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Sex Discrimination
28 May 2024Opinion pieceWhen it comes to domestic violence, the response cannot be one-size-fits-all
In the past weeks, we have seen tens of thousands of Australians united in a single message: no more violence against women. From the time emergency National Cabinet was called to the time they met; three more women had been killed. We have an epidemic of gendered violence in this country, and we must - and can - do better. On Wednesday, the federal government announced a commitment of $925 … -
Sex Discrimination
23 March 2022News story
Media statement: Release of 2021 National Student Safety Survey Report
A statement from Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins: Sexual harassment and sexual assault remain far too prevalent in the Australian community. Women, young people and intersectional groups face unacceptably higher risk of this conduct at home, at work, online and in education, including in universities. The Australian university sector took a leadership position when it came… -
Sex Discrimination
25 June 2025Media Release
New report calls for stronger measures to combat sexual harassment
The Australian Human Rights Commission has released a landmark report revealing the systemic barriers faced by people who experience workplace sexual harassment—and outlining urgent reforms needed to drive lasting, meaningful change. -
Sex Discrimination
9 July 2025News story
Sex Discrimination Act’s positive duty - making workplaces safer
The Australian Human Rights Commission is taking action to make Australian workplaces safer for everyone. We have started formal inquiries, developed proactive compliance strategies, and worked with organisations and businesses to meet their legal obligations to prevent and respond to work-related sexual harassment, sexist behaviour, sex discrimination and related victimisation. -
Sex Discrimination
15 March 2024Speech
Women’s Legal Services Launch of Publications
Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM Good evening. My name is Rosalind Croucher and I am the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission. I would like to pay my respects to the Gadigal people of the Eora nation whose lands we are meeting on today and on whose lands our offices of the Australian Human Rights Commission reside as well. I’d like to acknowledge their elders past and… -
Sex Discrimination
24 June 2025Webpage
For advocates
The resources for advocates and changemakers will help them campaign to end workplace sexual harassment and make workplaces in Australia safer. You can also find the Speaking from Experience: what needs to change to address workplace sexual harassment report and community guide here. -
Sex Discrimination
23 May 2025Media Release
Australian Human Rights Commission to take action to address gender pay gap
New data from Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) shows the Australian Human Rights Commission has a 13.5% median gender pay gap, despite women making up 85% of Commission staff. “Gender inequality is widespread in Australia. The Commission’s results underscore the work we must do to address gender inequality within our organisation,” said President of the Australian Human Rights… -
Sex Discrimination
30 January 2025Media Release
Sex Discrimination Commissioner raises concerns on Queensland’s pause on hormone therapies
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody has voiced concerns about the suspension of hormone therapies for minors in Queensland pending an independent review -
Sex Discrimination
8 November 2019Speech
Invisible women in sport
Kate Jenkins Australian Institute of Sport Conference 6 November 2019 Thank you very much for joining me here today. I will start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal people, and pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. Every time I make that acknowledgement, I make it genuinely and from the heart. I'm really proud to live in a… -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Chapter 14
back to Contents Chapter 14. Aged Care Download Chapter 14: [ PDF] [ Word ] 14.1 What is this chapter about? 14.2 Do same-sex couples pay more for aged care? 14.3 What other issues face ageing same-sex couples? 14.4 Does aged care legislation breach human rights? 14.5 How should aged care legislation be amended to avoid future breaches? 14.1 What is this chapter about? This chapter examines … -
Sex Discrimination
26 May 2025Webpage
Workplace Sexual Harassment Resources
Resources for workers, employers and advocates on workplace sexual harassment—what works, what doesn’t, and how to make workplaces safer.