Under the Act, individuals can lodge complaints of sex discrimination and sexual harassment with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
We undertake a range of activities to address discrimination, sexual harassment and other barriers to equality. Our role includes reviewing laws, conducting research, preparing policy advice and running community education programs.
This work is led by Elizabeth Broderick, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner.
In July 2008, Commissioner Broderick launched her Plan of Action Towards Gender Equality.
The Plan of Action has been shaped by the findings of the Commissioner's national Listening Tour.
The Commissioner will focus on the following program areas to address sex discrimination and promote gender equality in Australia:
- Women and leadership
- Balancing paid work and family responsibilities
- Sexual harassment in Australia
- The gender gap in retirement savings
- Laws to address sex discrimination and promote gender equality
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What's new
- Commissioner Broderick speech at Sexual Harassment Employer Forum (12 November 2008)
- Commissioner releases Code of Practice for sexual harassment in the workplace (12 November 2008)
- Sexual harassment findings announced as party season starts (3 November 2008)
- Slavery in 21st Century Australia - A Human Rights Challenge (14 October 2008)
