What we do
What the Commission can do for you
The Equal Opportunity Commission has two major roles. The first is to encourage recognition and an understanding of the principles of equal opportunity. Laws alone do not end intolerance, prejudice and discrimination in our community - so education is a vital part of the Commission’s function.
The second is to provide a means of redress to individuals who allege unlawful discrimination. Since the Equal Opportunity Act was proclaimed 25 years ago, in 1985, the Equal Opportunity Commission has received more than 131,700 enquiries and handled nearly 12,000 complaints.