2014 marks the 30 year anniversary of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). The purpose of the Act is to promote equality of opportunity for all South Australians. It aims to prevent discrimination against people and to give them a fair chance to take part in economic and community life. It is unlawful to discriminate against people because of their personal characteristics or because they belong to a certain group.
To mark the occasion, the Equal Opportunity Commission in association with The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, will be holding a Great Debate on Human Rights Day, 10 December. This will be followed by refreshments in the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery. The topic – “30 years on, do all South Australians really have a fair go?” – will be debated by:
Senator the Hon. Penny Wong
Hon Kelly Vincent MLC
Commissioner for Victims’ Rights Michael O’Connell
Judge Rauf Soulio
Professor Irene Watson
Tory Shepherd, Political Editor
Following the debate, an interactive online timeline of Equal Opportunity in South Australia will be launched by Minister Gail Gago.
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South Australia has a history as a leader in equal opportunity and human rights. The timeline shows significant dates in South Australia’s history related to equal opportunity from votes for women and the right to stand for Parliament in the 1800s, through prohibition of race discrimination in the 1960s and decriminalisation of homosexual acts between consenting adults in the 1970s, to the present day.
Information about equal opportunity and the Equal Opportunity Commission can be found at www.eoc.sa.gov.au.
FREE registration, 30 years on, do all South Australians really have a fair go?
10 December, 5.30pm
BH2-09, Barbara Hanrahan Building, University of South Australia
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