The governance reforms amended the governance structure of the Commission to create clearer lines of responsibility and accountability. This was the first stage of the implementation of the recommendations arising from the Equal Opportunity Act review by Mr Julian Gardner. The Equal Opportunity (Amendment) Governance Act 2009 (Vic) was passed. the requirement to prepare and present to the Attorney General an annual report on the operation and application of the Charter.
the ability to provide education to the public about the Charter and Human Rights.the power to intervene in any proceeding before any court or tribunal in Victoria where a question of law arises in relation to the application of the Charter or the interpretation of a statutory provision in accordance with the Charter.
As a consequential amendment to the Equal Opportunity Act 1995 (Vic), the Commission’s name was changed from the Equal Opportunity Commission to the Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.The Charter also conferred on the Commission new powers and functions, such as: The Charter compels state and local government (public authorities) to take human rights into consideration when making laws, setting policies and in the provision of services. The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 was passed, spelling out civil and political rights and responsibilities. Amendments made by the Equal Opportunity and Tolerance Legislation (Amendment) Act 2006 (Vic) strengthened the Equal Opportunity Commission’s investigation powers, tightened procedures relating to racial and religious vilification complaints, and clarified the operation of the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 (Vic).Īmendments made by the Justice Legislation (Further Amendment) Act 2006 (Vic) provided a mechanism for complaints to be lodged with the Commission by representative bodies, and broadened the definition of discrimination on the grounds of ‘industrial activity’.
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