Equal Opportunity Commission

Working to make Western Australia free from discrimination and prejudice.
Last updated: 2 June 2023

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Reconciliation Week 2023

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
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Sorry Day

Today the Commission joins the nation in saying sorry to the Stolen Generations.
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RAAP provides vital work in the Pilbara

The Equal Opportunity Commission again joined other complaints agencies to take complaints from and provide information to communities in Karratha, Roebourne, Port Hedland and South Hedland from 15 to 19 May this year.

What we do

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What is unlawful discrimination and harassment

 

About the complaints process

The Equal Opportunity Commission is open to the public from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

impairment conciliation

The Commissioner can investigate and endeavour to conciliate allegations of discrimination based on one or more grounds of the Act. A complaint must be in writing and can be in a person's first language.  The incident or incidents included in a complaint must have occurred less than 12 months before the complaint is lodged.  In some circumstances, the Commissioner may consider conciliation can help to resolve a complaint and a conciliation conference may be organised so the parties can participate.  If a complaint is not conciliated and has not been dismissed by the Commissioner, it is referred to the State Administrative Tribunal with a assistance from the Commissioner. If a complaint has been dismissed the complainant can have the complaint referred to the Tribunal but is not assisted by the Commissioner.

 Laws alone do not end intolerance, prejudice and discrimination in our community - so education is a vital part of the Commission’s function.

Community education officer Sara Shengeb training at Curtin University

Community events, education, training sessions, seminars, workshops and papers are regularly presented by Commission staff.   These seek to enhance understanding of the principles of equal opportunity, as well as increase recognition of the provisions contained in the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.  Presentations or training by Commission staff may be requested by contacting the Commission.

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