Equal Opportunity Policy

Overview:

Through this policy the University seeks to promote the principles of equal opportunity; equity, fairness and social justice and to acting in accordance with relevant legislation.


Note

Vice-Chancellor and President 6 October 2016; Re-affirmed by COO with minor amendments 4 December 2019; Re-affirmed by COO with minor amendments 8 August 2022. Re-affirmed by A/COO with minor amendments 30 March 2023.

  • Related Procedures, Forms
    Title Version
    Equal Opportunity Policy D2023/73853

  • Administration, Approval and Review
    RMO File No. 2016/7018
    Policy custodian Vice-Chancellor and President
    Responsible policy officer Executive Director, Human Resources
    Related Policies Academic Integrity Policy
    Behaviour and Conduct Policy
    By-Laws of the University of Adelaide
    Code of Conduct
    Disability Action Plan 2020-2024
    Dornwell Framework 2020-2022
    Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Handbook Inclusive Language Guidelines
    Legal Compliance Policy
    Preventing and Responding to Workplace Bullying Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching and Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy Reconciliation Action Plan
    Recruitment Policy
    Responsible Conduct of Research Policy
    Statutes of the University of Adelaide
    Student Charter
    Student Misconduct Rules
    The Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015 University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement (as amended) University of Adelaide Wellbeing Framework University Volunteer Policy
    Values and Behaviour Framework
    Related legislation Age Discrimination Act 2004
    Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 Civil Liability Act 1936 (SA)
    Disability Discrimination Act 1992
    Disability Services Act 1986
    Disability Inclusion Act 2018 (SA)
    Disability Standards for Education 2005 Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 [ESOS Act] Equal Opportunity Act 1984(SA)
    Fair Work Act 2009
    Racial Discrimination Act 1975
    Racial Vilification Act 1996(SA)
    Sex Discrimination Act 1984
    Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)
    Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
    Effective from 30 March 2023
    Review Date 29 March 2026
    Contact for queries about the policy Human Resources Service Centre, tel: 8313 1111 or email hrservicecentre@adelaide.edu.au

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