The Office of the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity’s (OCEO’s) 2020-21 Annual Report, tabled in State Parliament, reveals there were 46 complaints involving disability discrimination accepted in 20-21.

To raise awareness of the benefits of diversity and inclusion, Jodeen Carney, Equal Opportunity Commissioner, will be taking part in a panel event for the accounting sector.

A new resource offering guidance to employers on disability, employment and discrimination is now available.

An independent review of harassment in the South Australian legal profession has made 16 recommendations aimed at combatting inappropriate behaviour in the workplace.

Lawyer, former Northern Territory politician and departmental Chief Executive, Jodeen Carney, has been appointed as South Australia’s next Equal Opportunity Commissioner.

Consultation is now open in the Review of Harassment in the Legal Profession in South Australia, being undertaken by the Acting Commissioner for Equal Opportunity.

The Equal Opportunity Commission's Review of Harassment in the South Australian Parliament Workplace has recommended sweeping changes to address harassment and discriminatory behaviour.

A report concerning harassment in State Parliament has been provided to the President of the Legislative Council and the Speaker of the House of Assembly.

A senior lawyer has been appointed as interim Equal Opportunity Commissioner, while the Government considers its options for a longer-term appointment.

Acting Equal Opportunity Commissioner Emily Strickland today said a review of the State parliamentary workplace would commence immediately, following a motion being carried in the House of Assembly today.