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February - June 2012 Training Calendar

The Equal Opportunity Commission's February - June 2012 Training Calendar is now available. For more details or to book a course, go to our Current Training Courses page.

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Originally submitted on 20 June, 2011 - 15:03.
Last updated on 9 December, 2011 - 11:50.

2010-11 Annual Report now available

Our annual report is available online now! Read about the work we have been doing in 2010-11, including:

  • improving outcomes for older workers
  • removing barriers to employment for skilled migrants
  • early complaint resolution
  • using video to explain the conciliation process

Download the 2010-11 Annual Report (PDF - 4.5MB)

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Originally submitted on 28 October, 2010 - 15:10.
Last updated on 22 December, 2011 - 16:52.

NEW: Online Incident Report

Been harassed? Treated unfairly?

We want to know.

  • Help others by telling us about your experience
  • The more we know, the more we can work to prevent it
  • You don't have to tell us who you are
  • Witnesses and advocates can report

Go to the Incident Report>>

Submitted on 22 December, 2011 - 16:41

Hotel staff guilty of race discrimination

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District Court Judge Susanne Cole has upheld a complaint of racial discrimination against the Ceduna Community Hotel.

In a decision delivered in the Equal Opportunity Tribunal on 15 December, Judge Cole found the hotel had discriminated against Joylene Haynes because of her race. Judge Cole ordered the hotel to pay Ms Haynes $3000 in compensation.

Originally submitted on 16 December, 2011 - 11:25.
Last updated on 20 December, 2011 - 13:13.

Human Rights Day 2011

Protecting human rights - your right to be heard in South Australia

Rights Protection agencies in South Australia are raising awareness of their services in the lead up to Human Rights Day, Saturday 10 December 2011.

The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) recognises the inherent rights we all have to dignity and equality, including the right:

Submitted on 8 December, 2011 - 13:45

2011 International Day of People with Disability

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“On the 2011 International Day of People with Disability, I want to applaud some giant steps, at last, in strengthening the rights of people with disability,” said the Acting Commissioner for Equal Opportunity, Anne Burgess.

Submitted on 2 December, 2011 - 10:24

White Ribbon Day - Men Speak Up

November 25th was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (White Ribbon Day). On White Ribbon Day this year, Dr Michael Flood released a new report on the everyday actions men can take to help reduce and prevent men’s violence against women. The report is titled Men Speak Up: A toolkit for action in men’s daily lives and is available, along with other relevant reports, at the following web address: www.whiteribbon.org.au/resources/research

Submitted on 1 December, 2011 - 11:14

Mitchell Oration 2011

Larissa Behrendt, introduced by David Marr, recently presented the 2011 Equal Opportunity Commission Mitchell Oration, Human Rights: Sword, Shield or Just Symbolism? Listen to the 2011 Mitchell Oration>>
 

Submitted on 13 October, 2011 - 10:20

Hockey player shows courage

Research shows that sporting environments are a key site for homophobic harassment, discrimination and exclusion for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) sports people. Film-maker Gus Johnston shares his story of being a gay man who did not feel able to come out during his time playing hockey in Victoria, in a video recently launched on YouTube. Click to view his video - Gus Johnston: The Reality of Homophobia in Sport>>

Submitted on 21 September, 2011 - 13:19

Payout over skin-colour shop slur

Article by Julian Swallow, from The Advertiser, July 18, 2011

AN Aboriginal teacher refused shop service and a woman who lost shifts after telling her boss she was pregnant have won compensation through the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Originally submitted on 18 July, 2011 - 14:38.
Last updated on 3 August, 2011 - 14:47.

All Together Now

All Together Now is a not-for-profit organisation that is using social media to promote the benefits of cultural diversity, reduce the incidence of racism, and address cultural misconceptions in Australia. Visit their website to find out more.

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Submitted on 4 July, 2011 - 12:22

Refugee Week 2011

This week is Refugee Week. Read Minister Grace Portolesi's news release below. The Calendar of Events, funded by the State Government, is available from the Migrant Resource Centre and can be downloaded from their website on www.mrcsa.com.au.

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Submitted on 23 June, 2011 - 12:10

Reconciliation Week 2011

'Let's talk recognition'

At the Reconciliation Breakfast, held on Friday 27 May 2011, at the Wine Centre, Dr. Jackie Huggins, AM FAHA was invited as a guest speaker. Her speech was about 'Constitutional Reform'. Dr. Jackie Huggins AM FAHA is of the Bidjara (central Queensland) and Birri-Gubba Juru (north Queensland) peoples. In 2001 Jackie Huggins was awarded an Order of Australia for services to Indigenous people, particularly for her work with reconciliation, literacy, women's issues and social justice.

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Submitted on 16 June, 2011 - 10:49

Participants sought for 1 in 4 Poll

The first Australian 1 in 4 Poll is seeking people to respond to a survey on social inclusion. The information will be used by the researchers - Deakin University and Scope - and by National Disablity Services (NDS) to influence government policy and inform future practice and research.

The Poll can be completed by:

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Submitted on 1 June, 2011 - 12:35

Welcome to Australia June 2011

The Welcome to Australia initiative encourages people and organisations to get involved in welcoming asylum seekers, refugees, new arrivals and other migrants. Between June 19 and 26, 2011, the initiative encourages you to throw a party in your home, street, office, sporting club or other community group to celebrate the beauty and depth that diversity adds to our nation.

Submitted on 31 May, 2011 - 13:19

Julian Burnside seminar

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'Human rights in this country have been trashed'
Julian Burnside

Julian Burnside, QC and Australian barrister, who specialises in commercial litigation and is deeply involved in human rights work particularly in relation to refugees, paid a visit to Mount Gambier where he gave a passionate albeit controversial seminar.

Listen to Julian Burnside's seminar on the ABC website (opens new window)>>

Submitted on 16 May, 2011 - 18:04

Anne Burgess talks about IDAHO 2011

The International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), held on May 17 every year, is a rallying event offering an opportunity for people to get together and reach out to one another. See what prominent South Australians, including Acting Commissioner Anne Burgess, have to say about IDAHO here - www.youtube.com/user/IDAHOSouthAustralia.

Submitted on 16 May, 2011 - 12:45

Equal Opportunity eCourse

Keeping on top of training and induction for new and existing staff can be difficult, but advising new employees of their rights and obligations from the outset and refreshing existing employees' understanding of these rights and obligations is important. It helps to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and is good risk management.

Originally submitted on 18 March, 2011 - 12:24.
Last updated on 5 July, 2011 - 13:09.

FREE Work Life Balance Masterclasses

SafeWork SA is hosting a series of FREE Masterclasses to work with businesses on the practical requirements for implementing flexible work initiatives in their workplace.

Why participate?

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Submitted on 17 March, 2011 - 10:36

Rights, Camera, Action! 2011

The Equal Opportunity Commission and SafeWork SA are pleased to announce that we are running the Rights, Camera, Action! competition for South Australian school students again in 2011. This year, students can submit not only an original film or animation clip, but can also enter their own online game.  First prize includes a ‘money-can’t buy’ behind-the-scenes tour of one of Adelaide’s premier film, animation or game developers’ studios.

Read more on the EO 4 Schools website >>

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Originally submitted on 28 February, 2011 - 16:56.
Last updated on 6 February, 2012 - 14:42.

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