Cultural Rights under the Queensland Human Rights Act
This factsheet explains how the Human Rights Act 2019 protects human rights in Queensland, including the cultural rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Summary
Key takeaways
The Queensland Human Rights Act recognises and seeks to protect 23 human rights. The Human Rights Act requires ‘public entities’ to act and make decisions in ways which are compatible with these human rights. If they fail to do so, they may be acting unlawfully.
Key actions
If you think that a public entity has made a decision or acted in a way that limits or failed to consider your human rights, then you may be able to protect your rights by making a human rights complaint to the Queensland Human Rights Commission. You can make a complaint online here.
