Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated ActsBecause—
the Parliament—
• honours the Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Australians, whose lands, winds and waters we all now share, and their ancient and enduring cultures; and
• acknowledges the achievements of our forebears, coming from many backgrounds, and that a bringing together of the cultures of people from many backgrounds forms an integral part of Queensland’s identity; and
• recognises that diversity deepens and enriches our community and provides an invaluable asset for Queensland’s future;
this Act establishes the following Multicultural Queensland Charter—
1 A shared commitment to Queensland and Australia, and a free and democratic society governed by the rule of law, fosters a strong and unified community.
2 The people of Queensland come from many diverse backgrounds and have worked, and continue to work, together to build a prosperous, fair and harmonious Queensland.
3 The people of Queensland should be able to express and celebrate, in a lawful way, their cultural, linguistic and religious diversity.
4 Equal rights and responsibilities under the law and equitable access to the services provided or funded by the Government for all people of Queensland helps build a fair community.
5 A shared commitment, among members of the Queensland community, to mutual respect, fair treatment and valuing the diversity of peoples in the community fosters a caring, safe and inclusive community.
6 The creation of opportunities that encourage the full participation of people from diverse backgrounds in the cultural, economic, political and social life of Queensland helps build a prosperous State.
7 Sustained, respectful and inclusive engagements between all individuals, groups and the Government are a basis for mutual understanding.
8 A unified and harmonious community promotes a sense of belonging among its people and builds community confidence and resilience.