Sex Discrimination
The Commission makes this submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee in relation to its inquiry into the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021 introduced by the Australian Government.
Sex Discrimination
Of course, women too can be violent. However for the most part, the purpose and effects differ radically - male violence is used to regulate women's behaviour, and men's. Men commit most of the violence that is considered in the criminal system, against women and against other men.
Sex Discrimination
Violence against women in Australia AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SUBMISSION TO THE SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 20 January 2017 Download PDF Download Word Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Background information 5 Recent...
Sex Discrimination
This submission is made by the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (Commission), an ‘A status’ national human rights institution operating in conformity with the Paris Principles, based on work it has undertaken in accordance with its mandate and functions.
Sex Discrimination
Letter to the Department of Communications and the Arts
Sex Discrimination
Submission to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
Sex Discrimination
Effective access to services: What does it mean for sexual assault? Elizabeth Broderick Sex Discrimination CommissionerºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Canberra Rape Crisis Centre Gala Fundraising Lunch 10 November 2011 Acknowledgments Thank you, Suzanne, for that generous introduction and warm...
Sex Discrimination
I would like to start by acknowledging that we are here today on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to their elders past and present. I have had the great honour of meeting many inspirational Indigenous women in my role – their energy, courage and determination leaves me in awe.
Sex Discrimination
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Independent Review into Gymnastics in Australia Monday, 3 May 2021, 2pm Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner Launch speech [Check against delivery] I acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay my...
Sex Discrimination
Firstly, I would like to pass on apologies from the President of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, The Hon. John von Doussa QC, who is presently interstate and unable to be here today. It goes without saying that he entirely endorses the purpose of this project and believes there should be more of it.
Sex Discrimination
The nature and level of women’s employment is the most significant factor influencing Australia’s position on gender equality, which harms women, families, communities, and the economy. According to KPMG modelling, halving the gap between men’s and women’s workforce participation in Australia would produce an additional $60 billion in GDP by 2038, and cumulative living standards would increase by $140 billion.
Sex Discrimination
Because in addition to being integral members of the workforce, women are the bearers of and remain the primary carers for children. So if it isn't working for her then it isn't working for her family, her partner, her children and babies.
Sex Discrimination
Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs
Sex Discrimination
Letter to the Department of Communications and the Arts
Sex Discrimination
Submission to the Early Release Review, The Treasury
