What is impairment discrimination?
Disability (or impairment) discrimination is simply treating someone unfairly or badly because of their impairment. Sometimes, this unfair treatment can be against the law. The law covering this in Queensland is the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, which promotes fairness for everyone by protecting them against discrimination, sexual harassment and vilification in some parts of their lives. This law takes a very broad view of what impairment means. So, you are covered, for example, if you have a sight, speech or hearing condition, suffer from depression, have lost a limb or need an aid to help you. You are also covered if, for example, you have diabetes, a learning disability or any other condition. The Act protects you whether you were born with the impairment, whether it developed later or if someone assumes you have it.
