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Section : State & territory anti-discrimination bodies
Domain : Human Resource Management
Classification : Not Identified
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This chunk provides a list of state and territory anti-discrimination bodies in Australia, which is part of the resources section of the Gender Pay Equity Best Practice Guide. It supports employers and managers in understanding their legal obligations and accessing relevant organizations for assistance in promoting gender equality and addressing discrimination in the workplace.
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- Australian Capital Territory Human Rights Commission hrc.act.gov.au
- New South Wales Anti-Discrimination Board antidiscrimination.nsw.gov.au
- Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commission adc.nt.gov.au
- Queensland Human Rights Commission qhrc.qld.gov.au
- South Australian Equal Opportunity Commission eoc.sa.gov.au
- Tasmania Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner antidiscrimination.tas.gov.au
- Western Australian Equal Opportunity Commission eoc.wa.gov.au
- Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission humanrights.vic.gov.au fairwork.gov.au | Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94 | ABN: 43 884 188 232
- What is the primary function of the Australian Capital Territory Human Rights Commission?
- List the websites of the anti-discrimination bodies mentioned in the text.
- How does the role of the New South Wales Anti-Discrimination Board differ from that of the Queensland Human Rights Commission?
- What common theme can be identified among the various commissions listed in the text?
- Why might it be important for each state to have its own anti-discrimination commission?
- What resources can individuals access through the Fair Work Infoline?
- In what ways do the commissions mentioned contribute to the protection of human rights in Australia?
- How might the existence of these commissions impact individuals facing discrimination?
- What is the significance of having a dedicated website for each commission?
- Discuss the potential challenges these commissions might face in enforcing anti-discrimination laws.