Latest Reports, Papers and Submissions

State Budget Community Consultation Process

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to the Department of Treasury and Finance on the 2021-22 Budget community consultation process, March 2021

Reforms on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Conversion Practices

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to the Tasmanian Law Reform Institute on reforms addressing sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) conversion practices in Tasmania.

Custodial Inspector Amendment (OPCAT) Bill

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to the Department of Justice on the draft Custodial Inspector Amendment (OPACT) Bill 2020 (the draft Bill), December 2020

Submission on the draft Custodial Inspector Amendment (OPACT) Bill 202 (PDF, 3.1 MB)

Review of the Religious Discrimination Bill 2019

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to the Australian Government Attorney-General's Department on the second exposure draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill (2019) Cth, January 2020.

Submission on the second exposure draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill (2019) Cth (PDF, 746.2 KB)

Submission on the second exposure draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill (2019) Cth (DOCX, 267.5 KB)

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to the Australian Government, Attorney-General's Department on the first exposure draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill (2019) Cth, October 2019.

ACHRA submission to the Australian Government regarding the Religious Freedom Bills

Submission by ACHRA (Australian Council of Human Rights Authorities) to the Australian Government's package of legislative reforms on religious freedom, September 2019.

Review of the Defence of Insanity in s16 of the Criminal code and Fitness to Plead

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to the Tasmanian Law Reform Institute Review of the Defence of Insanity in s16 of the Criminal Code and Fitness to Plead, May 2019.

Section 87 of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Tas) Review

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner in response to the WorkCover Tasmania Board's Review of Section 87 of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Tas), April 2019.

Draft regulatory framework for the on-demand passenger transport industry

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner in response to the Draft regulatory framework for the on-demand passenger transport industry in Tasmania, November 2018.

Draft regulatory framework for the on-demand passenger transport industry
(PDF, 161.4 KB)

Draft regulatory framework for the on-demand passenger transport industry
(DOCX, 222.6 KB)

Review of Community Visitor Schemes

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner in response to the national Review of Community Visitor Schemes by the Department of Social Services, November 2018.  Westwood Splice, Independent Consultants are gathering information to inform the review.

Guardianship and Administration Act 1995 (Tas) Review

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to Tasmanian Law Reform Institute Review of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1995 (Tas), March 2018.

Religious Freedom in Australia

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to expert panel on Religious Freedom Protection in Australia, December 2017.

Review of Religious Freedom in Australia
(PDF, 574.0 KB)

Tasmanian Women's Strategy 2018-2020

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner on Tasmanian Women's Strategy 2018-2020, October 2017.

Tasmanian Women's Strategy 2018-2020
(PDF, 451.8 KB)

Disability Framework for Action 2018-2020

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner on the Disability Framework for Action 2018-2020, June 2017.

Whole of Journey Guide

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner on the Whole of Journey Guide: A Guide for thinking beyond compliance to create accessible public transport journeys, May 2017.

Protecting and Strengthening Australia's Multiculturalism and Social Inclusion

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to the Senate Select Committee on protecting and strengthening Australia's multiculturalism and social inclusion, May 2017.

Taxi and Hire Vehicle Industries Regulatory Review

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner on the Taxi and Hire Vehicle Industries Regulatory Review, March 2017.

Protecting Freedom of Religion or Belief

Submission by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Inquiry into Protecting Freedom of Religion or Belief, January 2017.

Exposure Draft of the Marriage Amendment (Same-Sex Marriage) Bill

Submission to the Senate Select Committee on the Exposure Draft of the Marriage Amendment (Same-Sex Marriage) Bill, January 2017.

Exposure Draft of the Marriage Amendment (Same-Sex Marriage) Bill (PDF, 432.7 KB)

Exposure Draft of the Marriage Amendment (Same-Sex Marriage) Bill (DOCX, 246.6 KB)

Inquiry into Freedom of Speech

Submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights Inquiry into Freedom of Speech, December 2016.

Human Rights Inquiry into Freedom of Speech (DOCX, 394.4 KB)

Response to August draft of the Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill 2016

The Anti-Discrimination Commissioner has responded to the August draft of the Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill 2016, which proposes to extend defences to conduct done for ‘religious purposes’ and change provisions dealing with rejection and dismissal of complaints made under the Act.

Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Response on the Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill 2016 (PDF, 458.7 KB)

Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Response on the Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill 2016 (DOCX, 260.7 KB)

Legal Recognition of Sex and Gender Diversity in Tasmania

Options paper from the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner seeking views on possible amendments to the Births, Deaths and Marriages Act 1999 (Tas) to ensure legal recognition of sex and gender diversity in Tasmania.

Treatment of Historic Records for Consensual Homosexual Sexual Activity

The Anti-Discrimination Commissioner has publicly released her final report on the Treatment of Historic Records for Consensual Homosexual Sexual Activity issue.  The report sets out recommendation for the State Government to consider and has been provided to the Attorney-General, the Hon Vanessa Goodwin.

Treatment of Historic Records for Consensual Homosexual Sexual Activity (PDF, 626 KB)

Treatment of Historic records for Consensual Homosexual Sexual Activity (DOC, 342.5 KB)

Other Reports, Papers and Submissions

Other Reports, Papers and Submissions

The Commissioner has a responsibility to review proposed legislation and make public submissions into State and Federal policies and inquiries where relevant to the Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Act 1998. Word versions are also available below.

Reports

Final report on annual drivers testing of drivers aged 85 years of age or over written by the Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner

Feb 2008 - Final Report - Annual Driving Tests for drivers 85 years and over PDF, 99.1 KB

Many insurance companies adopt age limits for personal injury insurance for volunteers beyond which they are unwilling to provide insurance coverage.

Volunteers, age and insurance - Investigation Report PDF, 1.0 MB

Submissions

Review of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards). Submission of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner of Tasmania.

January 2014 - Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Inquiry into Equality, Capacity and Disability in Commonwealth Laws PDF, 778.4 KB

Submission of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, Tasmania,  to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Inquiry into Equality, Capacity and Disability in Commonwealth Laws

January 2014 - Submission on 'supporting working parents: national review on pregnancy and return to work' to the Australian Human Rights Commission PDF, 515.9 KB

Submission of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner of Tasmania to the  Australian Human Rights Commission’s Supporting working parents: national review on pregnancy and return to work

April 2014 - Submission on the Exposure draft Freedom of Speech (Repeal of s18C) Bill 2014 PDF, 555.1 KB

Submission of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner of Tasmania on the Exposure draft  Freedom of Speech  (Repeal of s18C) Bill 2014

May 2014 - Submission on the Draft Policy Paper – Airline Two Wheelchair Policies PDF, 375.2 KB

Submission of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner of Tasmania on the Draft Policy Paper – Airline Two Wheelchair Policies

July 2014 - 2012 Review of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002  (Transport Standards) PDF, 371.8 KB

Submission of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner of Tasmania on the Draft Report on the Review of the Disability Standards for  Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards).

May 2015 Submission to the Senate  PDF, 346.5 KB

Submission to the Senate Inquiry into violence, abuse and neglect against people with disability in institutional and residential settings

June 2015 - Submission on review of the Disability (Access to Premises-Building) Standards 2010 PDF, 583.9 KB

August 2015 - ACHRA Submission-Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment PDF, 554.5 KB

Submission by ACHRA (Australian Council of Human Rights Authorities) to the Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment

January 2016 - Submission to Willing to Work: National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination Against Older Australians (DOCX, 175.4 KB)

Submissions of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, Tasmania to the Australian Human Rights Commission's Willing to Work National Inquiries into employment discrimination.

Alternate word versions

June 2015 - Submission on review of the Disability (Access to Premises-Building) Standards 2010 (DOC, 412.0 KB)

August 2015-ACHRA Submission-Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment (DOC, 218.5 KB)

May 2015-  OADC Submission to the Senate against people with disability in institutional and residential settings.doc (DOC, 173.0 KB)

April 2015 - Treatment of historic criminal records for consensual homosexual sexual activity and related conduct (DOC, 342.5 KB)

Final report on Annual Driving Tests for Drivers aged 85 years and over (DOC, 222.0 KB)

July 2014 - 2012 Review of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002  (Transport Standards) (DOC, 133.0 KB)

Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Inquiry into Equality, Capacity and Disability in Commonwealth Laws (DOC, 353.0 KB)

Submission on 'supporting working parents: national review on pregnancy and return to work' to the Australian Human Rights Commission (DOC, 237.5 KB)

Submission on the Exposure draft Freedom of Speech (Repeal of s18C) Bill 2014 (DOC, 377.5 KB)

Submission on the Draft Policy Paper – Airline Two Wheelchair Policies (DOC, 90.9 KB)

Older submissions may be located on the LINC Tasmania website.


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