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Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Publication
Alternative Dispute Resolution in education: case studies in resolving complaints of Disability Discrimination (2002)
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) came into effect in March 1993. The Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against people with a disability in many areas of public life. The purpose of the Act was to 'assist people with disabilities to exercise their rights as Australian citizens'(3) in recognition that 'people with disabilities are entitled to the same rights and same opportunities… -
Complaint Information Service3 February 2023Webpage
Fact Sheet: Respect@Work – Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and the Australian Human Rights Commission Act (December 2022)
On 12 December 2022, the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Cth) (the Act) came into effect. The Act makes important amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (the SDA) and the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) (the AHRCA). These changes were recommended by the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission)… -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Publication
ADR as a tool for social change: a discussion (2008)
Human rights and anti-discrimination law in Australia, as in many countries in the Asia Pacific, provides for complaints about discrimination and violations of human rights to be resolved by conciliation. The use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in this context has been criticised. In particular, it has been claimed that the individualised form of the complaint process, coupled with the… -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Information for people making complaints
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) has three areas of complaints we can investigate and resolve. They are: Claims of unlawful discrimination This includes complaints of discrimination, harassment and bullying based on a person’s: sex, including pregnancy, marital or relationship status (including same-sex de facto couples), breastfeeding, family responsibilities, sexual … -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Complaints under the Age Discrimination Act
Complaints under the Age Discrimination Act Download in PDF Download in Word Table of contents What is the Age Discrimination Act? When can this law be used? What is age discrimination? Exemptions Positive discrimination What can I do if I experience discrimination? What will happen with my complaint? Where can I get more information? What is the Age Discrimination Act? The Age… -
Complaint Information Service29 July 2013Webpage
Complaints under the Sex Discrimination Act: Intersex Status
Learn about sex discrimination laws in relation to intersex status and employment, education, accommodation and accessing or using services. -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Complaints under the Disability Discrimination Act
Learn about the process for complaints under the Disability Discrimination Act. -
Complaint Information Service29 July 2013Webpage
Complaints under the Sex Discrimination Act: Gender Identity
Learn everything you need to know about making a complaint regarding sex discrimination and harassment to the Australian Human Rights Commission. -
Complaint Information Service25 July 2013Webpage
Complaints under the Sex Discrimination Act: Sexual Orientation
Learn about sex discrimination laws in relation to sexual orientation and employment, education, accommodation and accessing or using services. -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Complaints under the Racial Discrimination Act
Complaints under the Racial Discrimination Act Download in PDF Download in Word Table of contents What is the Racial Discrimination Act? When can this law be used? What is racial discrimination? When is offensive behaviour based on race not against the law? What can I do if I experience discrimination or racial hatred? What will happen with my complaint? Where can I get more information?…