The Tribunal
The Tribunal hears and decides
complaints of alleged breaches of the Anti-Discrimination
Act 1991 which have been
referred to it by the Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland.
These include complaints of alleged discrimination, sexual harassment,
victimisation, and race, religious, sexuality, and gender identity
vilification.
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The Tribunal can only hear and decide complaints that have
been referred to it by the Anti-Discrimination Commission.
Complaints that the Anti-Discrimination
Act has been breached need to be made first of all
to the Anti-Discrimination Commission.
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The Tribunal is separate
from the Anti- Discrimination Commission. The Tribunal
process is more formal and different to the Commission process,
but it is less formal than a court process.
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The Tribunal is similar to a Court but its proceedings are
less formal.
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The Members of the Tribunal
are experienced barristers and solicitors who are part-time
Tribunal Members.
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