Case 1: Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander significant dates and events at schools

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The Queensland Department of Education has incorporated human rights considerations into their internal complaints process. In one case, the Department received a complaint that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander significant dates and events were not being celebrated at a school. The school communicated with the person who complained and provided information about the learning resources that were shared with all staff to enhance and continue discussions with classes for National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week.

Source: The First Annual Report on the Operation of Queensland’s Human Rights Act 2019-20, p. 109.