Human rights will soon be enshrined in Queensland law, with a bill to be introduced into Parliament this week.

The Queensland act was expected to be modelled on the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act, introduced in 2006.

Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath is due to introduce a human rights bill into the Queensland Parliament this week. Credit:AAP Image/ Dan Peled

That includes a right to life, protection from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, freedom from forced work, freedom of movement, privacy and reputation, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly and freedom of association.

Human Rights Act for Queensland campaign co-ordinator Aimee McVeigh said it was a historic moment for the state.