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Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Book pageStories of discrimination
In 2006, the Commission conducted a National Inquiry into discrimination against people in same-sex relationships regarding access to financial and work-related entitlements and benefits. The inquiry is known as the Same-Sex: Same Entitlements Inquiry (the Inquiry). -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Speech
Effective access to services: What does it mean for sexual assault?
Effective access to services: What does it mean for sexual assault? Elizabeth Broderick Sex Discrimination CommissionerAustralian Human Rights Commission Canberra Rape Crisis Centre Gala Fundraising Lunch 10 November 2011 Acknowledgments Thank you, Suzanne, for that generous introduction and warm welcome. Let me also acknowledge that we are meeting on the traditional land of Ngunnawal people… -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Book page
Consultation: Protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity
The Australian Human Rights Commission conducted a consultation in 2010 to canvas the experiences and views of people who may have been discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity. -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Book page
Balancing paid work and family responsibilities
Successfully balancing paid work with family responsibilities remains a major challenge for a large number of Australians. With women continuing to carry the majority of Australia’s unpaid caring work, creating workplaces that support women and men to balance paid work and share caring responsibilities is critical to achieving gender equality.