If someone wants to make a human rights complaint, the first step is to complain directly to the government agency that made the decision or provided the service.
Complain to an agency
- Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
- Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs
- Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
- Department of Education
- Department of Employment, Small Business and Training
- Department of Environment and Science
- Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy
- Department of Energy and Public Works
- Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport
- Department of Justice and Attorney-General
- Department of Resources
- Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water
- Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
- Department of Transport and Main Roads
- Public Sector Commission
- Queensland Corrective Services
- Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
- Queensland Health
- Queensland Police Service
- Queensland Treasury
The agency has 45 business days to respond. If they don't respond within 45 days or the person is unsatisfied with the response, they can complain to the Queensland Human Rights Commission (QHRC).