The government's decision to change the way costs are awarded in all federal discrimination claims is a long-awaited positive step towards reforming discrimination laws, but additional modifications should be considered.
In Tickle vs Giggle, the court had to consider where gender identity sits in the Sex Discrimination Act. The landmark decision sets a precedent to protect transgender people nationally.
A parliamentary committee has recommended a dedicated act to protect human rights. Here’s how it could work.
Religious discrimination laws have been highly controversial in Australia in recent years. Here’s where they started, and where we are now.
Human rights legislation is a normal part of living in a modern democratic country, but Australia still doesn’t have a legal framework that supports everyone living here.
No wonder people are sceptical about providing information – they don’t know why employers want this information or what they’re going to do with it.
A new study underlines the need for regulatory reform to address the dismissal of women workers during pregnancy, including on the basis of redundancy.
Judging by what the new federal government has promised, the answer appears to be a resounding “Yes”.
It’s time to ask our politicians the hard questions about what they intend to do to strengthen human rights protections if elected to government.
The bill exposes the culture war within Australia’s biggest religious groups, and runs into constitutional problems.
The current draft still includes a range of provisions overriding federal, state and territory laws to allow for discrimination.
How did assumptions and biases find their way into machines? As groups around the world fight for social equality, is AI helping or hurting our progress?
Australians will be able to show specific online proof if they’ve had two doses of a COVID jab.
We must move towards the universal protection of the right of LGBTIQ people to live their lives in dignity and equality, regardless where they live in the world.
When sexual minorities live in regions of high stigma, not only is their heath affected, but so too is their healthcare use, according to a new study.
Six months after same-sex marriage became legal in Australia, the disasters predicted by the 'no' side haven't happened, but there's still some way to go to achieve real equality.
Private mediation has been a roadblock to advances in anti-discrimination law in Victoria. Could a new corporate watchdog be the answer?
Amending Australia's laws to protect religious freedom in the wake of the Marriage Act change is unnecessary, argues constitutional law expert Luke Beck.
... But Australia legalising marriage equality does not necessarily mean LGBTI people enjoy all of the same human rights as heterosexual people
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