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Pregnancy Discrimination

Examples of the types of complaints we have resolved include:

Pregnancy discrimination in employment

A woman alleged discrimination on the basis of her pregnancy when she was made redundant during the COVID pandemic. She believes that other staff doing similar duties were not made redundant and that her pregnancy was the basis for her redundancy.

The matter was resolved in conciliation with the employer agreeing to pay the woman $4,000 in financial compensation.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

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Child Safe Commitment Statement

HRC Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment

We are committed to protecting and promoting the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people. We are actively implementing the 10 Child Safe Standards in a way that is culturally safe and inclusive for all children and young people, including by respecting and valuing the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and their families.


We take a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, and will seek to ensure all employees, volunteers, contracted staff, and executives uphold their responsibilities.

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