Making a complaint under federal anti-discrimination laws

In line with processes adopted in other states, complaints made under federal laws; the Racial Discrimination Act 1975, the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, can no longer be lodged with the Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission. Complaints under federal law must now be lodged with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), Level 8, Picadilly Tower, 133 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000. Ph 1300 656 419.

To lodge a complaint under Victorian laws; the Equal Opportunity Act 1995 (Vic) and the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 (Vic), please contact the Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission, level 3/380 Lonsdale St, Melbourne 3000. Advice Line Ph 9281 7100, Toll free country calls 1800 134 142, TTY 9281 7110. Free interpreters and Aboriginal staff are available on request.