equal opportunity

Victoria is one of the most progressive Australian jurisdictions with respect to the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people. Gay activism in Australia began in Melbourne, with gay rights organisation such as Daughters of Bilitis, Society Five and Homosexual Law Reform Coalition forming during the 70s.  In 2016, Premier Daniel…

The Workplace Gender Equality Act was passed in 2012 and replaced the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999. It seeks to promote and improve gender equality in the workplace and in employment generally. The legislation creates a statutory body to support employers to work towards eliminating discrimination on the basis of gender…