Recommendation 136
Protect the rights of indigenous peoples, peasants and other people working in rural areas
State
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Issue
Equality and non-discrimination
Employment
Population group
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Australian Government Agency and/or Jurisdiction
• Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
• States and territories
• Department of Jobs and Small Business
• States and territories
• Department of Jobs and Small Business
Australia's Response
Accepts
Australia's Position
The rights of all workers in Australia are protected under workplace relations legislation, as well as other mechanisms such as anti-discrimination and work health and safety legislation. Information on the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), which applies to the majority of employees in Australia, and its use can be found on the website of the Fair Work Ombudsman.
For information on state and territory policies and programmes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, visit:
- Australian Capital Territory – Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
- New South Wales – Office of Communities—Aboriginal Affairs
- Northern Territory – Office of Aboriginal Affairs
- Queensland – Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
- South Australia – Department of Premier and Cabinet, Aboriginal Community Advice and Support
- Tasmania – Department of Premier and Cabinet, Office of Aboriginal Affairs
- Victoria – Department of Premier and Cabinet, Aboriginal Victoria
- Western Australia – Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage