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Learn about sex discrimination laws in relation to sexual orientation and employment, education, accommodation and accessing or using services.

The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (the SDA) makes it against the law to treat you unfairly because of your: sex; gender identity; intersex status; sexual orientation; marital or relationship status (including same-sex de facto couples); family responsibilities; because you are pregnant or might become pregnant; because you are breastfeeding.

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 …

Learn about discrimination in the workplace, what your rights are, and what happens after you make a complaint to the Commission.

Learn about sex discrimination laws in relation to intersex status and employment, education, accommodation and accessing or using services.

Learn everything you need to know about making a complaint regarding sex discrimination and harassment to the Australian Human Rights Commission.