BB v State of Queensland & Ors [2020] QCAT 496

Title: BB v State of Queensland & Ors [2020] QCAT 496
Date: December 17, 2020
Court or Tribunal: Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Decision Maker: Member Hughes
HRA Sections: 15; 19; 36
Rights Considered: Right to recognition and equality before the law; Right to education
Other Legislation: Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld); Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth); Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld); Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009 (Qld)
Keywords: Discrimination; Education
Summary: There was no substantial discussion of human rights in this case. The Tribunal held that the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) did not apply in this case as the legislation commenced after the relevant events took place: at [52]. The Tribunal observed that the evidence did not reach the threshold to make a finding of a contravention of human rights.
Visit the judgement: https://archive.sclqld.org.au/qjudgment/2020/QCAT20-496.pdf