Tickle v Giggle: What is the difference between gender and gender identity?
To what extent does the Sex Discrimination Act protect a person from discrimination on the basis of their gender identity? It is a question that has…
High demand for help with sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace
Help with sexual harassment and discrimination in workplace dominates the demand for new Respect at Work Legal Service.Help with sexual harassment and discrimination in workplace…
Recent changes to the Conduct Rules: Anti-discrimination and harassment
Changes to the Conduct Rules make clear that solicitors are expected to conduct themselves to a higher standard of conduct than prescribed in any legislation…
#TimesUp for the legal profession
These are the stories the legal profession can no longer ignore.2018 has seen an historic outpouring of men and women sharing their stories of sexual…
Righting the relic: towards effective protections for criminal record discrimination
The recent case of BE v Suncorp Group Ltd [2018] AusHRC 121 drew attention to the matter of discrimination based on an employee’s criminal record….
UN admonishes Australia for alarming record on women’s rights
Australia has come under fire for what the United Nations has labelled an “alarming” record on action for women’s rights.Australia has come under fire for…
PIAC pursues action against CommBank
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre is taking legal action to help people who are blind or have low vision with their banking. The Public Interest Advocacy…
An age-old issue
One of the most common but least talked about forms of discrimination has enormous costs for society as well as the targeted individuals.One of the…
The High Court considers participation of deaf people in jury duty
The UN has recommended NSW take steps to accommodate the participation of deaf people on juries. By DAVID SPENCER, DR JEMINA NAPIER, DR SANDRA HALE…
The AHRC and the Racial Discrimination Act: setting the record straight
Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Southphommasane says there is a need for clearer public understanding of the Race Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). By TIM SOUTHPHOMMASANE.Snapshot Federal…
The latest from the High Court: December 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.Key decisions Prince Alfred College Incorporated v ADC [2016]…