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| Region | Queensland |
| Issue | Hate crime protections |
| Status | Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| Start Date | Apr 29, 2024 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2024, the Criminal Code (Serious Vilification and Hate Crimes) and Other Legislation Amendment Act of 2023 took effect in Queensland, which criminalised crimes against LGBTIQ+ people on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. |
| Sources | https://www.qhrc.qld.gov.au/about-us/news/stronger-hate-crime-laws https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/whole/html/asmade/act-2023-026 |
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| Status | Sexual orientation and gender identity |
| Start Date | Apr 29, 2024 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2024, the Criminal Code (Serious Vilification and Hate Crimes) and Other Legislation Amendment Act of 2023 took effect in Queensland, which criminalised crimes against LGBTIQ+ people on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. |
| Sources | https://www.qhrc.qld.gov.au/about-us/news/stronger-hate-crime-laws https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/whole/html/asmade/act-2023-026 |