... (30 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
5 June 2009

Meet Tom Calma and Commissioner Susan Booth prior to Mabo Oration 2009 commencing | Meet Tom Calma and Commissioner Susan Booth (33 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
5 June 2009

Mabo's warrior-like leadership still needed 17 years on from landmark case | Mabo's warrior-like leadership still needed (27 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo. Joint media release from the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Anti Discrimination Commission Queensland
2 June 2009

Rights of people with guide dogs protected in Queensland | Rights of people with guide dogs (25 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
19 May 2009

Anti-Discrimination Commissioner speaks out in support of International Day Against Homophobia | International Day Against Homophobia (25 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
15 May 2009

Social Justice Commissioner to deliver Mabo Oration 2009 | Social Justice Commissioner to deliver Mabo Oration 2009 (35 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
6 May 2009

Breastfeeding is 'common sense' in Queensland | Breastfeeding is 'common sense' (33 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
16 April 2009


2008 Media Releases

ACHRA welcomes human rights consultation
10 December 2008

Ordinary people, extraordinary lives: the Living Books event for International Human Rights Day 2008
2 December 2008

Gold Coast theme park and disability discrimination
24 October 2008

ADCQ calls for consultation on Prisons Bill
8 May 2008


2007 Media Releases

Change and Opportunity - Human Rights Day 2007
7 December 2007

World AIDS Day 2007
1 December 2007

Prisoners' rights to make discrimination complaints
9 October 2007

Muslim backlash may breach Queensland laws
19 July 2007

Anti Discrimination Commissioner reminds employers to keep the workplace free of discrimination
4 May 2007

Discrimination laws protecting prisoners should stay
12 February 2007


2006 Media Releases

Anti-Discrimination Commissioner challenges government to close ‘men only’ club loop-hole
20 December 2006

Taking your Christmas celebrations too far may result in more than hang-over
11 December 2006

World AIDS Day 2006
30 November 2006

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Articles

'Anti-Discrimination Laws : are they working in the public sector?' | 'Anti-Discrimination Laws' (574 KB) print friendly version Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
published in The Public Interest : newsletter of the Institute of Public Administration Australia - Queensland, June 2006.

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Submissions and Responses

Submission to the Queensland Parliament's Legal Affairs, Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services Committe concerning the Civil Partnerships Bill (Qld)
4 November 2011

Submission to the Sentencing Advisory Council on Standard Non-Parole Periods
July 2011

Submission to the Queensland government's draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice Strategy 2011-2014
31 May 2011

Submission to the Queensland Parliament's Scrutiny of Legislation Committee concerning clause 10 of the Weapons Amendment Bill 2011(Qld)
18 May 2011

Submission to the federal Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations review of the effectiveness of the Disability Standards for Education 2005.
15 April 2011

Submission to the Queensland Parliament's Scrutiny of Legislation Committee's review of the meaning of 'fundamental legislative principles'.
April2011

Submission to Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry
29 March 2011

Submission to the Queensland Parliament's Scrutiny of Legislation Committee on Review of Part 8 of the Statutory Instruments Act: Forms authorised by legislation
10 December 2010

Submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission on federal protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity
26 November 2010

Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs Inquiry into the provisions of the federal Sex and Age Discrimination Legislation Amendment Bill 2010
27 October 2010

Submission on the Forensic Disability Bill 2010 - Issues paper | Forensic Disability Bill 2010 - Issues paper submission (107 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
October 2010

Submission to the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian on Seventeen year olds in Queensland's adult prisons
7 September 2010

Submission in response to discussion paper: Review of Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 | Submission on Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (69 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
17 May 2010

Charter of Rights Submission to the National Human Rights Consultation Committee | Charter of Rights Submission (212 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
15 June 2009

Draft Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards (736 KB)word document in rtf format.: ADCQ Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee On Legal And Constitutional Affairs Inquiry into the Draft Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards
Draft Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards (71 KB)Adobe Acrobat pdf logo.
13 March 2009

Effectiveness of the Commonwealth Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (455 KB) word document in rtf format.| Effectiveness of the SDA (80 KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo. print friendly version - ADCQ Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs' Inquiry into the Effectiveness of the Commonwealth Sex Discrimination Act 1984 in eliminating discrimination and promoting gender equality.
1 August 2008

Pay Equity Submission (212 KB)word document in rtf  format. | Pay Equity Submission (82 KB)Adobe Acrobat pdf logo. print friendly version - Submission to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission for consideration in its Pay Equity Inquiry
June 2007

Same-sex relationships (116 KB) word document in rtf format. | Same-sex relationships (58 KB) print friendly versionAdobe Acrobat pdf logo. Submission to the National Inquiry into Discrimination against People in Same-Sex Relationships: Financial and Work-Related Entitlements and Benefits
June 2006

Notified areas submission (603 KB)word document in rtf format. - ADCQ Submission to Brisbane City Council regarding its Application for Declarations of notified areas at Kurilpa Point, King George Square and New Farm Park
October 2005

Hands on Parliament (42 KB) word document in rtf format. - ADCQ response to the Legal Constitutional and Administrative Review Committee Report no 42
28th May 2004

Disability Discrimination Act 1992(87 KB)word document in rtf format. - ADCQ submission to the Productivity Commission
22nd May 2003.

Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Bill 2003word document in rtf format. (74 KB) - ADCQ submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee
30th April 2003.

Genetic Information Inquiry word document in rtf format. (222 KB) - ADCQ submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission Inquiry into the use of human genetic information
November 2002.

 

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