Queensland (QLD)
Queensland Government
The Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games, opens in a new tab provides a range of programs and activities that encourage people to get involved in sport and active recreation.
- New legislation for gender identity and sex characteristics in Queensland sport, opens in a new tab, (23 Aug 2024). A recent amendment to the definition of 'gender identity' in the Anti Discrimination Act means sporting organisations can’t restrict individuals with variations in sex characteristics from participating in Queensland competitions.
- Under the amended Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, the definition of 'gender identity' now recognises a person's internal and individual experience of gender, regardless of whether it aligns with the sex assigned at birth.
- A new protected attribute, 'sex characteristics,' has also been introduced, offering specific protections for people with variations in sex characteristics, commonly referred to as intersex individuals.
- Restricting participation of transgender and gender-diverse athletes based on reasonable considerations of strength, stamina, or physique remains unchanged under the Act. Sporting organisations are still permitted to enforce such restrictions if they are deemed reasonable for the specific activity.
- For further information, visit Keeping Sport and Recreation Safe, opens in a new tab.
Queensland Human Rights Commission
Building Belonging: Our review of Queensland's Anti-Discrimination Act, opens in a new tab, (2022). In May 2021, the Attorney-General asked the Queensland Human Rights Commission to undertake a review of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. This review was the first holistic consideration of the Act since its introduction 30 years ago, and provided a valuable opportunity to make sure our law is keeping up to date with the changing needs of our society. The final report was handed to the Attorney-General on 29 July 2022 and tabled in parliament on 1 September 2022.
- Chapter 8: Coverage of the Act includes discussion and recommendations specifically relating to sport. (pp.360-367)
Griffith University
Griffith Sport, opens in a new tab is committed to providing an inclusive environment in all our facilities, programs and events for a Diversity of Gender, Bodies and Sexualities. We have our Griffith Sports pride strategy that drives our actions, and are a member of Pride in Sport, annually participating in index benchmarking.
