Reference
Conduct of the inquiry
Acknowledgement
Structure of the report
Note on references

History of the Act
Other international obligations in relation to gender equality
Related inquiries and initiatives
Key provisions in the Act
Related legislation

Objects of the Act
Definitions in the Act

Limited Scope of the Act
Limited protection against discrimination on the grounds of family responsibilities
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, breastfeeding and other grounds
Addressing intersecting forms of discrimination

Overall effect of the Act
Extent to which the Act implements international obligations
Areas of continuing discrimination and inequality
Sexual Harassment
Violence
Addressing discrimination against men

Limitations of the individual complaints model
Issues regarding the complaints process
Suggested changes to the complaints process

Introduction
Permanent exemptions
Exemptions granted by HREOC

Impact on individual businesses
Overall economic impact
Lack of consistency between federal, state and territory anti-discrimination laws

Positive duty to promote equality
Education
Government purchasing requirements

Powers of HREOC and the Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Interaction between HREOC and EOWA
Resources for HREOC

Suggested changes for immediate implementation
Recommendations requiring further consultation
Broader review of Commonwealth anti-discrimination law

A limited inquiry
Inadequate time for conducting the inquiry and considering the Chair's Report
Overall view
Interpretation of the Act
Access to assisted reproductive technology, surrogacy and adoption
Proposals to broaden the operation of the Act and facilitate complaints
Exemptions
Powers of HREOC and the Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Positive duties
Accession to Optional Protocol to CEDAW
Conclusion

Introduction
Background
Same-Sex recognition
Provision for parental leave
Reporting dates for Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Female employees and religious discrimination