Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission

About Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission

The Commission investigates and provides confidential conciliation services following complaints of sexual harassment or discrimination or unfair treatment on the basis of age, disability, industrial activity, lawful sexual activity or sexual orientation, marital status, parental or carer status, physical features, political belief or activity, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, gender identity, breast-feeding or personal association with any of these identified grounds. The Commission also provides assistance with formalising a complaint. If conciliation is unsuccessful, either party has the right to refer the case to the Anti-Discrimination List, Victorian Civil and Administration Tribunal, in which event private legal representation is optional