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1 October 2020Conciliation register
2019-02-15
The complainant was employed as a chef at the respondent restaurant. She alleged that her acting supervisor sexually harassed her by touching her on the back and shoulders, asking her on dates, telling her ‘you need to build some ass’ and telling her that she looked like a MILF when she wore dark lipstick. The complainant alleged that, after she told management about the conduct and her intention ... -
Sex Discrimination9 February 2023News story
Parliament's improved workplace culture is an example for others
After years of headlines about the toxic workplace culture at Federal Parliament, codes of conduct will for the first time apply to all parliamentarians and staffers. -
Disability Rights3 December 2020Opinion piece
Being acknowledged is the first step to being included
When I started my career as a young lawyer, I made a decision to tell people upfront that I used a wheelchair. On the occasions when I didn't, people often didn’t realise that I was the lawyer who they had spoken to on the phone. They would assume I was attending a meeting for work experience, or address their questions to my colleague instead of me. This continued even as my career progressed ... -
Sex Discrimination19 March 2020Speech
Leaving no one behind
Leaving no one behind: delivering justice for all survivors of sexual harassment UN Women High Level Virtual event (Live Webinar) March 19, 2020 Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner “Thank you … for giving many of us a voice during this inquiry, and I hope that those of us who have spoken out can find comfort in knowing that no matter how small or large your contribution ... this inquiry ... -
Disability Rights30 April 2024Webpage
Disability and employment in Australia
Learn the facts about education, employment and disability discrimination in Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Appendix one: A statistical overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia
This collection of statistics has been chosen for their relevance in highlighting the key characteristics of the Indigenous population. It focuses on key areas such as health, education, employment, housing, and contact with criminal justice and welfare systems. Where possible, the data is presented in a way that identifies absolute and relative change in the situation of Indigenous peoples over the past five and ten years, and provides some international comparisons. -
Age Discrimination2 May 2023Media Release
Ageism keeping older people out of the workforce
Ageism is blocking older people from the workforce, findings from a survey of HR professionals about attitudes to older workers show. A partnership between the Australian HR Institute and the Australian Human Rights Commission, the 2023 Employing and Retaining Older Workers Survey found one in six organisations will not consider hiring people aged 65 and above while only a quarter are open to ... -
Disability Rights30 April 2024Webpage
‘Meet the Experts’ Video Campaign
Watch these videos exploring and celebrating the skills, knowledge and experience Australians with disability bring to their workplaces. -
1 February 2024Conciliation register
2022-10-06
The complainant has an acquired brain injury and was employed as a service officer in a government agency. The complainant said he advised the agency of his disability when he applied for the role and requested reasonable adjustments to accommodate his disability, particularly extra time to process information. He alleged the agency took over four months to provide him with adjustments and then ... -
Disability Rights30 April 2024Webpage
Economic and Business Benefits of Employing People with Disability
Learn about the benefits of employing people with disability for businesses, organisations and the economy. -
Business and Human Rights15 April 2021News story
New guidance for Vietnam’s apparel and footwear industry
The Australian Human Rights Commission has today released new human rights guidance, in partnership with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), for the apparel and footwear industry in Vietnam. Read: Responsible business conduct and the apparel and footwear industry: Guidance for companies in Vietnam 2021 The purpose of this Guidance is to support business in understanding some of ... -
10 February 2021Conciliation register
2020-01-07
The complainant has a hearing impairment and worked as a nurse with the respondent health service. She advised she experienced significant hearing loss and asked to be moved to a less noisy environment. She alleged the health service told her she would be required to take leave without pay until her situation improved. On being advised of the complaint the health service indicated a willingness to ... -
11 February 2021Conciliation register
2020-01-11
The complainant was employed as a team leader with the respondent debt solutions business. She said that she took maternity leave and sought to return to work part time. The complainant alleged the company required her to work fulltime in the team leader role or to accept a role with less responsibility and lower pay. The complainant said she felt she had no option but to resign. On being advised ... -
21 January 2020Conciliation register
2018-05-13
The complainant worked for the respondent not-for-profit fitness and sporting organisation. He alleged a male colleague sexually harassed him by making inappropriate comments, rubbing his groin against the complainant's leg while saying ‘I'm humping you’, making sexual comments and unwanted physical contact such as hugs. The organisation denied the allegations but agreed to participate in ... -
8 April 2022Conciliation register
2020-08-07
The complainant was employed as a sales representative with the respondent telecommunications company. She alleged the CEO made inappropriate comments of a sexual nature, including about her clothes, her sex-life and menopause. She alleged the CEO’s conduct contributed to a sexually hostile working environment. The respondents denied the allegations but agreed to participate in a conciliation ... -
Disability Rights20 September 2022Speech
Disability Discrimination Commissioner's Speech at the 2022 Jobs and Skills Summit
The participation rate for people with disability is and has remained at 53% for 28 years. The participation rate for people without disability is 83%. -
Disability Rights2 May 2024Webpage
Preparing for an interview
Tips on researching organisations you’re applying to, preparing for interview questions and answers and logistics like requesting reasonable adjustments to be made. -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-01-05
The complainant was employed on a casual basis as a store assistant at the respondent grocery store. She alleged the store owner sexually harassed her, including by making her take a tablet without telling her what it was, asking her about her sex life, telling her about his sex life, hugging her and kissing her on the cheek. She said she resigned because of this conduct. On being advised of the ... -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-04-01
The complainant was employed as a construction supervisor with the respondent construction company and has depression arising from a work-related injury. He alleged the company did not accommodate his disability and ultimately made his position redundant. He also alleged a manager referred to his time off work due to his disability as “a holiday” at a supervisors’ meeting. The company claimed the ...
The benefits of employing people with disability
The benefits of employing people with disabilityLearn about the business and economic advantages of employing people with disability as well as those for society and individuals.
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