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Age Discrimination
26 May 2016PublicationQualitative study: Employment discrimination against older Australians
In 2015 the Australian Human Rights Commission engaged EY Sweeney to conduct qualitative research to supplement the 2014 quantitative national prevalence survey. -
Age Discrimination
26 May 2016Publication
Willing to Work: Healthy Ageing Paper (2016)
This paper expands on the evidence presented in the Willing to Work Inquiry regarding the link between health and workforce participation. As a critical factor of ongoing workforce participation it is important to analyse how improvements in health and related workplace practices can facilitate and enhance policies aimed at increasing the workforce participation of older people. -
Age Discrimination
20 May 2016Publication
Euthanasia, human rights and the law
This issues paper explores voluntary euthanasia by looking at the domestic regulatory environment in comparison to relevant international laws. It concludes with a human rights-based analysis of voluntary euthanasia and some commentary on the practice informed by human rights principles. -
Age Discrimination
12 November 2015Project
Elder abuse
Elder abuse can take various forms, including: financial, physical, psychological, emotional and sexual abuse, or neglect. No older person should be subjected to any form of abuse. -
Age Discrimination
12 June 2015Publication
Issues paper: Employment discrimination against older Australians
This Paper is the one of two Issues Papers for the Willing to Work: National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination against Older Australians and Australians with Disability. This paper focuses on issues facing older Australians, while the other focuses on issues facing persons with disability. Each paper recognises the distinct challenges and resulting impacts experienced by older Australians… -
Age Discrimination
22 April 2015Publication
National prevalence survey of age discrimination in the workplace 2015
Download the National Prevalence Survey of Age Discrimination in the Workplace 2015 and learn about how age discrimination is a barrier to entry for employment. -
Age Discrimination
9 April 2015Project
Willing to Work: National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination Against Older Australians and Australians with Disability
National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination against Older Australians and Australians with Disability -
Age Discrimination
2 April 2015Project
Willing to Work: National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination Against Older Australians and Australians with Disability
You can explore a document regarding the National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination against Older Australians and Australians with Disability. -
Age Discrimination
4 September 2014Book page
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Age Discrimination
21 June 2013Book page
Key Findings
This research report: Assesses the prevalence and depth of stereotypes and negative attitudes towards older Australians Provides insight into the impact of these attitudes and the resulting behaviours on older Australians and the general community, including business decision makers Examines the portrayal, and invisibility, of older Australians in the media by all main media platforms… -
Age Discrimination
19 June 2013Project
Fact or fiction? Stereotypes of older Australians
Explore a fact sheet that outlines the discriminatory attitudes and behaviours older people can experience in the workplace and the community.