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An Overview of the Human Rights Act 2019: The rights you probably didn’t know you have

On February 27, 2019 Queensland Parliament passed the Human Rights Bill 2018.  The Human Rights Bill 2018 introduces the Human Rights Act 2019 (the Act) into Queensland legislation.  Some provisions of the Act are due to operate from 1 July 2019 with the remaining provisions due to operate on 1 January 2020. Queensland is the third state or territory to enact human rights legislation after Victoria and Australian Capital Territory. This monumental occasion affords greater protection for Queenslanders as a whole, but particularly certain disadvantaged Queenslanders who previously did not have access to much needed protection.   23 Fundamental Human Rights The Bill will...

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