Sex Discrimination Act

The Sex Discrimination Act has evolved with Australia to better reflect modern society, and women should not lose that hard-won progress.

A report from Equality Australia has concluded discrimination in religious schools against the LGBTQIA+ community is “endemic”. 

Women aren’t a homogenous group, says human rights lawyer Prabha Nandagopal, and positive duty changes will benefit some women more than others.

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has announced new measures to enforce positive duty to prevent unlawful conduct at work.

Without demonstrable leadership in the form of action and legislative reform the cycle of workplace inequality will continue.

Susan Ryan brought brains and spirit to the big fights and relished them. What’s more, she won them, writes Chris Wallace.

Susan Ryan, a formidable trailblazer for women in politics, and Australia’s first ever female, Minister for Women, has died aged 77.

Understanding what you can and can’t ask mothers returning to work, starts with being aware of the law.

Don’t be fooled. Those proposed changes to anti-discrimination laws to better protect students and teachers in religious schools and institutions won’t do much.