Discrimination is not always wrong but unfair discrimination
can be unlawful. This section outlines the types of
discrimination that are against the law and where unlawful
discrimination can occur.
The principles of equal opportunity encourage the detection
and elimination of discrimination, victimisation and sexual
harassment, and to promote a state of equality in
government, business and across the wider South Australian
community.
The Equal Opportunity Commission provides various education,
training and consultancy services. We also provide and
awareness raising workshops to better equip people to be
able to prevent and or deal with problems should they arise.
Equal Opportunity Commission initiatives are designed to
improve efforts to ensure workplaces are free from
discrimination, to identify issues, criteria and barriers
that contribute to discrimination and explore strategies to
enhance public awareness of discrimination.
Equal opportunity is not only about compliance with legal
procedure, but also good management practice. This section
provides a gateway to information on diversity principles
and their integration into appropriate workplace plans and
activities.
SA Parliament staff are being encouraged to get involved in the independent review of harassment in the Parliament workplace, being conducted by the Acting Commissioner for Equal Opportunity.
This review has been requested by both Houses of Parliament.
To mark International Day of People with Disability (3 Dec), SA’s Acting Commissioner for Equal Opportunity Emily Strickland is encouraging inclusive practices in education, to ensure all South Australian students have the opportunity for a good education and a full life after school.
Fast facts:
In 2018, 9.6% of children aged 5-14 years across Australia had disability.
The Commissioner for Equal Opportunity has been asked by Parliament to conduct an independent review into harassment in the parliamentary workplace.
Media Release
12 November 2020
Work commences on State Parliamentary Workplace Harassment Review
Acting Equal Opportunity Commissioner Emily Strickland today said a review of the State parliamentary workplace would commence immediately, following a motion being carried in the House of Assembly today.
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