Current Version
| Region | Queensland |
| Issue | LGBT employment discrimination |
| Status | Sexual orientation only |
| 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 until 2003. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2004A03679/2006-03-27/text https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/2003-03-31/act-1991-085 |
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| Status | Sexual orientation only |
| 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 until 2003. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2004A03679/2006-03-27/text https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/2003-03-31/act-1991-085 |