Media Releases
Media releases
2009
- 19/11/2009 - Schools the major site for youth racism, new report finds
- 12/11/2009 - New CEO appointed to Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
- 10/11/2009 - Employers need help to deliver on equal opportunity as complaints rise: Commissioner reports
- 05/11/2009 - Human rights of international students a major issue
- 05/11/2009 - Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission welcomes two new board members
- 08/10/2009 - Federal government must prioritise national Human Rights Act says Victorian Commissioner
- 29/09/2009 - New human rights Commissioner to take the lead on eliminating discrimination
- 27/09/2009 - Attempt to balance religious freedom with equality is an improvement says Commission
- 21/09/2009 - Commission welcomes Action Plan for international education, but greater focus needed on students’ rights and safety
- 08/09/2009 - Hume’s new chapter on Human Rights
- 02/09/2009 - Prepare your daughter for working life: Less money, more work and don’t get pregnant
- 12/08/2009 - Commission appeals to Sunraysia community to reject racist material
- 11/08/2009 - Human rights should be considered in the introduction of new powers for Victorian Police
- 06/08/2009 - Human Rights Commission calls for calm amid terror allegations
- 12/07/2009 - Human Rights Commission walks the walk then calls for sustained action on discrimination and violence
- 23/06/2009 - Sporting agencies and anti-discrimination bodies call on sport to Play by the Rules
- 19/06/2009 - Racist bosses no surprise according to Commission
- 16/06/2009 - National Charter push
- 05/06/2009 - A charter for all
- 02/06/2009 - Hate crime crackdown welcomed
- 02/06/2009 - Step in the right direction
- 01/06/2009 - Commission supports AFL vilification policy
- 17/05/2009 - Recession no excuse to ignore workers’ rights
- 13/05/2009 - Paid maternity leave on the way
- 14/04/2009 - Commission welcomes first steps towards mandatory universal housing design standard
- 31/03/2009 - Victoria at cutting edge of human rights reform - new report
- 17/03/2009 - National charter keeps them honest
- 17/03/2009 - Who Knows Best? People with mental illness direct own treatment
- 17/03/2009 - Good new stories about the Victorian Charter of Human Rights
- 17/03/2009 - Bill of rights makes rights real
- 16/03/2009 - Debate: Does Australia need a national charter of human rights?
- 19/01/2009 - Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission welcomes call for reforms to protect all people who use assistance animals
- 13/01/2009 - New booklets to prevent discrimination against pregnant workers
2008
- 17/12/2008 - Racism stops Australian-Sudanese young people from enjoying new life, according to a new report
- 11/12/2008 - New rights for employees
- 10/12/2008 - National human rights consultation can benefit from Victoria's experience
- 26/11/2008 - Sexual harassment a no go at Christmas parties
- 25/11/2008 - The government must deliver on paid maternity leave if it is serious about equality, says Commission
- 19/11/2008 - Taxi reforms for people with disabilities shift into first gear
- 14/11/2008 - Human Rights Arts and Film Festival now in full swing
- 13/11/2008 - Dogs on human rights radar
- 07/11/2008 - Commission acknowledges police Chief's achievements
- 05/11/2008 - Professor Ron McCallum elected to first Committee of Experts on Disability Rights, as discrimination persists for Australians with disabilities
- 30/10/2008 - Women bear the brunt of discrimination in the workplace
- 28/10/2008 - Letter to the Editor - Northern Territory Intervention
- 28/10/2008 - Letter to the Editor - A fertility law for all families
- 23/10/2008 - Women can't win
- 06/10/2008 - Letter to the Editor - New abortion laws
- 01/10/2008 - Government, not business, must fund paid parental leave
- 23/09/2008 - Victorian organisations agree: “TREATY IS NOT A DIRTY WORD"
- 19/09/2008 - VEOHRC welcomes action to address student exploitation
- 16/09/2008 - "Apathy of the young" just a stereotype
- 10/09/2008 - Commission welcomes ART reform
- 01/09/2008 - New rights for employees
- 28/08/2008 - Victorians call for an open, fair and public consultation on the legal protection and recognition of human rights
- 08/08/2008 - Guide to new employee rights launched
- 01/08/2008 - Letter to the Editor of MX - Employment activity
- 08/08/2008 - Help shape Victoria’s next multicultural policy
- 31/07/2008 - Ambassadors take the human rights message to young people
- 23/07/2008 - New Chair for Human Rights Commission
- 18/07/2008 - New report shows entrenched racism hampers job opportunities
- 14/07/2008 - Opinion Piece published in The Age - Racism in employment
- 01/05/2008 - Opinion piece in the Herald Sun - Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities
- 16/04/2008 - Letter to the editor - The Warrnambool Standard
- 15/04/2008 - Commission releases local government human rights report card
- 15/04/2008 - Commission releases human rights report card
- 03/04/2008 - Letter to the Editor of The Australian - Sexual harassment
- 31/03/2008 - More protection for employees with Equal Opportunity Act Amendment
- 19/03/2008 - Human Rights Charter: Forum to explore impact for Indigenous Victorians
- 17/03/2008 - Opinion piece in the Herald Sun - Thin blue ceiling
- 05/03/2008 - Flexible, fair workplaces high on women’s agenda – new report
- 29/02/2008 - Letter to the Editor of 'The Age' - Women in police force
- 14/02/2008 - Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission to conduct consultations with Dandenong community
- 08/02/2008 - Human Rights Commission condemns racist attacks on Geelong cabdrivers
- 28/01/2008 - Opinion piece in the Herald Sun - Protecting Rights
- 10/01/2008 - Community groups receive $30,000 funding for human rights projects
- 01/01/2008 - Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission welcomes the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities
2007
- 10/12/2007 - Anne Summers puts women’s equality back on the agenda
- 05/12/2007 - Letter to the editor of "The Australian" - Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities
- 05/12/2007 - Gay couples a long way from true equality
- 29/11/2007 - Sudanese community and Human Rights Commission call for compassion and respect
- 27/11/2007 - New radio campaign promoting awareness of racial and religious rights
- 23/11/2007 - Culture of abuse is a breach of Victorian Human Rights Charter
- 13/11/2007 - Calling for members of Victoria's diverse community
- 12/11/2007 - Human Rights Commission calls for better access for disabled persons using taxi services
- 07/11/2007 - Carlton singers turn photographers in the name of human rights
- 24/10/2007 - Racial profiling dangerous: Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission
- 24/10/2007 - Vibewire receives human rights grant
- 11/10/2007 - Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission shows support for African communities
- 10/10/2007 - Commission joins Listen up Pledge
- 09/10/2007 - Pregnancy a career limiting move: Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission
- 08/10/2007 - Role reversal - Community service announcements turn the tables on 'ugly parent syndrome'
- 08/10/2007 - Mental health discrimination not on: Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission
- 02/10/2007 - Bridging the gap between the real estate industry and disability support networks
- 28/08/2007 - Same sex relationships not equal enough: Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission
- 23/08/2007 - Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission welcomes Equal Opportunity Act Review
- 20/08/2007 - Racist violence threatens our way of life says Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
- 11/08/2007 - Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission wins Auslan Award
- 10/07/2007 - Human Rights Community Grants Program: $25,000 for Victorian community groups
- 04/07/2007 - ORYGEN creates art for human rights
- 26/06/2007 - Northland Secondary College students create art for human rights
- 22/06/2007 - Disability disclosure in employment : The Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission shows how
- 19/06/2007 - No need to ‘go it alone’, says Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission
- 07/06/2007 - Commission concerned that regional Victorians don’t know where to turn for help with discrimination and sexual harassment
- 23/05/2007 - Young people speak out about their right to rights
- 15/05/2007 - New ad campaign from the Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission
- 30/04/2007 - Commission's community discussions show discrimination in employment remains widespread
- 17/04/2007 - 'Bullying is not on', says Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
- 17/04/2007 - AWA Hurt Workers
- 03/04/2007 - Same sex relationship register welcome but federal laws mean gay couples still a long way from true equality
- 29/03/2007 - Human Rights Workshops to Give Youth a Voice
- 07/03/2007 - International Women's Day: Women lose ground at work and at home
- 26/02/2007 - Human Rights Conference highlights importance of Charter
- 23/02/2007 - Melbourne to Host Human Rights Youth Forum
- 16/01/2007 - Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission condemns racial violence
2006
- 29/12/2006 - Equal Opportunity Commission to take on new name, new role
- 12/12/2006 - Protecting Rights in a Climate of Fear
- 04/09/2006 - Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria concerned about decrease in complaints
- 04/08/2006 - Students warned about racial vilification
- 12/07/2006 - Accessible Built Environment - Letter to the Editor, Sunday Age
- 14/06/2006 - Work life balance depends on radical social change
- 08/06/2006 - Inciting hatred needs more than a Jibe
- 10/05/2006 - Equal Opportunity for all Victorians
- 09/05/2006 - Letter to the editor of 'The Australian' regarding IR changes
- 28/04/2006 - The high price of ignoring Equal Opportunity laws
- 17/04/2006 - Cultural diversity campaign on Melbourne public transport
- 05/04/2006 - Sexual harassment: Bosses and workers in denial
- 27/03/2006 - Equal Opportunity Commission visits Shepparton
- 08/03/2006 - Cloud over International Women's Day as IR changes set to take effect
- 23/02/2006 - Equal Opportunity Commission visits Warrnambool
- 21/02/2006 - Guidelines will help employers create fairer workplaces
- 07/02/2006 - Cartoons 'unlikely' to vilify Muslims
- 25/01/2006 - Letter to the editor, The Age - Human Rights Charter
2005
- 20/12/2005 - Equal Opportunity Commission welcomes Human Rights Charter recommendation
- 07/12/2005 - Decision shows journalist did not vilify Italians
- 29/11/2005 - Equal Opportunity Commission visits Mildura
- 15/11/2005 - Religious discrimination complaints double
- 12/08/2005 - Letter to the Editor published in the Bendigo Advertiser - RRTA
- 05/08/2005 - Letter to the Editor submitted to the Sunday Age - RRTA
- 02/08/2005 - Letter to the Editor regarding "scuffling" in the streets - RRTA
- 07/11/2005 - Equal Opportunity Commission warns against age discrimination during Schoolies Week
- 07/11/2005 - Letter to the editor - Public transport should be accessible
- 30/10/2005 - Don't let go of our democratic rights in the fight against terrorism - ACHRA
- 20/10/2005 - Letter to the editor submitted to the Warrnambool Standard - Industrial relations
- 20/10/2005 - Appalling attacks on Muslims
- 29/08/2005 - Headscarve ban attack of basic religious freedom
- 23/08/2005 - Letter to the editor submitted to Swan Hill Guardian - RRTA
- 01/08/2005 - VCAT decision provides guidance on religious vilification
- 23/06/2005 - Letter to The Age regarding 'Plan to overhaul city's transport network' - Disability discrimination
- 15/06/2005 - Discrimination against international students difficult to address
- 15/06/2005 - Two new Commissioners appointed
- 27/04/2005 - 'Home Sweet Home' is not enjoyed by all Victorians
- 16/03/2005 - Migration, cultural diversity and racial discrimination
- 16/03/2005 - Shepparton Human Rights Youth Forum
- 08/03/2005 - Pay Inequity - A family issue
- 24/02/2005 - Recruiting for a Fair Go
- 14/02/2005 - Sexual Harassment : It can be a costly business
2004
- 17/12/2004 -The Equal Opportunity Commission Welcomes VCAT Decision
- 29/11/2004 -Sexual Harassment - A no go zone at work Christmas party
- 23/11/2004 - Butterfly upon the road: Human rights and disablement - Victorian Human Rights Oration
- 22/11/2004 -Sexual Harassment - Not part of your Job
- 03/11/2004 - Gender equality fight continues
- 26/10/2004 - Infertility Authority boss new Equal Opportunity CEO
- 19/07/2004 - New complaint handling process
- 28/06/2004 - Equal opportunity pioneer celebrates 25 years in the skies
- 20/04/2004 - Letter to the Editor regarding Children in detention
- 12/03/2004 - Discrimination against people with Hepatitis C - risky business
- 11/03/2004 - Hands off the SDA
- 10/03/2004 - Equal Opportunity Week - Moira Shire
- 04/03/2004 - Equal Pay is a family issue
- 05/01/2004 - Find out about your rights at Midsumma
2003
- 18/12/2003 - Fiona Smith to chair Equal Opportunity Commission
- 10/12/2003 - Grassroots Human Rights - beyond symbolism
- 14/11/2003 - Making experience work for small business
- 12/11/2003 - More than empty symbols and window dressing
- 28/10/2003 - Increased discrimination complaints from parents and carers
- 22/09/2003 - Sexual harassment: not part of your job
- 04/08/2003 - Fighting back against age discrimination
- 27/06/2003 - Age discrimination against the law and bad for business
- 27/05/2003 - EOCV encourages catering for diversity
- 31/03/2003 - ACHRA condemns government move to strip powers from Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
- 21/03/2003 - Urgent Government action needed to counter racial and religious vilification in wake of war in Iraq
- 18/03/2003 - School mural promotes Aboriginal respect
- 17/03/2003 - Report calls for government action on racism
- 07/03/2003 - International Women's Day: Discrimination still rife
- 03/01/2003 - EOC calls for anti-racism campaign
2002
- 10/12/2002 - Tampering with Human Rights
- 27/11/2002 - Sexual harassment : Not in your job description
- 11/11/2002 - Equal Opportunity Commission chairperson resigns
- 31/10/2002 - Authorities should make the first move on anti-Muslim violence say Australian race commissioners
- 30/10/2002 - Disability discrimination rise : Annual Report
- 29/10/2002 - Commission launches "Tree of Equality"
- 24/10/2002 - New centre a boost for Justice in the LaTrobe Valley
- 07/10/2002 - Tampering with Human Rights
- 02/10/2002 - Government builds bridge between migrants and landlords
- 24/09/2002 - Taming tongues that hurt - Herald-Sun
- 04/08/2002 - Physical Features Opinion - Sunday Age
- 13/06/2002 - Equal Opportunity Week : Swan Hill to Echuca 14-21 June 2002
- 22/05/2002 - Racist attacks linked to refugee policies : EOCV signs declaration calling for end to mandatory detention
- 23/04/2002 - Young people call on Government to help combat racism
- 23/04/2002 - Letter to the Editor regarding 'girlie bar with food' article published in Epicure
- 18/04/2002 - Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria welcomes High Court decision on IVF
- 07/04/2002 - Equal Opportunity Commission urges action on sexist billboards
- 04/04/2002 - Equal Opportunity Commission response to misleading information in the Herald Sun regarding the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act
- 04/04/2002 - Equal Opportunity Commission response to a letter published in the Law Institute of Victoria Journal about racist comments made by lawyers
- 21/03/2002 - Students get together to fight racism in the West
- 08/03/2002 - International Women's Day - Opinion piece by Diane Sisely for 'The Age'
- 07/03/2002 - International Women's Day no cause for celebration
- 20/02/2002 - Legal Shield for a Fair Go
- 20/02/2002 - Parents and carers at work: employers urged to play fair
2001
- 01/11/2001 - Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria records increased enquiries
- 22/10/2001 - Equal Opportunity Commission concludes Janefield investigation
- 14/09/2001 - EOC calls for 'strong moral leadership' on racial hatred
- 10/01/2001 - Racism claim leads to call for cricket code of conduct
2000
