Disability discrimination
Alternative labels
Anapirophobia
Ablism
Ableism
Discrimination against people with disabilities
Guide
Dealing with discrimination at work
Australia has laws to protect people with disability from unfair treatment, yet discrimination and harassment can still occur, including at work. This guide explains what disability discrimination and harassment are, outlines steps to take if they occur, and provides guidance on making a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Report
2022 Review of the disability standards for accessible public transport: final report
This report presents the review findings of the Transport Standards, assessing their efficiency and effectiveness in removing public transport discrimination against people with disability over the five-year period to December 2022. The review considered the views and experiences of more than 1,000 respondents and identifies opportunities for action.
Submission
Examination of Aotearoa New Zealand's 9th periodic report under the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women
This report shows that under the current Government many positive, evidence-based actions aimed at reducing intersectional discrimination against women have been curtailed, paused, or cancelled. The committee recommends a range of legislative changes to support and protect the health, representation and financial independence of women.
Report
Inquiry into workplace drug testing in Victoria
The purpose of this Inquiry is to investigate the legislative and regulatory framework for workplace drug testing, including the treatment of prescription medicinal cannabis compared to other prescription medications. The Committee aimed to understand whether the framework can be improved and whether current workplace drug testing laws and procedures are discriminatory.
Report
Whanaketia: through pain and trauma, from darkness to light
The final report on abuse and neglect in State and faith-based institutions between 1950 and 1999. This report shines a light on the myriad ways that these institutions and their leaders failed in their duty of care to hundreds of thousands of children, young people and adults. Most of the factors that led or contributed...