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| Region | Queensland |
| Issue | LGBT discrimination |
| Status | Illegal in some contexts |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 1997 |
| End Date | Mar 30, 2003 |
| Description | In 1997, sexual orientation became a protected characteristic in Queensland from employment discrimination under federal Australian law, despite Queensland not including it in its anti-discrimination act. Gender identity however remained unprotected and there were no other protections from discrimination provided on the basis of sexual orientation. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2004A03679/2006-03-27/text |
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| Status | Illegal in some contexts |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 1997 |
| End Date | Mar 30, 2003 |
| Description | In 1997, sexual orientation became a protected characteristic in Queensland from employment discrimination under federal Australian law, despite Queensland not including it in its anti-discrimination act. Gender identity however remained unprotected and there were no other protections from discrimination provided on the basis of sexual orientation. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2004A03679/2006-03-27/text |