Compliance Framework
Compliance Driver
Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)
Classification
Level 1
University-wide concern. Impacts on reputation and funding.
Associated Legislation
Associated Standards
Associated Codes
None
Associated Information
None
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Administrative Information
Administrative Body
Australian Human Rights Commission
Administrative Name
Ms Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Administrative Address
Physical Address
Level 3
175 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW
Australia, 2000
Mailing Address
GPO Box 5218
Sydney NSW
Australia, 2001
Administrative Phone
02 9284 9600
1300 369 711
Administrative Email
communications@humanrights.gov.au
Administrative Website
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination
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General Introduction
VC Compliance Delegate
Jo Scanlan, Chief Operating Officer
Compliance Coordinator
Kirsten Clayton, Director People and Culture
Business Units Impacted
Overview
The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 gives effect to Australia’s international human rights obligations and promotes equality between women and men. The Act protects people from unfair treatment on the basis of their sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or relationship status, pregnancy and breastfeeding. It also protects workers with family responsibilities and makes sexual harassment against the law.
Compliance Overview