The Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission administers federal legislation in the area of human rights, anti-discrimination, social justice and privacy. This includes complaint handling, public inquiries, policy development and education and training. The Commission receives a number of complaints of age discrimination.
It also undertakes policy initiatives aimed at eliminating age discrimination.
Although not limited to older people, the Commission has recently produced a paper - Age Matters? - a discussion paper on age discrimination. This paper aims to encourage debate on age discrimination against younger and older people and examine options for federal action to eliminate age discrimination. Comments on the discussion will be received until 27 August 1999.

Phone :	02 9284 9851
Fax :	02 9284 9849
Email :	susannewell@hreac.gov.au
Website :	http://www.hreoc.gov.au
Contact :	Ms Susan Newell Policy Officer

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