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Paid maternity leave is to be provided to women at the time of the birth of a child. The exceptions to this, where payment can be made to a woman's partner, will include: where the mother has died; where the mother is not medically able to care for the child (based on a doctor's opinion); or when the child has bee adopted. (Recommendation 2)

THE ROLE THAT ABORIGINAL customary law has, or should have, in the criminal codes and sentencing acts of the Commonwealth, states and territories has been the subject of detailed consideration for some time.1

The Disability Discrimination Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against people with disabilities in employment, including recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, and dismissal or termination.

Pursuant to s 31(b)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), I attach a report of my inquiry into a complaint of discrimination in employment by Mr William Mayne against the Commonwealth of Australia, Australian Defence Force - Royal Australian Air Force. I have found that the act complained of constitutes discrimination in employment on the basis of age.

The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is generally understood to mean that corporations have a degree of responsibility not only for the economic consequences of their activities, but also for the social and environmental implications. This is sometimes referred to as a ‘triple bottom line’ approach that considers the economic, social and environmental aspects of corporate activity.

A AAT Administrative Appeals Tribunal ACARA The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority is the independent authority responsible for the development of a national curriculum, a national assessment program and a national data collection and reporting program. ACCI Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry ACHRA Australian Council of Human Rights Authorities ACT Australian ...

Glossary A ADA Age Discrimination Act 2004 AHRCA Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 APF Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions – A member-based organisation that supports the establishment and strengthening of independent human rights institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. APS Australian Public Service ASTRA Australian Subscription Television Association ASX Australian ...