Projects and reports
Inquiries
Read the Respect@Work national inquiry report on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces, with findings and recommendations for systemic change and
Explore the 2019 National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces, examining prevalence, drivers and solutions to address this serious workplace
Read the 2019 independent review of University of New England residential colleges, examining culture, safety, and responses to sexual assault and harassment.
Discover findings on sexual assault and harassment at Australian universities and how institutions respond to protect students and staff from harm.
Sexual harassment prevention training
Identify, prevent, and respond to work-related sexual harassment with practical training on legal obligations and workplace responsibilities.
Learn more about this course
Submissions by the Commission
Explore submissions made by the Human Rights Commission to numerous departments and committees with the goal of promoting and protecting human rights.
Read our submission to CEDAW on Australia's human rights gaps for women and girls, including violence, employment, disability, and legal reform recommendations.
Explore the Commission's submission on how insecure work impacts women's workplace rights, gender equality and safety in Australia and key solutions.
Explore the Commission's analysis of how early superannuation access reforms disproportionately affect women's retirement security and long-term financial
Australia's 2018 submission to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women addressing compliance with CEDAW and gender equality
Commission submission on the Family Law Amendment Bill 2018, focusing on family violence protections and cross-examination safeguards for vulnerable parties in
Access the Commission's submission on the Enhancing Online Safety Act 2015 and Online Content Scheme, addressing online safety and freedom of expression.
Read the Commission's submission on the Online Safety Act, addressing how legislation can better protect all Australians from harm online and cyber-abuse.
Review the Commission's submission to Parliament on paid parental leave reforms, promoting workplace flexibility, gender equality and family support in
Commission submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence.
Guidelines
The Commission provides practical guidance to help individuals, employers, and organisations understand and meet their responsibilities under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth). These guidelines aim to promote safer, fairer and more inclusive environments across Australia.
More guidelines
Browse a range of guidelines covering various topics in one place.
Past consultations and calls for submissions
Guide for Australian workplaces to facilitate conversations on sexual harassment and contribute to the National Inquiry into workplace rights.
Learn how the Commission developed a trauma-informed guide to help people in Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces who experienced bullying and harassment.
Our people
Dr Anna Cody
Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Dr Anna Cody, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, works to advance gender equality and end discrimination through law, advocacy, and education.
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