The start of the new decade is also the start of a new era for human rights in Queensland, with the Human Rights Act taking effect from January first 2020. Human Rights lawyer, president of the LGBTI legal service and Griffith University graduate and lecturer Matilda Alexander brought in the new decade by speaking on a panel at the Woodford Folk Festival, about the significance of this legislative change. She says it’s the culmination of a huge grass roots campaign, to ensure the right of all citizens are respected and protected. On this episode of Griffith University's Remarkable Tales podcast, Matilda tells about the impact of this new legislation, urging each of us to find out how the Human Rights Act will affect us individually, and as a community.