Guidelines for Complying with the Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1987 (Cth) - Australian Human Rights Commission

The Australian Human Rights Commission has developed these Guidelines to help Australian employers and business owners understand their responsibilities and the changes they may need to make to meet new legal obligations.

The Guidelines provide practical actions that businesses operating in the cabinetmaking, joinery, and furniture industry can take to meet each of the Standards are clearly set out in the Guidelines..

From 12 December 2023, the Commission will have the power to enforce compliance with the positive duty. These Guidelines will be used by the Commission to assess compliance.