Equality Talks: Part 1 - First principles

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory body with responsibilities under three laws:Equal Opportunity Act 2010Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006.Under theEqual Opportunity Act 2010and theRacial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001,the Commissionhelps people resolve complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, victimisation and racial or religious vilification through a free, fair and timely dispute resolution service with the aim of achieving a mutual agreement.TheCharter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006(the Charter) means that government and public bodies must consider human rights when making laws and providing services.The Commission's role is to educate people about the rights and responsibilities contained in the Charter and to report annually to the government about the operation of the Charter. The Commission does not handle complaints related to the Charter.Services provided by the Commission include:a free telephone Enquiry Linea free, fair and timely dispute resolution serviceinformation and education about equal opportunity, racial and religious vilification and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilitieseducation, training and consultancy services.

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First principles will focus on how human rights frameworks can help get the balance right between rights and responsibilities.

In First principles, five speakers will deliver short talks on the ways our human rights frameworks can help get the balance right between rights and responsibilities, and support a robust democracy. The talks will be followed by a facilitated discussion and Q&amp;A. This event is part of Human Rights Week 2020.Our speakersRoj Amedi - Community organiser and strategistLuke Cornelius - Assistant Commissioner, Victoria PoliceTom Daly - Deputy Director, Melbourne School of GovernmentNerita Waight - CEO, Victorian Aboriginal Legal ServiceStan Winford - Assoc. Director, Research, Innovation &amp; Reform, Centre for Innovative JusticeFirst Principles will be facilitated by Emily Howie, Head of Legal and Dispute Resolution, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.Event detailsDate: Thursday 3 December 2020Time: 12.30pm to 1.45pmThis will be delivered as an online event on the Zoom platform. To participate you would need a device such a mobile, computer or a tablet. You do not require an account to attend this event. We will send you a link close to the date.The is a free public event. However, you must register to take part.Q&amp;ADo you have a question or two for any of our speakers? If you do, please email communications@veohrc.vic.gov.au.AccessibilityLive captions will be provided.If you require an Auslan interpreter or have questions about accessing the oration please email communications@veohrc.vic.gov.au.

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