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Disability Rights
5 May 2025WebpageChapter 1: Legal and human rights obligations
Contents What is the Disability Discrimination Act? Reasonable adjustments The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities What is good practice? Universal design Keeping up with fast-changing technology What is the Disability Discrimination Act? Anti-discrimination laws in all Australian federal, state and territory jurisdictions prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability… -
Disability Rights
5 May 2025Webpage
Chapter 2 | How to provide equal access to digital goods and services
This chapter highlights the digital accessibility business case and importance of including it in a risk register, alongside privacy and security considerations -
Disability Rights
5 May 2025Webpage
Chapter 3 | Standards and Guidelines on digital accessibility
Contents Introduction W3C Standards Australian Standards Australian Government standards State Government requirements Industry requirements Additional Guidance Introduction This Chapter includes brief summaries of technical standards and guidance mentioned in the Guidelines. As explained in the Guidelines, the Disability Discrimination Act requires that providers of goods and services do… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
30 April 2025News story
Explainer: Commonwealth v Yunupingu and compensation for native title
On 12 March 2025, the High Court handed down judgment in the case of Commonwealth v Yunupingu. -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-10-10
The complainant alleged a colleague at the café where she worked sexually harassed her, including by asking her about her sex life, making comments of sexual nature about female customers, touching her breasts and lower back while passing by and exhibiting his arm and abdominal muscles. She claimed she complained about the alleged conduct and helped a colleague complaint about similar… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-10-09
The complainant worked as a security supervisor with the respondent hotel. She alleged that from the commencement of her employment, the security director sexually harassed her, including by making comments and sending her messages indicating he had feelings for her, showing up at her home unannounced, and buying her flowers. The complainant said she shared an office with the security… -
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… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-10-07
The complainant alleged race discrimination and racial hatred in his employment at the respondent university. He alleged that he was removed from certain work allocations and overlooked for promotion because of his race. He also claimed he was subjected to racially offensive feedback and drawings within the workplace. The respondent agreed to participate in conciliation to try and resolve… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-10-06
The complainant’s daughter is Jewish and attended the respondent public high school. The complainant alleged the school failed to respond appropriately to anti-semitic behaviour towards her daughter. The school said that it implemented significant reforms in relation to the way it sought to prevent and respond to any instances of anti-semitic bullying including investigating the incidents -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-10-05
The complainants are Chinese and attended the respondent store, where they were comparing the prices of products on sale to prices of the same products in China. They alleged the store’s owner told them she did not like Chinese people and told them to leave. On being notified of the complaint, the store’s owner apologised to the complainants for the incident. The complainants considered… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-10-04
The complainant alleged the respondent withdrew an offer of employment following a medical assessment because the complainant has a psychosocial disability. The respondent claimed it withdrew the offer of employment because of inconsistencies between the complainant’s employment history as set out in their application and as disclosed during the medical assessment. The respondent also noted… -
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… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-10-02
The complainant alleged the respondent insurer denied her application for income protection insurance because she has a history of psychosocial disability. She claimed the insurer did not properly take into account the fact that she has managed her disability while working. The insurer denied discriminating against the complainant but indicated a willingness to participate in conciliation to… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-10-01
The complainant advises she has Autism Spectrum Disorder and a sensory processing disorder and was a patient at the respondent medical centre. She claimed she felt overwhelmed by the sensory environment at the centre and requested that the music be turned off. She claimed her request was denied and she was required to explain her disability in front of other clients. On being advised of the … -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-05-06
The complainant was 63 years of age and underwent surgery for carpel tunnel syndrome. She said she provided the respondent government agency with medical certificates deeming her fit to return to work in a limited capacity and alleged the agency informed her no suitable duties were available and she should remain home until further notice. The complainant alleged a younger male who underwent… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-05-05
The complainant’s four-year-old son has Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. When in the respondent’s store, the complainant’s son was “stimming” (repetitive movements of the body or objects) to manage his anxiety. The complainant alleged a staff member told her son in front of other customers to calm down and be quiet. The store claimed the staff member… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-05-04
The complainant has an assistance dog that helps alleviates the impact of a post-traumatic stress disorder and attended the respondent public hospital for a multi-day stay in relation to her mental health. She alleged that staff would not measure her blood pressure or pulse or conduct blood tests while her assistance dog was inside her room. She also alleged that the hospital did not permit… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-05-03
The complainant’s seven year old son has bilateral profound hearing loss and communicates in Auslan. She alleged that the respondent childcare provider refused to enrol her son in a holiday program because of his disability, despite her offer to cover the cost of an Auslan interpreter to aid communication. The childcare provider claimed that its staff were not experienced in working with… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-05-02
The complainant has an assistance animal and alleged the respondent holiday park proposed to charge her an additional fee to book a cabin because she was accompanied by a “pet” or “dog”. The complainant did not proceed with the booking. On being informed of the complaint, the holiday park indicated a willingness to participate in conciliation to try to resolve the complaint. The complaint… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-05-01
The complainant alleged the respondent retailer terminated her employment, citing she was sick too often and missed too many shifts. The complainant said she explained she has anxiety and tried to give as much notice as possible on days she felt unable to work. The retailer claimed the complainant’s employment was terminated due to absenteeism and unreliability. The complaint was resolved…