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July 2009: The Equal Opportunity Act 1995 contains exemptions and exceptions outlining situations where it may be lawful to discriminate. This review is considering whether any amendments should be made to the exceptions and exemptions in the Act. YACVic provided comments specifically on exemptions related to the youth wage, gender identity, the provision of services in the home and incapacity & age of majority.
YACVic's Response to the National Human Rights Consultation Committee - 24-06-2009
June 2009: The National Human Rights Consultation Committee was appointed by the Federal Government to explore the questions of which human rights were important to Australian’s, whether those rights were adequately protected in Australia and what additional protections were needed.
Equal Opportunity Review - 30-01-2009
January 2008: The State Government commissioned a review of the Equal Opportunity Act. The review is focussed on a range of considerations in ensuring effective protection against discrimination. the review is being carried out by Julian Gardner with the support of the Civil Law Policy Unit within the Department of Justice and an Advisory Panel established by the Department of Justice. Read YACVic's response to the Review Discussion Paper.
Australian Law Reform Review of Privacy - 30-01-2009
February 2007: The Australian Law Reform Commission conducted a Review of Privacy, with one particular focus being the existing laws and practices applying to the privacy of children and young people. The review sought out information on protecting children and young people's privacy in key service areas, but also considered broader issues impacting on children and young people's privacy.
Rights, Responsibilities and Respect - 30-01-2009
January 2006: The Human Rights Consultation Committee released their report Rights, Responsibilities and Respect in December 2005. The Committee invited comment on their recommendations, the key recommendation being that the Victorian Parliament enact a Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities. YACVic submitted a response to the report.
Human Rights Consultation - 30-01-2009
August 2005: The Human Rights Consultation Committee has been receiving submissions in response to the discussion paper 'Have your say about human rights in Victoria.' The committee is exploring issues around the protection of human rights in Victoria and ways of strengthening those protections, including the possibility of developing a Charter of Rights for Victoria.
Victorian CROC Roundtable Report 2004 - 30-01-2009
September 2004: Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in Victoria. What do we know and what can we do? The Victorian CROC Roundtable Report 2004 A Summary of issues raised at Victorian roundtables April 2004.
Rebuttable Joint 'Custody' - 14-01-2009
August 2003: YACVic's response to the Inquiry into child custody arrangements in the event of family separation.
Proposal for Commonwealth Age Discrimination Legislation: YACVic’s response to the information paper - 14-01-2009
Jul 2003: YACVic’s response to the Commonwealth Government's proposed Age Discrimination legislation.
