Past Inquiries

2021 - 2025

23.01.2024

Justice Responses to Sexual Violence

The Inquiry into Justice Responses to Sexual Violence has closed. Read the Final Report here. The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has been asked to inquire into justice responses to sexual violence in Australia. This Inquiry forms part of the Government’s commitment to strengthen and harmonise sexual assault and consent laws, and to improve outcomes and

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04.11.2022

Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws

The Inquiry into Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws has closed. Read the Final Report here. Federal anti-discrimination laws, including the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) and the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), prohibit discrimination in a wide range of settings against people on grounds including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or relationship status, or pregnancy.

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