In a significant stride towards fostering inclusivity and safeguarding human rights, Queensland has now implemented new amendments to its Anti-Discrimination Act that will help protect the LGBTQIA+ community. Effective as of April 29, these reforms not only bolster penalties for hate crimes but also extend crucial protections to marginalised communities, marking a profound shift towards equality under the law. A primary focus of the Anti-Discrimination amendments lies in the imposition of harsher penalties and longer jail times for crimes committed on the basis of hatred towards an individual’s sexuality, gender identity, sex characteristics, race, or religion.