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Animating the Human Rights Debate in South Australia - a Human Rights Day Symposium
The UniSA School of Law, Peace Defence and Security Cluster, and the South Australian Equal Opportunity Commission jointly present a symposium to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Day 2008. Sessions will include 'The International & Domestic Imperatives for a Charter of Rights: What are they?', 'Which Rights? Whose Obligations?', and 'Human Rights and Security'. Read more about the Symposium>>
2008 Spirit Festival - 13-14 December 2008, Elder Park
The 2008 Spirit Festival is a vibrant celebration of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal culture, sport, music, art and dance featuring Jessica Mauboy, No Fixed Address, Coloured Stone, Zennith Boyz, The MERRg, Sonny Keeler, Jimblah, and Tha Deadly Boyz. Read more about the Spirit Festival>>
2007-08 Annual Report now online
Our 2007-08 Annual Report is now online! Read about our work in 2007-08, including highlights, community programs, and complaint statistics.
Read our 2007-08 Annual Report>>
Arts Access SA's Visual Arts Project "A-Frame Exhibition and Auction" 2008
The A-Frame Exhibition and Auction was developed to address the critical need for development of pathways for artists with a disability toward recognition of their work in the visual arts mainstream. The Exhibition runs from 5 – 23 November 2008 at the Adelaide Festival Centre. The key event of the project is the Auction on Sunday 16 November 2008 (2-5pm) but all works are also presented on-line through Arts Access SA's website where pre-bids may be made.
Pre-employment medical tests under examination
In a decision handed down on 4 September 2008, the Equal Opportunity Tribunal found that failing a back fitness test should not have disqualified a bus driver from getting a job. Read more about the Tribunal Decision>>
Facing the Front on the Bus
In a decision handed down today, the Equal Opportunity Tribunal said that requiring a person in a wheelchair to sit facing the rear of a bus may be discriminatory. Read more about the Tribunal Decision>>
New Guidelines for Licensees
The Equal Opportunity Commision, together with several other organisations including Drug and Alcohol SA and the Australian Hotels Association, has recently developed guidelines for licensees on how to treat patrons fairly and avoid discrimination in licensed venues.
Download the Guidelines for Licensees (PDF - 96 KB)>>
Facebook falsehoods payout
On 24 July 2008 a British man was awarded £17,000 (about $A35,200) in damages by the British High Court after the Court found that he had been defamed via a Facebook entry, and that his privacy had been breached.
See what the Commissioner says about unlawful discrimination and recent technologies>>
No Taxi for Me and My Dog
A man has been awarded $2309 in the Equal Opportunity Tribunal after a taxi driver refused to take his guide dog on board. Read more about the Tribunal Decision>>
Paid maternity leave overdue
In a submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parenting Leave, Equal Opportunity Commissioner Linda Matthews said she often receives enquiries from women who find their hours have been reduced upon telling their employer that they are pregnant, or are unable to return to their position after they have taken maternity leave. Read more of the Commissioner's response>>
Protecting Participation: Work, Family and Equal Opportunity - 27 May 2008
Listen to audio and download speech notes from the Equal Opportunity Commission and SafeWork SA's Work Life Balance Strategy's forum on how discrimination laws can help people balance work and family. About the forum>>
What the Commissioner says
Comments from Equal Opportunity Commissioner Linda Matthews on recent topical events and Equal Opportunity Tribunal decisions.
read What the Commissioner says>>
Clubs must toe the line
Article published in the Advertiser on 15 November 2007. Double standards on male and female dress codes at nightspots could land pubs and clubs in hot water this summer.
read 'Clubs must toes the line' article>>
Launch of online complaint summaries
You can now read short summaries of complaints received by the Commission on our website.
browse our complaint summaries>>
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has launched the final report of the Same-Sex: Same Entitlements inquiry.
more on 'Same-Sex: Same Entitlements' report>>
Tips for hiring staff
Hiring the right person for the job is all about discriminating between candidates, not against them. We've put together some tips for successful recruiting.
tips for hiring staff>>
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