First Nations Rights in the Queensland Human Rights Act

This factsheet outlines the rights First Nations peoples and communities have under section 28 of the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) (Human Rights Act), and how they can seek to have those rights protected, including the making of complaints against public entities for breaches of the Act and the commencement of an action in court.

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Democratic participation Factsheet Other Promote healthy communities Protect Country and culture Protect human health QLD Report the issue to the regulator

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