The RTA has obligations under the Human Rights Act 2019, to act and make decisions compatibly with human rights, and to give human rights proper consideration when making decisions. There are 26 human rights:
- Recognition and equality before the law
- Right to life.
- Protection from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
- Freedom from forced work
- Freedom of movement
- Freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief
- Freedom of expression
- Peaceful assembly and freedom of association
- Taking part in public life
- Property rights
- Privacy and reputation
- Protection of families and children
- Cultural rights – generally
- Cultural rights – Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Right to liberty and security of person
- Humane treatment when deprived of liberty
- Fair hearing
- Rights in criminal proceedings
- Children in the criminal process
- Right not to be tried or punished more than once
- Retrospective criminal laws
- Right to education
- Right to health services
- Discrimination
- Balancing rights
- Making a complaint
Further information regarding human rights can be found at the Queensland Human Rights Commission website.
You can submit a complaint if you believe your human rights have been limited by the RTA.