AISV - Compliance Framework, Equal Opportunity and Anti-discrimination

Advice on developing policies and procedures related to equal opportunity and anti-discrimination.

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Equal Opportunity and Anti-discrimination

AISV Compliance Framework

Equal Opportunity and Anti-discrimination

Please scroll to the bottom of the page for contacts and links

Do you need to comply?

Yes, under the provisions of a range of Commonwealth and Victorian laws.

Conditions of compliance

Schools must adhere to the following Commonwealth and State legislation:

Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth.)
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth.)
Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth.)
Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth.)
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth.)
Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth.)
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 (Cth.)
Equal Opportunity Act 1995 (Vic.)
Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 (Vic.)
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic.)
Victorian WorkCover Authority Prevention of Bullying and Violence at Work (Note: this is a guidance note only and is not legislation). Please click here to go to the WorkCover Authority's website.

If you have to comply, what do you have to do?

Schools should ensure that every member of their school community has the opportunity to learn, work and participate in an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, vilification and victimisation.

Schools should have an Equal Opportunity and Anti-harassment policy and a Complaints Resolution procedure.

What are the consequences if you don't comply?

You may be in breach of the laws stated above. Penalties can apply.

Who will help you?

AISV contact:

For issues related to employees:

Kerri Knopp
Director, Strategic Relations
Ph. 03 9825 7210
kerri.knopp@ais.vic.edu.au

Sandro Mazzotta
Senior Workplace Relations Advisor
Ph. 03 9825 7206
sandro.mazzotta@ais.vic.edu.au

Sarah Matar
Workplace Relations Adviser
Ph. 03 9825 7215
sarah.matar@ais.vic.edu.au

For issues related to students and parents:

Sue Nilsen
Student Services Manager
Ph. 03 9825 7203
sue.nilsen@ais.vic.edu.au

AISV documents:

The following documents are available for download:

Equal Opportunity policy checklist (pdf 150kB)

Sample Equal Opportunity and Anti-harassment policy for schools (Word 78kB)

Equal Opportunity guidelines for schools (pdf 225kB)

Online links (pdf 195kB)

Complaints resolution checklist (pdf 150kB)