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Legal and policy

The Commission has responsibilities under the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities, the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021. We use our powers under these Acts to carry out research, independent reviews and investigations. We also advocate for human rights and equality in court cases, government policy processes, inquiries and law reform activities. Through this work we identify, understand and find solutions to systemic causes of discrimination and human rights breaches, and facilitate compliance with law.

Australia’s human rights framework

Victoria’s human rights laws

Advocacy and law reform

Research, reviews and investigations

Public Interest Disclosure Procedures

Parallel enforcement strategy on work-related sexual harassment

Legal interventions

Policy submissions

Legal resources

COVID-19 and human rights

Victorian Discrimination Law (2nd ed) – Sep 2019

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Address
Melbourne Victoria 3000

General enquiries
enquiries@veohrc.vic.gov.au

Enquiry line
1300 292 153 or (03) 9032 3583

Interpreters
1300 152 494

NRS Voice Relay
1300 555 727 then use 1300 292 153

Media enquiries
1300 292 153

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission acknowledges that we work on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We also work remotely and serve communities on the lands of other Traditional Custodians.

We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission recognises the injustice resulting from the colonial invasion and occupation of First Peoples’ territories and the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s findings of genocide, crimes against humanity and denial of freedoms.