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In forceTaking part in public life
Part 2Human rights in Queensland
Division 2Civil and political rights
23 Taking part in public life
(1)
Every person in Queensland has the right, and is to have the opportunity, without discrimination to participate in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives.
(2)
Every eligible person has the right, and is to have the opportunity, without discrimination—
(a)
to vote and be elected at periodic State and local government elections that guarantee the free expression of the will of the electors; and
(b)
to have access, on general terms of equality, to the public service and to public office.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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