Human Right Protections Legislation

Question 1

Human Rights Commission Act (1986)

Answer 1

Investigate and conciliate discrimination and HR complaints. Scrutinise Australia’s performance in meeting international HR commitments. Independent from government (free of bias and can handle sensitive issues)

Question 2

Privacy Act (1988)

Answer 2

Ensures public institutions look after privacy of customers. Weak - does not have a range of application

Question 3

Age Discrimination Act (2004)

Answer 3

Ensures people cannot discriminate/be taken advantage of on the basis of age

Question 4

Disability Discrimination Act (1992)

Answer 4

Protects people with disabilities and ensures equal access to places/funding if they are unable to work. Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.

Question 5

Racial Discrimination Act (1975)

Answer 5

Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, descent, national, or ethnic region.

Question 6

Sex Discrimination Act (1984)

Answer 6

Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, marital or relationship status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, or breastfeeding.

Question 7

Human Rights (Parliament Scrutiny) Act 2011

Answer 7

Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights judges of proposed law meets international conventions. Produce a statement of compatibility, allowing government to edit the bill.

Question 8

Legislative Standards Act (1992)

Answer 8

Provides functions of the Parliamentary Council and OQPC to draft and publish QLD legislation

Question 9

Criminal Code Act (1899)

Answer 9

Provides an integrated and coherent statement of the major offences against the Commonwealth law

Question 10

Youth Justice Act (1992)

Answer 10

Provides a framework for dealing with young people on contract with the youth justice system

Question 11

Guardianship and Administration Act (2000)

Answer 11

Provides laws relating to the appointment of guardians and administrators to manage the personal and financial affairs of adults with impaired capacity

Question 12

Mental health Act (2000)

Answer 12

Provides legislation on the treatmnt and protections of people with mental illnesses

Question 13

Human Rights Act (2019)

Answer 13

Forms part of the adminstative law obligations and overstight mechanisms that hold the government to account. Main objectives: protect and promote human rights