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Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission. For more info or to make a complaint, call us on 1300 292 153.

Melbourne. Australia
Joined May 2009
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@VEOHRC
VicEO+HumanRights
2 months
It’s been two successful weeks since @VEOHRC released the ‘Talking with your child about sexuality and gender identity’ booklet. Offering advice and practical tips for parents to support their families, the booklet can be found here: https://t.co/SOtrjX6pUB #parenting
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VicEO+HumanRights
3 months
This booklet is for those who have learned that their child may be LGBTIQA+ or questioning. Parents and carers understanding, beliefs and opinions around sexuality and gender identity may vary greatly. It is a collaboration with the Raising Children Network.
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VicEO+HumanRights
4 months
Did you know the law protects you from experiencing #LGBTIQA+ #discrimination at work in Victoria? Download our fact sheets in a range of languages to find out about LGBTIQA+ #employee rights at work: https://t.co/KilXJGd4eM
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VicEO+HumanRights
5 months
The guideline is an essential tool with practical information and actions to help employers comply with their legal duty to eliminate discrimination against #LGBTIQA+ employees under the Equal Opportunity Act. (2/3)
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VicEO+HumanRights
5 months
#LGBTIQA+ employees have a right to safe and inclusive workplaces in Victoria. So, today, we are proud to launch our new Guideline: LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Workplaces. (1/3)
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VicEO+HumanRights
5 months
That's Day 4, done! Our Commissioner Ro and Travis Lovett complete 30 kms as part of the Walk for Truth (link to video clip) https://t.co/nuej7J7sDo #walkfortruth @TravLovett
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VicEO+HumanRights
6 months
Tomorrow, and every day, is a day to #GoRainbow and stand against #LGBTIQA+ #discrimination. If you, or someone you know, has experienced discrimination due to #sexualorientation, #gender or #sexcharacteristics, we can help: 1300 292 153 or enquiries@veohrc.vic.gov.au. (3/3)
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VicEO+HumanRights
6 months
It’s a time to celebrate the efforts of those who fight for LGBTIQA+ rights, including ensuring Victoria’s new #AntiVilification law protects #LGBTIQA+ people against harmful hate, as we continue to eliminate all forms of LGBTIQA+ #discrimination, in employment and beyond. (2/3)
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VicEO+HumanRights
6 months
As the #IDAHOBIT day approaches tomorrow, we reaffirm our commitment to making our state a place where every individual can feel safe, welcome and valued - and live free from #discrimination, #hate and conversion practices. (1/3)
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VicEO+HumanRights
6 months
Tomorrow, and every day, is a day to #GoRainbow and stand against #LGBTIQA+ #discrimination. If you, or someone you know, has experienced discrimination due to #sexualorientation, #gender or #sexcharacteristics, we can help on 1300 292 153 or enquiries@veohrc.vic.gov.au (3/3)
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VicEO+HumanRights
6 months
It’s a time to celebrate the efforts of those who fight for LGBTIQA+ rights, including ensuring Victoria’s new #AntiVilification law protects #LGBTIQA+ people against harmful hate, as we continue to eliminate all forms of LGBTIQA+ #discrimination - in employment and beyond. (2/3)
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VicEO+HumanRights
6 months
Join our free online event ‘Preventing race discrimination in the workplace’ on Wednesday 21 May, 12pm – 1pm, for valuable insights on racism in workplaces and practical methods to address and prevent racial discrimination in your organisation: https://t.co/Igx8KFKnR9 (2/3)
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viclawweek.org.au
May 21, 2025 - Learn about the race discrimination guideline in Victoria, including understanding racism, its impacts, and how organisations can implement the guideline to foster inclusive workplace...
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VicEO+HumanRights
6 months
What can you do when the law meets your life? Find out at Victorian Law Week, running next week from 19-25 May to provide vital information to Victorians about their rights and responsibilities at more than 100 community-based events across the state. (1/3)
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VicEO+HumanRights
7 months
Today is Yom Hashoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day, the day we commemorate the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust and for the Jewish resistance during the period from 1933 to 1945, and pay tribute to the courage of the survivors.
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VicEO+HumanRights
7 months
The new law replaces the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and will be a more accessible and effective #AntiVilification law. We welcome this significant milestone in Victoria’s fight against #HateSpeech & #HateConduct. Read our media statement https://t.co/g7ax8JeLF5 (2/2)
humanrights.vic.gov.au
Victorians deserve a fair and just bail system that protects human rights. 
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VicEO+HumanRights
7 months
We welcome stronger protections against harmful #hate conduct with the Victorian Parliament’s passing of the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024 today. (1/2)
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@AusHumanRights
Australian Human Rights Commission
8 months
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) reminds us to reflect, learn more about, and act against racism in Australia. We need to work together, if we are to make meaningful change and end racism. 👥 Find out more here: https://t.co/fvcXCWy9zM
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VicEO+HumanRights
8 months
No one should put up with #racism at work. Today, on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, know your rights and how to take action on #racediscrimination at work. Read our fact sheet and bystander guide in your language: https://t.co/rpVO6jCGoD #IDERD
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