The Human Rights Commission warns the proposed Religious Discrimination Bill will give rights to some at the expense of others. The Commission outlined its fears of potential “undesirable consequences” in its submission to the Attorney-General. Human Rights Commission argues human…
A former deputy mayor has been found guilty of sexuality vilification after a dispute over a rainbow flag. During nasty heated arguments with her neighbour, the woman described the flag "as offensive as the flag of ISIS". The NSW Civil…
A transgender ex-prisoner who claims a Queensland correctional facility required her to "be a man" has lost her discrimination case. Leilani Tafao (pictured) was born male, but identifies as female and lives as a member of the female sex. She…
A bartender slapped on the bum twice by the venue's owner has negotiated a $20,000 settlement. The 28 year-old worker suffered anxiety and depression as a result of the sexual harassment which happened at a popular Brisbane nightclub. The man…
Five high profile news presenters are suing their employer for age and sex discrimination. The women claim management treated them "like second-class citizens" because of their age. The group is taking legal action against news channel New York 1. They…
The boss of the Queensland Human Rights Commission is looking forward to the introduction of the new Human Rights Act. Commissioner Scott McDougall says the Human Rights Act will come into effect in Queensland from next month. At the same…
The Queensland government could be the first to break its own new Human Rights laws. The contraventions involve housing children as young as 10 in adult watch houses. Consequently, lawyers and police are demanding the government take urgent action to…
The Anti-Discrimination Commission of Queensland will become the Queensland Human Rights Commission next month. The move comes as a result of the state government passing the Human Rights Act in February. The ADCQ is taking on a new name and…
Hundreds of Australians have joined Google's worldwide walkout protesting sexual harassment. A former executive who received a $90 million payout after being accused of sexual harassment sparked the protests. Australians join Google's worldwide walkout for half an hour The Aussie…
Queenslanders will be protected by a new Human Rights Act, ensuring freedom of speech, safety, privacy and equality. State parliament introduced the Human Rights Act last week and is expected to be passed early next year. Queenslanders protected by 23…