In Australia, there are laws to protect
you if you are being unfairly harassed or
discriminated against. These laws are different
depending on which state or territory in which
you live.
Contact the relevant agency in your
state/territory for more information.
ACT
The ACT Human Rights Office administers
the Discrimination Act 1991 and the Human Rights
Act 2004 in the ACT.
Website  ACT
Human Rights Office
Telephone (02) 6207 0576
New South Wales
The Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW
administers the Anti-Discrimination laws of New
South Wales.
Website Anti-Discrimination
Board
Telephone (02) 9268 5555 or
Toll Free 1800 670 812
Northern Territory
The Commissioner is required to assist
both government and non-government organisations
develop and implement strategies to overcome
unlawful discriminatory acts and practices, and
to advise the NT Government on the laws and
regulations of the Territory to ensure they are
consistent with the Anti-Discrimination Act
Website Northern
Territory Anti-Discrimination Commission
Telephone (08) 8999 1444 or
Toll Free 1800 813 846
Queensland
The Anti-Discrimination Commission of
Queensland administers the Queensland
Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.We work to promote
equality of opportunity and to protect people
from unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment
and public vilification.
 Anti-Discrimination
Commission Queensland Gender Identity
Brochure (64.0
KB)
Website Queensland
Anti-Discrimination Commission
Toll Free 1300 130 670
South Australia
The Commission administers the Equal
Opportunity Act (SA), 1984 in South Australia.
Website South
Australian Equal Opportunity Commission
Telephone (08) 8207 1977 or
Toll Free 1800 188 163
Tasmania
The Office of the Anti-Discrimination
Commissioner administers the Anti-Discrimination
Act 1998 in Tasmania.
Website Tasmanian
Anti-Discrimination Commission
Telephone (03) 6233 4841 or
Toll Free 1300 305 062
Victoria
The Victorian Equal Opportunity &
Human Rights Commission administers the Equal
Opportunity Act 1995, the Racial and
Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and the
Victorian Charter of Human Rights and
Responsibilities Act 2006.
Website Victorian
Equal Opportunity and Human Rights
Commission
Telephone (03) 9281 7111 or
Toll Free 1800 134 142 (toll free)
Western Australia
The Equal Opportunity Commission of
Western Australia administers the Equal
Opportunity Act (1985).
Website Western
Australian Equal Opportunity Commission
Telephone (08) 9216 3900
The
information contained on this page is not legal
advice. Legal advice is dependent upon the specific
circumstances of each individual. Please consult
with qualified legal professionals for your
personal situation.
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