It has taken 60 years, but human rights will finally be enshrined in law in Queensland.

Queenslanders will have protections for 23 human rights, such as freedom of expression, religion and privacy, and a right to education and health, after the Human Rights Bill passed on Wednesday afternoon.

Australia does not have a national bill of rights like the US, but Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory have introduced human rights laws.

Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath says the legislation will "put human rights at the centre of public sector decision-making". Credit:Darren England/AAP

Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath said the bill would make public entities, such as government departments, police, state schools and councils, act in a way that was compatible with human rights.