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The Human Rights Act
The Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) (HRA) came into full effect in January 2020, aiming to protect 23 human rights and ensure public entities act accordingly. It requires human rights considerations in decision-making and legislation. An independent review, due in 2024 and now tabled as of February 2025, assesses its impact compared to Victoria and the ACT. Preliminary findings from the Queensland Human Rights Commission show progress in integrating human rights into policies and staff training. However, challenges remain, especially in fostering a broader human rights culture, with limited resourcing cited as a major constraint on deeper implementation.
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