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Court Action Over Disability Payment Scheme

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 21st January 2014 -  Lawyers for 10,000 intellectually disabled workers in Australia have sought a court order over the Federal Government’s latest payment scheme. Compensation law firm, Maurice…

Workers Suffer Discrimination Due to Mental Illness – Study

Staff Reporter, Monday, 7th October 2013 -  More than one in five Australians have experienced discrimination in the workplace due to mental illness, according to a study by the Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA). The…

Stigma Against Mental Illness -NFP Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 24th July 2013 -  A new study from mental health charity, SANE Australia, reports that stigma and discrimination against people with mental illness is widespread, harmful to recovery, and is a major…

Australia’s Failed Disability Report Card

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 29th August 2012 - 
Photo: http://gymnasticscoaching.com A coalition of major disability organisations claims Australia is failing to meet the basic rights of people with a disability in…

Gender Pay Gap Remains High

Staff Reporter, Monday, 20th August 2012 -  New data shows that the gender pay gap between women and men remains stubbornly high at 17.5 per cent, according to a Government workplace agency. Data released by the Australian Bureau…

Human Rights and The Ageing Community Challenge

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd May 2012 -  Services to older people should be based on human rights principles, according to Australia’s first full time Age Discrimination Commissioner, Susan Ryan. Ryan told the…

Obesity Affects Job Prospects for Women

Staff Reporter, Monday, 21st May 2012 -  Obese women are more likely to be discriminated against when applying for jobs and receive lower starting salaries than their non-overweight colleagues, a new study has found. The…

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