Abstract
The Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) is the first dedicated human rights statute enacted in Queensland and only the third law of this type in Australia. Its passage was the culmination of a sustained, grassroots campaign spanning five years. The success of this campaign can be explained through an understanding of the existing socio-political climate and resulting opportunities, and the strength of community activism, engagement and systemic advocacy.
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