ADCQ Annual Report 2004–05
Report from the regions — Central Queensland
Community relations
One
of the highlights of the year was a visit from the Commissioner,
Susan Booth, who used the opportunity to speak about issues
which had particular significance not only for the region, but
for the state. These issues included move-on powers, the inclusion
of recognition of Indigenous people in the state constitution,
and other race related issues. Staff also attended and participated
in numerous meetings and functions during the year. These included
NAIDOC week activities, Sorry Day commemorations and Harmony
Day celebrations.
Training and education
Twenty nine training sessions were delivered during the year, mainly within the mining
sector. $13,607 was generated in fees.
Complaint handling
As mentioned in the overview, complaint numbers were up significantly
this year. In 2004-05, 160 grounds of complaint were accepted
compared with 66 last year. This represents a significant increase
in the complaint workload. While some of the main grounds of
complaint were consistent with those of last year, there were
significant increases in numbers of complaints on the basis
of age and family responsibilities. Work was again the main area of complaint.
Central Queensland — Main grounds of accepted complaints
Table of grounds of accepted complaints Central Queensland
| |
2004-05 |
% |
2003-04 |
% |
| Impairment |
33 |
20.6 |
20 |
30.3 |
| Sex |
20 |
12.5 |
7 |
10.6 |
| Sexual harassment |
20 |
12.5 |
10 |
15.2 |
| Victimisation |
14 |
8.7 |
7 |
10.6 |
| Race |
13 |
8.1 |
5 |
7.6 |
| Age |
12 |
7.5 |
2 |
3.0 |
| Family responsibilities |
12 |
7.5 |
1 |
1.5 |
160 grounds accepted in 2004-05
66 grounds accepted in 2003-04 |
Northern Queensland
Far North
Queensland
Report from
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Table of
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