This right is protected under the Age Discrimination Act 2004.
Under the Act, individuals can lodge complaints of discrimination with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
We undertake research, education and policy activities to build awareness of the Act and to tackle the attitudes and stereotypes that can lead to age discrimination.
The Commission has a particular focus on addressing barriers to equality and participation faced by mature workers, older Australians and young people.
This work is led by Elizabeth Broderick, the Commissioner responsible for Age Discrimination.
What's new
- Discrimination occurs against older workers
(5 February 2010) - Staying in the workforce in mature age: it’s about choice
(1 February 2010) - Refusal of Temporary Exemption under the Age Discrimination Act: Carnival Australia
(3 November 2009)
