Projects

LGBTI
Marriage equality
The Australian Human Rights Commission considers that the fundamental human rights principle of equality means that civil marriage should be available, without discrimination, to all couples, regardless of sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. Position Paper Marriage equality in a changing...
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Sogi's Story
This is SOGI’s Story, but it’s many others too. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is pervasive across many parts of the world. Addressing this burden of discrimination has been identified as a key issue by the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights...
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SOGII Rights
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Intersex Rights Final report released 10 June 2015. Click here for the report Former Human Rights Commissioner, Tim Wilson, conducted consultations to explore key rights issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in...
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New protection
Laws against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status
LGBTI
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Equality
Do you think you have been discriminated against in employment for reasons relating to your sexuality? See our Complaints page for information on how to make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission.
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Sex Files: the legal recognitionof sex in documents and government records 2009
Sex Files: the legal recognition of sex in documents and government records (2009) In early 2009 the Commission completed a project about the legal recognition of sex in documents and government records. The sex and gender diversity project developed out of consultations with members of sex and...
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