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14 December 2012Book page
Section 6 The potential benefit of federal laws protecting from discrimination and harassment on the basis of sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity - Addressing sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity discrimination: Consultation Re
The consultation invited comments on the potential benefit of federal laws protecting people from discrimination and harassment. Overwhelmingly, participants argued that introducing such protections would result in significant benefits for the Australian community as a whole. A small number of participants argued that there would be no benefit from these protections. -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-10-08
The complainant was a student at the respondent university and worked as a life guard at an aquatic centre operated by the university. She alleged a colleague sexually harassed her, including by touching parts of her body, kissing her cheeks, slapping her on the bottom and telling her she was “hot” and “pretty”. She said she made a complaint to the university about the alleged conduct and… -
Age Discrimination
28 March 2024News story
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Find out about the Age Discrimination Commissioner, Robert Fitzgerald AM’s immediate and long-term priorities to eliminate ageism and age discrimination. -
17 September 2024Conciliation register
2023-08-08
The complainant (C) is a national LGBTIQ+ organisation whose purpose is to improve the wellbeing and circumstances of LGBTIQ+ people in Australia and their families and children. C alleged that the first respondent statutory officeholder decided not to recommend that topics relating to gender identity, innate variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation be included in the 2021… -
Sex Discrimination
7 March 2025WebpageWhere to seek help if you've experienced workplace sexual harassment
Find out what options are available to you to seek help if you have experienced workplace sexual harassment depending on your individual circumstances. -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-10-03
The complainant has a neurological disability affecting her sleep and occasional caring responsibilities for a family member. She was placed at the respondent government agency by the respondent consulting firm. She claimed the agency originally offered to allow her to work from home as needed to accommodate her disability and to work interstate when required by her family responsibilities… -
8 May 2025Conciliation register
2024-11-09
The complainant alleged a verbal offer of employment in a senior human resources role with the respondent company was withdrawn once she disclosed she was pregnant. The company denied making an offer of employment to the complainant. The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the company pay the complainant $10,000. -
6 February 2025Conciliation register
2024-03-08
The complainant worked for the respondent hospitality venue. She alleged her manager sexually harassed her and harassed her on the ground of her sex, including by calling her a 'moody bitch', 'stupid slut' and 'whore', pulling up her skirt and slapping her on the bottom, touching her breasts, asking her to go home with him, physically assaulting her and throwing objects at her. The…
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