A clear, practical introduction to equal employment opportunity and the Australian anti-discrimination framework. Learn what EEO means, the main federal laws and the attributes they protect, how unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation work and what managers must do, as paced slides with diagrams, a real workplace scenario, quick self-checks and detail tailored to your state or territory.
~40 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start
What You Will Learn
Explain what equal employment opportunity means and why it matters across the employment lifecycle
Identify the main Australian anti-discrimination laws and the personal attributes they protect
Distinguish direct from indirect discrimination and recognise unlawful harassment and victimisation
Describe an employer's obligations, including the positive duty and making reasonable adjustments
Apply EEO principles to everyday decisions in recruitment, day-to-day management and complaint handling
Course Content
1. What EEO is and why it matters
2. The Australian anti-discrimination framework
3. Unlawful discrimination: direct and indirect
4. Harassment and victimisation
5. Manager responsibilities
6. Apply it: an EEO decision scenario
Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
All employees, supervisors and managers: anyone involved in hiring, managing people or working alongside others who wants to understand their EEO rights and responsibilities.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It builds general understanding of equal employment opportunity and the Australian anti-discrimination framework. It does not issue a unit of competency, is not legal advice and is not a substitute for your organisation's policies or advice from a qualified HR or legal professional about a specific situation.
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Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Duration
~40 minutes
Format
100% online, self-paced
Lessons
6
Assessment
10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate
Instant, verifiable
Access period
6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for
All employees, supervisors and managers: anyone involved in hiring, managing people or working alongside others who wants to understand their EEO rights and responsibilities.
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